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New rule protecting pregnant workers covers abortions, Johnson unveils foreign aid bill and the NBA’s play-in tournament begins
The stories you need to start your day: A new federal abortion protection, the NBA play-in tournament and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
WNBA Draft 2024: Caitlin Clark goes No. 1 to Indiana Fever; Angel Reese joins Kamilla Cardoso on Chicago Sky
Follow along as Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Angel Reese and more find their WNBA homes in Monday's draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
WNBA Draft: Iowa star Caitlin Clark selected No. 1 overall by Indiana Fever
It’s finally official. Caitlin Clark is a member of the Indiana Fever.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow futures jump over 200 points as earnings roll in
Stocks eyed a broader comeback from a steep sell-off as investors digested results from Bank of America and other heavyweights.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
WNBA Draft winners and losers: As you may have guessed, the Fever did pretty well. The Liberty? Perhaps not
Here are five franchises who stood out, for better or for worse.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 25 best gifts for your brother that he'll reach for daily
Find a mix of stylish and practical buys for your brother who has it all.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial: Judge Merchan mulls prosecution request to fine Trump $3,000 for attacking witnesses
On the first day of Trump’s first criminal trial, prosecutors asked Judge Juan Merchan to fine Trump $3,000 for three social media posts attacking witnesses who will testify in the hush money case against him that they say violate a gag order put in place by the judge last month
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Bank of America profits drop as key lending revenue weakens
The results from the nation's second-largest lender offer the latest example of how even the biggest banks are increasingly challenged by high interest rates.
3 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV
‘The Golden Bachelor’ couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are divorcing. After the final rose is when reality sets in, experts say.
The “Golden Bachelor” was supposed to be something different. It turned out it was the same old thing — with older participants.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Older adults have a higher risk of falling. Experts share the best ways to prevent it.
How simple exercises, and making changes to your home, can help you avoid a fall.
4 min read - News
Tesla execs Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel leave as company lays off 10%
Two high-profile executives have departed Tesla the same day that the electric automaker laid off thousands of workers, TechCrunch has confirmed. Musk announced the layoffs just two weeks after Tesla reported its first year-over-year drop in sales in three years, amid a wider cooling of demand for EVs. The company has warned investors that sales growth could be “notably lower” in 2024 than its stated goal of 50% growth each year.
- LifestyleEngadget
The best wireless workout headphones for 2024
Get into the zone before a workout by choosing the right pair of wireless workout headphones for you. These are Engadget's favorites.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo Tech
The best MagSafe accessories for your iPhone in 2024, tested and reviewed
Magnets for the win! Trick out your phone with these excellent power banks, car mounts, wallets and more.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Rob Gronkowski's first pitch before the Red Sox's Patriots' Day game was typical Gronk
Never change, Gronk.
1 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Nelly Furtado goes to Coachella with daughter, 20, after first-ever show at the festival
The "Maneater" singer was joined by her 20-year-old daughter at the desert music festival.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
D.J. Wagner continues 5-star exodus from Kentucky; Zvonimir Ivišić following John Calipari to Arkansas
Wagner joins a pair of freshmen teammates and several 5-star recruits leaving Kentucky after Calipari's exit.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
C.J. Stroud was sleeping when the Texans made their big trade for Stefon Diggs
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was among the last to know about his team making a big trade for wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Report: USA basketball roster for Paris Olympics to feature LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid
USA Basketball is finalizing its roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fan apologizes for provoking Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, won’t file lawsuit after punch
Arman Tsarukyan appeared to punch a fan twice on his way into the Octagon during UFC 300 on Saturday night.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
This viral sports bra that doubles as a tank top is a win for big busts — get it for as little as $19
'Perfect for curvy girls': Nearly 40,000 Amazon shoppers give this supportive, shapely hybrid five stars.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Longtime voice of Yankees John Sterling is retiring, effective immediately
Sterling has called Yankees games since 1989, a span including the Derek Jeter era that saw the franchise win five World Series championships.
