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Alabama bill would let K-12 parents ‘opt out’ of school mask mandates

Fox News Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation aimed at letting parents bypass requirements for students to wear face masks in school. The House Health Committee approved the legislation that harkens back to disputes over public health orders during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill says parents of a student at a K-12…

Hasbro Hires Harley-Davidson CFO to Lead Its Finances

Wall Street Journal The toy and entertainment company named Gina Goetter as chief financial officer, effective May 18. She succeeds Deborah Thomas, whose retirement plans were announced in November. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hasbro-hires-harley-davidson-cfo-to-lead-its-finances-5189b65b

Gold Edges Higher; Likely Buoyed by Slowing Inflation, Growth Prospects

Wall Street Journal Gold edged higher in the morning Asian session. Macroeconomic conditions for gold have probably improved although future upside may already be expected, RBC Mining & Materials Equity Team said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-higher-likely-buoyed-by-slowing-inflation-growth-prospects-bc8fce13

Are journalists being replaced by AI? Kuwait has a virtual news anchor

Jerusalem Post The virtual anchor made her first appearance on a local Kuwait news network and delivered the latest news and headlines. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-739077

Space achievements remain source of pride for Russians, Kremlin spokesman says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin has not seen the movie yet but he will watch it https://tass.com/society/1603463

Massachusetts House unveils $56.2B budget proposal

Fox News Massachusetts House leaders unveiled a $56.2 billion state budget plan Wednesday that proposes spending on universal school meals, an expanded scholarship program for in-demand jobs, and competitive grants to encourage renewable energy projects in public schools. The plan also outlines how the state would spend an estimated $1 billion in additional revenue from…

California Republican mayor accuses Newsom, AG of singling out Huntington Beach amid statewide homeless crisis

Fox News The Republican mayor of Huntington Beach, California, accused Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta of “singling out” his city in a lawsuit over affordable housing mandates when a rampant homelessness crisis permeates the Golden State. “AG Bonta’s statement today about ‘amending’ the State’s current lawsuit against Huntington Beach is wrong.…

Nikkei Down 0.3%, Dragged by Electronics, Auto Stocks

Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks were lower in early trade, as the yen strengthens versus the dollar following data showing U.S. inflation eased in March. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-may-fall-as-yen-strengthens-e7c8695f

TD Securities Adds Long AUD/USD Position to Its Model Portfolio

Wall Street Journal TD Securities has added a long AUD/USD position to its model portfolio, entering at 0.6693 and targeting an upward move to 0.7000. https://www.wsj.com/articles/td-securities-adds-long-aud-usd-position-to-its-model-portfolio-d293cfc4

Ex-Kansas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting at Least 10 Females

New York Times Todd W. Allen posed as an on-duty park security officer when he approached the victims inside cars and sexually assaulted them, prosecutors said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/kansas-officer-sexual-assaults-guilty-plea.html