5 states sue over Title IX LGBTQ protections, Israel offers ‘generous’ ceasefire deal and Blue Ivy Carter joins ‘Mufasa’ cast
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NEED TO KNOW
GOP-led states sue over LGBTQ protections
Five GOP-led states sued the Biden administration yesterday over new rules expanding Title IX, a federal civil rights law that protects students from sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools.
What changed: The new rules codify a 2021 Education Department guidance that directed schools to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination based on sex or gender identity. [NBC News]
In Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to ignore the rules, claiming Biden had no authority to modify Title IX. His directive came as his attorney general filed one of the lawsuits. [Texas Tribune]
The bigger picture: The officials who are suing claim the rules would harm women and girls, hurt free speech and create new enforcement burdens for states. [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🏀 LeBron’s exit
The Lakers — and LeBron James — are out of the playoffs. It’ll be the first year since 2005 that James, the Suns’ Kevin Durant or the Warriors’ Steph Curry won’t be in the second round of the postseason. [NBC Sports]
🌍 ‘Generous’ ceasefire deal
U.S. officials are optimistic about a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israeli leaders have an “extraordinarily generous” offer for Hamas, which lowers the hostage release demands. [New York Times]
🚗 New car safety rules
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced rules that’ll require all new vehicles to include improved automatic emergency braking systems by 2029. [CNN]
➡️ Philips CPAP settlement
Philips agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement after recalling more than 15 million CPAP machines, which help people with sleep apnea breathe, over accusations they released debris into people’s airways. [USA Today]
🎬 ‘Mufasa’ trailer
Disney dropped the first trailer for Mufasa, its prequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King, and revealed that Blue Ivy Carter will join her mother, Beyoncé, in the voice cast. [Variety]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
✡️ The Jewish holiday of Passover, during which observant Jews forgo leavened grain and bread products, ends at sundown. [Today]
📺 The first two episodes of The Veil, a new thriller miniseries starring Elisabeth Moss, are on Hulu. [Hollywood Reporter]
🏀 In the NBA playoffs, the Knicks play the 76ers, who face early elimination, at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. [AP]
⚾ In baseball, the Dodgers and the Diamondbacks play again at 9:40 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [Los Angeles Times]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 2004, Mean Girls premiered. The film, written by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams, was so fetch that it inspired a Broadway show and movie musical. [People]
3 QUESTIONS
...about the FTC’s new noncompete rule
The FTC announced a ban on nearly all noncompete agreements. Anthony asked Yahoo Finance reporter Alexis Keenan, who has covered law and economic policy for 15 years, what it means for employees.
Anthony: Who is and isn’t covered under the new rule?
Alexis: I reported that it'd cover nearly all U.S. employees, from CEOs to fast-food workers. The rule could take effect as soon as August. But there are some exceptions, including for bank and nonprofit workers.
Anthony: You reported that some groups are fighting the law. What’s the argument for and against the new rule?
Alexis: The FTC says a ban would increase wages, lower health care costs and boost innovation. Business groups that sued to block the rule say it strips them of their right to protect trade secrets and goes beyond the FTC's authority.
Anthony: What impact will the law have on the workers generally?
Alexis: If it stands, it’ll become easier for millions of workers to leave their existing jobs for a competing company or start their own. Meanwhile, experts told me workers may see an uptick in other agreements to try to protect trade secrets.
Learn more about the FTC’s new rule: Read Alexis’s full report.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Two families separately welcomed babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter at the same Alabama hospital on April 10. “I was very shocked. I was so excited when I found out,” mom Sophie Clark said about the coincidence. [GMA]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: The next time you’re in line, try chatting with the person ahead of you. A study showed it’s one way to improve your mood. [Sean Kernan]
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