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Italian government limits parental rights of gay couples 03/14/2023 05:22pm • MILAN (AP) ��� Gay rights activists on Tuesday denounced as homophobic moves by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni���s far-right-led government to limit recognition of parental rights to the biological parent only in families with same-sex parents. In a move that is expected to impact hundreds of famili Business Highlights: Fed's missed red flags, Meta layoffs 03/14/2023 05:20pm • ___ Fed criticized for missing red flags before bank collapse WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Federal Reserve is facing stinging criticism for missing what observers say were clear signs that Silicon Valley Bank was at high risk of collapsing into what became the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation 03/14/2023 04:40pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) ��� Florida Republicans on Tuesday advanced a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay." The bill, which was approved by a House subcommittee, still must cl Uber, Boeing rise; United Airlines, BuzzFeed fall 03/14/2023 04:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: United Airlines Holdings Inc., down $2.62 to $46.21. The airline expects to lose up to $1 a share in the first quarter partly because of costs for a potential new pilots��� contract. Uber Technologies Inc., up $ 'Schitt���s Creek' star Emily Hampshire brings multifaceted resume to SXSW 03/14/2023 04:15pm • Is Emily Hampshire the hardest working actress in the industry today? Well, judging by her schedule this past week at SXSW, you���d be forgiven if you thought precisely that. Over the course of the past five days, the star of the cult comedy hit "Schitt���s Creek" publicized her appearance in Review: Paris Hilton���s path from party girl to style icon 03/14/2023 03:57pm • ���Paris: The Memoir��� by Paris Hilton (Dey St. Books) Dubbed the ���OG Influencer,��� club kid-turned-mogul Paris Hilton pioneered becoming ���famous for being famous,��� in the early 2000s, a playbook since adopted by everyone from the Kardashians to Housewives and countless social media influenc Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care 03/14/2023 03:40pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) ��� For years, Jerry Miller was a fixture at legislative hearings in Kentucky, but this time was different: the Republican ex-lawmaker opened up about how his young grandchild could be hurt by a bill to ban access to gender-affirming medical care for those under 18. ���This bill WTOP Top 10 Rules 2023 03/14/2023 01:48pm • WTOP News ��� Nominate Your TOP 10 favorite Local Restaurants Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. Eligibility: To enter the A 2nd wave of layoffs at Meta; 10,000 jobs are cut 03/14/2023 01:15pm • Facebook parent Meta is slashing 10,000 jobs, about as many as the social media company announced late last year in its first round of cuts, as uncertainly about the global economy hits the technology sector particularly hard. The company announced 11,000 job cuts in November, about 13% of its work Sex crime charges dropped against ex-DC police lieutenant who headed LGBTQ+ unit 03/14/2023 01:06pm • Sex-crime charges have been dropped in Florida against the retired D.C. police lieutenant who headed the city's former Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit, garnering a national reputation for building trust between law enforcement and under-served communities. Brett Parson was arrested in Broward County Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent 03/14/2023 10:10am • A class action lawsuit is being filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, its CEO and its chief financial officer, saying that company didn't disclose the risks that future interest rate increases would have on its business. The lawsuit against SVB Financial Group, CEO Greg Becker and Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10,000 workers, won't fill 5,000 open jobs 03/14/2023 09:19am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10,000 workers, won't fill 5,000 open jobs. UK cybersecurity center looking into risks posed by TikTok 03/14/2023 08:51am • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain's security minister said Tuesday he has asked the country's National Cyber Security Center to review threats posed by TikTok amid calls for the U.K. to impose a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app. Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said he was waiting for a review from th Bowie State color guard's newest dance partner is 4 years old 03/14/2023 07:29am • Without a single word, a 4-year-old girl from across a parking lot connected with a university student through a shared love of music and dance. It was caught on video and posted on Instagram, generating comments like, "Cuteness overload!" and "Baby girl hit all the moves too!!" Mikaella Steward, Death toll climbs as Cyclone Freddy slams Malawi, Mozambique 03/14/2023 07:00am • BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) ��� An unrelenting Cyclone Freddy that is currently battering southern Africa has killed at least 56 people in Malawi and Mozambique since it struck the continent for a second time on Saturday night, authorities in both countries have confirmed. Local police said 51 people in