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Lyft to Cut at Least 1,200 Jobs in New Round of Layoffs

Wall Street Journal The latest cuts could impact 30% or more of the ride-sharing company’s more than 4,000 employees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lyft-to-cut-at-least-1-200-jobs-in-new-round-of-layoffs-to-reduce-costs-da423e53

Navy to Christen Future U.S. Navy Ship Kingsville

Defense.gov The Navy will christen and launch the newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Kingsville, during a ceremony on April 23. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3370326/navy-to-christen-future-us-navy-ship-kingsville/

Biden Administration Considers Tougher Regulation of Money-Market, Hedge Funds

Wall Street Journal Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says financial regulators will seek to make it easier to subject nonbanks to closer oversight. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-administration-considers-tougher-regulation-of-money-market-hedge-funds-f9beaf37

Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin Reminds Members of Their Impact

Defense.gov After a full day of discussion during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reminded participating nations of the significance of their commitments. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3370267/following-ukraine-defense-contact-group-austin-reminds-members-of-their-impact/

Firm Retention Summary: AmeriMark Interactive LLC

Wall Street Journal This is a summary of a request from AmeriMark Interactive LLC to hire McDonald Hopkins LLC as counsel, filed April 18 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del. https://www.wsj.com/articles/firm-retention-summary-amerimark-interactive-llc-dd4741c7

The Debt Ceiling Debate Is About More Than Debt

New York Times Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/us/politics/debt-ceiling-energy-policy.html

Twitter torches male lawmakers for wearing pink heels to raise awareness for violence against women

Fox News Twitter users had a field day lambasting male Canadian lawmakers who paraded around a room wearing pink high heel shoes in order to encourage men and boys to help combat violence against women. Members of Canada’s Parliament donned the heels as part of the “Hope in High Heels” event sponsored by Halton Women’s…

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