Good Morning! On this date in 1901, New York passed a state law requiring the initials of a car’s owner to be posted on the back of the vehicle. These were America’s first license plates, largely homemade. (See Photo)
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Airlines to Issue Automatic Refunds for Delays
The federal government unveiled two new consumer protection rules Wednesday, requiring airlines to issue automatic refunds when flights are canceled or delayed and to disclose baggage and other fees upfront.
Under the new rules, tickets purchased directly from airlines, travel agents, and third-party sites are eligible for refunds. Delays of more than three hours for domestic flights and more than six hours for international flights meet the refund threshold.
Airlines also must list and explain all extra fees “clearly, conspicuously, and accurately” on their web platforms or when they provide fare prices offline. Implementation of the new regulations is expected to take at least two years.
Tennessee Bill Allows Teachers to Carry Guns
Tennessee lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday to allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds, and the bill is headed to Gov. Bill Lee for consideration.
According to the statute, faculty and staff members must complete 40 hours of approved training each in order to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds. The Republican controlled chamber passed the bill 68-28, with four Republicans joining the Democrats in opposing the measure.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton ordered the galleries cleared after protesters shouted at Republicans and chanted, “Blood on your hands.”
The bill comes more than a year after a mass shooting occurred at a private Christian school in Nashville.
Survey: America’s Top Foreign Priorities
Most Americans say the top priorities of U.S. foreign policy should be protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks and stopping illegal drugs from entering the country, according to a new Pew Research survey. The full results are here.
The survey shows that other foreign policy goals, such as supporting Ukraine or Israel, or dealing with global climate change, spark more disagreement across political divides.
For example, 70% of Democrats say dealing with global climate change is a top priority, while only 15% of Republicans feel that way. But 39% of Republicans say support of Israel is important, compared to 8% of Democrats. The full breakdown is further down this page.
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➤Three Republicans joined Arizona House Democrats to pass legislation repealing the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban Wednesday. The effort needed two Republicans to cross party lines. (More)
➤ GOP infighting in Congress intensified after Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales called Reps. Matt Gaetz and Bob Good “scumbags” on CNN. Some House conservatives are now supporting Gonzales’ primary opponent. (More)
➤ Texas state troopers in riot gear moved forcefully to break up a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the University of Texas at Austin campus Wednesday as student protests spread across the country. (See Video)
➤ President Biden followed his Tuesday gaffe with another one Wednesday. During a speech in Washington, D.C., Biden proclaimed, “Four more years, pause!” reading the instruction “pause” on a teleprompter.
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➤ The Heisman Trust reinstated former USC tailback Reggie Bush as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Wednesday, citing the NCAA’s new position on player benefits. (More)
➤ The 2024 NFL Draft begins tonight in Detroit, and experts have compiled a list of the biggest needs for all 32 clubs heading into the first round. (See List)
➤ NASCAR driver Erik Jones suffered a compression fracture in his lower back during last week’s GEICO 500 and will not compete in Sunday’s race. Reserve driver Corey Heim will drive the No. 43 instead. (See Crash)
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Market Report 04/24/2024
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NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
15,719.29
+0.14%
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SPX S&P 500
5,067.04
–0.07%
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DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average
38,481.65
–0.06%
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BTC Bitcoin
$64,058
–3.66%
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GOLD Per Ounce
$2,334.80
–0.31%
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EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.
$77.32
–13.73%
➤ Big Stock Move: New Oriental Education dropped 14% Wednesday after the company fell short of Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the third quarter. (More)
➤ Shares of Tesla jumped more than 10% Wednesday after CEO Elon Musk announced the EV maker will begin producing new affordable models by early 2025. (More)
➤ Boeing reported first-quarter losses of $355 million Wednesday as the aircraft manufacturer battles highly publicized production and safety issues. (More)
➤ Oracle founder Larry Ellison announced Tuesday the software giant’s corporate headquarters will relocate to Nashville, Tennessee, where it’s targeting growth in the healthcare industry. (More)
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➤ Student scientists have developed a three-legged robot named SpaceHopper to combat the challenges of exploring low-gravity environments, such as those found on asteroids or moons. (See Photo)
➤Photographers from around the world captured stunning images of Tuesday’s full pink moon, so-named for the color of spring flowers that bloom this time of the year. (See Photos)
➤ While the moon was pink Tuesday, the sun put on a show of its own by blasting out not one, not two, but four solar flares in near-perfect harmony. (See Video)
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➤ Voters with high interest in the upcoming election have dropped to their lowest level in nearly 20 years, according to a new NBC News poll. It’s at 64%, compared to 74% in 2008. (See Poll)
➤ The highest regular cannabis use is found among lower-income, less-educated adults, a new Gallup Poll shows. Only 9% of adults report “regular” use, compared to 16% of adults making less than $24,000 a year. (See Results)
➤ A majority of U.S. Catholics have a favorable view of Pope Francis, but overall approval among that group is down to 75% from his peak high of 90% in 2015, according to Pew Research. (See Survey)
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➤Five British cavalry horses, including one covered in blood, rampaged through the streets of London after being spooked by loud construction noise. Four onlookers were injured. (See Video)
➤ Ohio teenager Jaylynn Parker hooked a monstrous 101.11-pound blue catfish, a potential Ohio state record, using jug lines in a creek. “He was bigger than we ever imagined,” she said. (See Photos)
➤ Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie’s “Inspiring Women Series,” Mattel announced Wednesday. (See Photo)
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