FTC considers nationwide ban on noncompete agreements
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports calls to scrap noncompete contracts, now common in Pittsburgh, with California and several states already banning them. FTC prelim findings show 30 million Americans blocked from wage gains, while NDAs offer aGate to protect trade secrets without stifling mobility. Public comment on a proposed FTC rule ends March 20.
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Santos faces fraud allegations and possible legal outcome
The New York Daily News notes former associate Gustavo Treba swore Santos masterminded a Seattle credit card skimming plot six years ago and alleges Santos lied to a judge about Goldman Sachs. If truthful, authorities should pursue charges. expulsion could follow a conviction, amid debate on punishing political speech.
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Four-leaf clovers and Irish luck in St Patrick's Day musings
Gazette columnist Rini Jeffers reflects on how her daughter finds four-leaf clovers, wonders about ancestral luck, and explores Irish heritage. She notes DNA trends, family legends about a pig in Ireland, and the enduring spirit of St Patrick's Day as she wishes readers happiness.
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Crimea as the decisive terrain in Ukraine victory
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin argues the key to ending Russia’s invasion is for the Biden administration to arm Kyiv with long range missiles to isolate Crimea and deny Russia a Black Sea stronghold. Rubin cites Gen Hodges and Gen Breedlove on Crimea’s strategic value and warns that without action, even a spring counteroffensive may not end the war. She urges clear U.S. commitment to supply ATACMS, tanks, and air defenses to push Russia from Ukrainian soil.
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