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Good morning, all. How much is an hour of your time worth? Here's how Americans value theirs. Now, on to the news. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images The House passed the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act amid growing protests on U.S. college campuses over the war in Gaza. The bill: It would require the Education Department to apply a broader definition of antisemitism when enforcing antidiscrimination laws. Some lawmakers said it may violate the right to free speech. [The Hill] Protests intensify: In the last two weeks, there have been more than 1,500 arrests at over 30 campuses as universities try to clear demonstrators from encampments and occupied buildings. [Yahoo News] Ceasefire deal: Despite Israeli officials showing some flexibility, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of a permanent ceasefire and vowed to eradicate Hamas. [New York Times] Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images 🏀 Celtics advance The Celtics advanced to Round 2 of the NBA playoffs after a 118-84 blowout in Game 5 against the Heat. The team will play without star Kristaps Porzingis, who was injured in Game 4. [Yahoo Sports] ⚖️ Trump hush money trial Donald Trump is scheduled to appear in court today for another contempt hearing in his hush money case. Prosecutors allege he violated his gag order and are seeking up to $4,000 in additional fines. [AP] 💰 Student debt cancellation The Biden administration said it would cancel $6 billion in student loan debt for borrowers who attended the Art Institutes, a for-profit college group that misled students. [USA Today] 🏛️ Johnson's possible ouster Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she'll call a vote next week to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Democratic leaders said they would vote to save his job. [NBC News] 🩺 Maternal mortality rates The CDC reported a significant decline in maternal deaths after they had risen sharply during the pandemic. However, Black women still had higher rates than other women. [CNN] 🎬 The Idea of You, a rom-com starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, is on Prime Video. (More on that below.) [Yahoo Entertainment] ⚽ Season 3 of Welcome to Wrexham, which focuses on Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny's Welsh soccer club, premieres on Hulu. [USA Today] 📺 The first two episodes from Season 3 of the Jean Smart-led series Hacks are on Max. Watch the trailer here. [People] 🏒 In the NHL playoffs, the Bruins and the Maple Leafs play Game 6 at 8 p.m. ET on TBS. The Bruins are up 3-2 in the series. [NBC Sports] 🏀 In the NBA playoffs, the Knicks and the 76ers take the court for Game 6 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT. The Knicks lead the series 3-2. [SNY] ☀️ And don't forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area. Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: wikicommons In 1941, General Mills began shipping its new cereal "Cheerioats" to six test markets. The cereal was later renamed "Cheerios." [Mashed] The much-anticipated film adaptation of The Idea of You is streaming on Prime Video. I asked Kelsey Weekman, who attended the world premiere, to tell us all about it. Kelsey: Hayes (Nicholas Galitzine), a 24-year-old boy band member, and Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom, navigate a romance amid gaps in both age and fame. Kelsey: I thought it was both funnier and more heart-wrenching than the typical romantic comedy. I'd recommend it for fans of The Big Sick. Kelsey: It is! The music for the film was co-written by some of the same people responsible for One Direction's debut single. "Dance Before We Walk" has "What Makes You Beautiful" vibes. What's it like working with Anne Hathaway? Galitzine told Kelsey about it. Jenny Kane/AP A record-breaking Oregon Lottery ticket worth over $1.3 billion went to Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, a Portland dad of two who has been fighting cancer since 2016. "Now I can bless my family and hire a good doctor for myself," he said. [People] Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow! 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Add a word search or crossword puzzle to your daily routine. It could help you keep your memory sharp. [Yahoo Life] About The Yodel: The Yodel is a morning newsletter from Yahoo News. If you start your day with The Yodel, you can keep up with weather, national news, politics, entertainment and sports — in four minutes or less. Sign up.NEED TO KNOW
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