?? Olympic breakdancing
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It’s Wednesday, April 24 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:
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???The FTC bans non-competes
?? The FTC announced a ban on non-compete agreements, which prevent workers from working for a competitor. They say it's a huge win for worker freedom and wages.
???The Hill: The Chamber of Commerce calls it a big mistake — it undermines a business's ability to compete, plus it's FTC overreach.
???CBS: But there are still trade secret laws and confidentiality agreements — businesses still have many tools to protect their secrets!
?? NYT agrees. Non-competes handcuff employees by limiting job mobility, so this is a big win for market competition!
???Olympic breakdancing
?? Breakdancing hits the Olympic stage in Paris 2024. NBC says it's set to defy gravity and captivate millions with its high-energy moves.
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?? Forbes says breaking has come a long way from its 80s roots: The practice has evolved a lot since then!
?? But a Pique Op wasn't psyched: Breakdancing doesn't fit the Olympic Games' spirit. It feels out of place.
?? And Jackalope reports that the breakdancing community isn't sure it belongs, either: Some worry it'll dilute the art of breaking.
?? For better or for worse, artists like Victor Montalvo are ready to take the world stage in 2024. Read Rolling Stone's interview with him here.
Shades poll: Should breakdancing be in the Olympics?
4?? Quick hits
?? In the Pennsylvania primaries, Rep. Summer Lee holds off a centrist challenger, while Biden and Trump secure overwhelming victories.
? Gaza protests escalate at US colleges with thousands demonstrating in Brooklyn and Columbia responding.
?? Tesla aims to produce new, more affordable EVs by early 2025, despite shelving the Model 2.
?? Tennessee's new bill permits teachers to carry concealed guns on campuses, sparking debate over safety and prevention.