2 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Tesla layoffs hit high performers, some departments slashed, sources say
Tesla management told employees Monday that the recent layoffs -- which gutted some departments by 20% and even hit high performers -- were largely due to poor financial performance, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The layoffs were announced to staff just a week before Tesla is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings. The move comes as Tesla has seen its profit margin narrow over the past several quarters, the result of an EV price war that has persisted for at least
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo to reportedly miss Bucks' early playoff games with calf strain, could return later
The Bucks went 1-2 without Giannis to end the season. They'll need to do better when the playoffs begin.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
When will we see LIV and PGA Tour players outside of majors? Not for a year, at least
The desire for a reunified golf world is widespread, but right now it's not close to happening.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Red Sox OF Tyler O'Neill bloodied, leaves game after head-to-head collision with teammate Rafael Devers
O'Neill required eight stitches after a violent collision caused his head to snap back and left him and Rafael Devers sprawled on the the outfield turf at Fenway Park.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA Rookie Power Rankings 6.0: Victor Wembanyama finishes season at the top of the class
Here's a final look at Yahoo Sports' rookie rankings for the 2023-24 season.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball: 10 hot takes to know through two weeks
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don debuts The Scorecard, a weekly series featuring his takes on key MLB player notes.
7 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
WNBA Draft: Angel Reese drafted 7th overall by Sky
Reese is headed to Chicago.
3 min read - USYahoo Sports
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sued for $1M over involvement in Dallas speeding crash
SMU cornerback Teddy Knox is also being sued for his role in the crash.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
As Justin Jefferson awaits big contract, he stays away from Vikings' voluntary workouts
Justin Jefferson is in line for a massive contract.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Fed's deadline for rate cuts this year is sooner than you think: Morning Brief
Politics is set to become a complicating factor for the Fed.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Best midsize trucks for 2024
New pickup buyers who need truck utility without the dimensions of a full-size model have lots of choices. Here are the best midsize trucks for 2024.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Pistons looking for president of basketball operations after worst season in franchise history
The Detroit Pistons will hire an executive to oversee basketball operations after finishing the worst season in franchise history.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NBA playoff preview: Timberwolves vs. Suns series breakdown and prediction
We break down the first-round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Grand Canyon's Tyon Grant-Foster, after multiple heart surgeries and NCAA tournament run, declares for NBA Draft
Tyon Grant-Foster led the Lopes to their first ever NCAA tournament win earlier this year.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The Caitlin Clark Effect: The No. 1 overall pick is primed to assist the Fever to new heights
The excitement is palpable as Clark prepares to use her passing and playmaking to help Indiana return to the postseason.
5 min read - BusinessAutoblog
GM is moving out of its Detroit headquarters towers
Something's happening with General Motors' headquarters buildings, and it may mean they'll no longer be GM's headquarters buildings.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NBA playoff preview: Bucks vs. Pacers series breakdown and prediction
We break down the first-round matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers.
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Where Biden's billions in chipmaking money have gone — and what could be next
President Joe Biden has spent $23 billion of the $39 billion he has to spur chipmaking in the US, spreading it to companies that plan new activities in several states.
4 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Drive Review: Brief taste shows promise, but 1958 questionable
Our mostly off-road first drive reveals a well-executed off-roader with cool style and a high-quality interior. Well, not so much the interior in the 1958.
10 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The Spin: When to cut a big-name player in fantasy baseball
Many fantasy managers become too afraid of making a mistake, of making a wrong decision. Scott Pianowski explains why that fear is a detriment.
5 min read - SportsHawgBeat
Kentucky transfer big man Zvonimir Ivisic commits to Arkansas
The Arkansas basketball team has received its first transfer commitment of the offseason, as Kentucky big man Zvonimir "Big Z" Ivisic has commited to the Razorbacks according to a report from Joe Tipton.
2 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
Best compact trucks for 2024
There are two small or compact pickup trucks for sale in 2024, the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. Which small truck is best?
6 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Donald Trump Flips Out Over Barron’s Graduation Ban. Here's What The Judge Really Said.
The former president's disingenuous spin on his hush money trial whipped up anger on the right, including from his other sons Don Jr. and Eric.
3 min read - LifestyleNY Post
I’m an ex-Mormon — here’s why members of my former church look alike
Alyssa Grenfell pointed out that Ryan Gosling, 43, was born Mormon, noting in her video caption that "he has Mormon face."
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Las Vegas lawyer and wife killed amid custody fight for children from prior marriage, family says
A Las Vegas lawyer and his wife had been in the middle of a contentious battle for custody of her children from a previous marriage when the woman's former father-in-law, also an attorney, fatally shot them last week during a deposition hearing in the case, according to authorities and relatives. The coroner's office in Las Vegas identified the victims as lawyer Dennis Prince and his wife, Ashley. Both were shot multiple times, the coroner's office said, before 77-year-old Joseph Houston shot
2 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
I went to Day 1 of Trump's criminal trial and realized something: Not enough people care
Are Americans paying close attention to Donald Trump's Stormy Daniels hush money trial? A visit to the courthouse left me with questions.
