US allies get another break on tariffs, WhatsApp co-founder quits Facebook, and more trending news

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The Trump administration extended metal tariff exemptions for the EU, Canada and Mexico until June 1. Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from these countries were set to begin Tuesday. The 30-day reprieve, which the EU says “prolongs market uncertainty,” comes amid NAFTA talks and trade tensions with China. The administration has also reached initial tariff deals with Argentina, Australia and Brazil, which will be finalized in 30 days. ? Share your thoughts: #TariffExemptions

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum is leaving Facebook. Koum, who sold the online messaging service to Facebook for $19 billion in 2014, said it was time to "move on." Koum is leaving both the WhatsApp and Facebook boards, The Washington Post reports, after disputes over issues including strategy and efforts to use WhatsApp data and “weaken its encryption.” Facebook has faced scrutiny since the Cambridge Analytica scandal, in which data from up to 87 million members was improperly accessed. ? Share your thoughts: #KoumExits

California ruling could have “sweeping consequences” for the gig economy: California has changed its classification test for employees, meaning gig economy firms (such as Uber or GrubHub) may no longer be able to call their workers independent contractors. The decision from the state’s Supreme Court follows similar rulings in Massachusetts and New Jersey. This could ultimately mean companies have to offer benefits such as minimum wage, insurance or overtime pay — although that shift may be “far off,” predicts The New York Times. ? Share your thoughts: #CaliforniaContractors

Actress Ashley Judd is suing Harvey Weinstein for defamation, alleging the former Hollywood producer stopped her from getting roles and damaged her reputation. Cases based on smear campaigns can be difficult to prove, notes The New York Times, but legal experts say Judd’s case could have ramifications for people “not just in show business but in all sorts of hiring contexts.” Allegations against Weinstein published last fall triggered a slew of sexual assault and harassment claims against other powerful men. ? Share your thoughts: #JuddDefamation

Private universities gave record tuition discounts this year — but enrollment is still falling. The average discounted tuition rate reached an estimated 49.9% this academic year, up from 39.1% ten years ago. But such “aggressive” discounting hasn’t bolstered enrollment, which has dropped nationwide at private schools for the past three years. The decline means universities earn less tuition revenue, explains Inside Higher Ed, which could force them to cut costs elsewhere. ? Share your thoughts: #CollegeSustainability

Idea of the Day: Failure is something most of us like to avoid at all costs. But we really can learn from our mistakes, says Radiate CEO Betty Liu — and that gives us an advantage.

“Each of these failures turned into a startling turning point that led me down a new path I couldn't imagine. If it wasn't for my past failures, I wouldn't be the person I am today.”

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