4 min read - WorldUSA TODAY
California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion
The University of Southern California says Asna Tabassum will no longer speak at the ceremony after the discussion about her selection took on "an alarming tenor."
3 min read - CelebrityNY Post
Former Meghan Markle aide breaks silence on bullying allegations, claims staff quit on her
Samantha Cohen worked for the royal family from 2001 to 2019.
3 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Viewers Think Laura Ingraham Just Made A Big Admission Of Guilt For Trump
The Fox News host got called out for her characterization of Trump's relationship with Stormy Daniels.
2 min read - CelebrityDeseret News
Caitlin Clark drafted No. 1 in WNBA draft, but family stole the show
Draftees were quick to thank their families after hearing their names called, with some even getting emotional
4 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
My Dumb Little Brain Just Got Blown After Seeing These 21 Absolutely Incredible Pictures For The Very First Time Last Week
I am flabbergasted.
3 min read - SportsBusiness Insider
Caitlin Clark wore a $17,000 Prada outfit to the WNBA draft. That's about 22% of her expected first-year salary.
"Prada's never dressed a WNBA player or an NBA player for the draft, so it's very fun," Clark told GQ Sports.
3 min read - CelebrityPeople
Controversial TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth Has Died, Family Announces: 'Loved and Lived Fiercely'
The TikToker's family announced her death on April 15 in a series of posts on social media
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Trump Shockingly Finishes First In New Poll — And It's Not About The Election
The former president seems to be the go-to guy on a certain matter.
2 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Thank you, Donald Trump, for fighting for my right to be embroiled in a hush money scandal
I thank PRESIDENT Donald Trump for having the guts to stand up for my right to face allegations that I slept with an adult film star.
3 min read - EntertainmentNY Post
Meet Leah Halton, the influencer who could break the most-liked TikTok video record
An Australian model is on track to break the record for most liked TikTok video of all time.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Recount
Trump claims he won't be able to go to his son's graduation because he has to attend his New York hush money trial.
So thank you very much. We had some amazing things happen today. As you know, my son has graduated from high school, and it looks like the judge will not let me go through the graduation of my son, who's worked very, very hard. He's a great student. He's very proud of the fact that he did so well and was looking forward for years to have graduation with his mother and father there. It looks like the judge isn't going to allow me to escape this scam. It's a scam trial. If you read all of the lega
1 min read - USKLAS articles
‘I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket:’ Murdered Las Vegas mom’s family points to warning signs
The parents of a woman who was gunned down by her ex-father-in-law said a family court judge ignored warning signs.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump is seething about missing Barron’s graduation. Here’s what the judge actually said
Despite right-wing outrage complaining that he cannot attend his son Barron’s high school graduation, the judge overseeing his criminal trial hasn’t even made a ruling on the matter
3 min read - SportsAssociated Press
Kate Martin attends WNBA draft to support Caitlin Clark, gets drafted by Las Vegas in second round
Kate Martin traveled to the WNBA draft to support her Iowa teammate Caitlin Clark and ended up getting drafted by the Las Vegas Aces. Martin was selected 18th overall by the defending champions. “There are a lot of emotions right now,” Martin said in an interview on ESPN.
1 min read - CelebrityNY Post
Plane passenger’s coat faux pas stirs heated debate: ‘Nobody is that clueless’
What a coat-astrophe!
3 min read - StyleINSIDER
The most daring looks celebrities wore to Coachella 2024
Many celebrities wore daring looks to Coachella 2024, from sheer dresses and miniskirts to bodysuits with cutouts.
7 min read - CelebrityThe Independent
Boyfriend praised for refusing to pay for girlfriend’s plane ticket so she could stay on vacation longer
‘She can “find herself” on her own dime,’ one reader argues
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Judge awards $23.5 million to undercover St. Louis officer beaten by colleagues during protest
A St. Louis judge on Monday awarded nearly $23.5 million to a former police officer who was beaten by colleagues while working undercover during a protest. Luther Hall was badly injured in the 2017 attack during one of several protests that followed the acquittal of Jason Stockley, a former St. Louis officer, on a murder charge that stemmed from the shooting death of a Black man. In 2022, he sued three former colleagues — Randy Hays, Dustin Boone and Christopher Myers — for their roles in the
2 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.
Spencer Platt/GettyOutside the Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday, a “Christian conservative rapper” who identified himself as “Shawn DVS 7.0” awaited the arrival of Donald Trump.“Sometimes I have my disagreements with Trump, but nobody compares,” he said, resting a full-size American flag pole on his shoulder. Democrats, he added, “couldn’t get him with collusion, they couldn’t get him with all the other stuff before, so now they’re going with all these side angles.”He was one of about 50 Trump
5 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Gloves Off! DA Wants Trump Punished for Contempt on Day 1
Photo by Jabin Botsford-Pool/Getty ImagesThe Manhattan District Attorney’s Office wants the judge overseeing the first trial against a former American president to start it off with a lunging attack, asking the court to personally sanction Donald Trump for his verbal onslaught against witnesses in the case.Shortly after noon, Assistant District Attorney Christopher Conroy formally asked the judge to fine Trump “$1,000 for each post that violates the court order,” “direct the defendant to take do
3 min read - TechnologyNY Post
Tech exec predicts ‘AI girlfriends’ will create $1B business: ‘Comfort at the end of the day’
Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout, shared that he met a man in Miami who "admitted to me that he spends $10,000/month" on "AI girlfriends."
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
A boy bringing an assault rifle to high school shook this Phoenix district into action
They got a tip he was armed, and a campus employee saw a fight brewing. What happened next shook the Phoenix Union High School District to the core.
11 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
How an Arizona school's response to a perceived gun threat upended a 12-year-old's life
His classmates said he threatened to shoot up the school. The school determined it likely wasn't a credible threat. Then, he was suspended for months.
16 min read - PoliticsSlate
It Took One Day for Trump to Get in Trouble at His First Criminal Trial
The severity of his legal situation might finally be hitting him.
7 min read - USAssociated Press
A London court rules against a Muslim girl who wanted to pray at a school known for strict rules
A Muslim student who wanted to pray during lunchtime lost a court fight Tuesday against a strict London school that had banned prayer on campus. “She knew that the school is secular and her own evidence is that her mother wished her to go there because it was known to be strict," Justice Thomas Linden wrote in an 83-page ruling. The fight was over a rule put in place last year by the Michaela Community School after a small group of students who began praying in the schoolyard caused divisions
3 min read - USKIRO
Protesters, vehicles block traffic at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; 46 arrested
Protesters were blocking traffic at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday afternoon.
1 min read - BusinessFuturism
Truth Social Stock Crashes as Donald Trump Maneuvers to Sell His Own Shares
Pulling the Ripcord Shares of Donald Trump's social media meme stock tumbled yet again today, sinking 15 percent Monday morning. The news comes after Trump made the first moves to cash out, leaving investors, who have already seen their holdings be largely wiped out by plummeting shares, out to dry. As Bloomberg reports, Truth Social […]
2 min read - BusinessMotley Fool
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast for 2025 Was Just Updated, and It May Surprise Retirees
Retirees are in for unpleasant surprise: Despite hotter inflation in March, Social Security benefits might get a smaller cost-of-living adjustment next year.
4 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Judge bench-slaps Trump lawyer 5 times on day one of hush-money trial
Donald Trump's lawyers were repeatedly rebuked by the judge overseeing his first criminal trial over everything from frivolous motions to tardiness.
7 min read - PoliticsPeople
Donald Trump’s Wives: What to Know About Ivana Trump, Marla Maples and Melania Trump
Donald Trump tied the knot twice before marrying his third wife Melania Trump
14 min read - CelebrityPeople
Michael J. Fox Says Late Mom 'Would Freak Out That Future King' Prince William Gave Him a Standing Ovation (Exclusive)
The actor, who is one of 11 cover stars featured on PEOPLE's 50th anniversary issue, also recalled sitting next to Princess Diana at a movie premiere
2 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is back on the bench after an unexplained one-day absence. Thomas, 75, was in his usual seat, to the right of Chief Justice John Roberts as the court met to hear arguments in a case about the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Thomas has ignored calls from some progressive groups to step aside from cases involving Jan. 6 because his wife, Ginni, attended then-President Donald Trump's rally near the White House before protesters descended on the Capitol.
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