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- 1US-Saudi nuclear deal allows uranium enrichment, lawmakers alarmed●The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the "gold standard" non-proliferation commitments Washington demanded from the UAE in a 2009 agreement. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms about the implications for nuclear proliferation and stability in the Middle East.
- 2Senate advances bill to regulate college NIL deals▼Senate advances college sports bill aimed at regulating NIL deals
The US Senate has advanced legislation aimed at regulating name, image and likeness deals in college sports. The bill would set federal rules for how college athletes can be compensated for endorsements, an area currently governed by a patchwork of state laws and NCAA policies. The move marks a significant step in Washington's effort to impose nationwide standards on athlete payments.
- 3Washington state worker union approves contract with no pay increase●WA state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike
A union representing Washington state workers has ratified a new contract that includes no general pay raise, according to Washington State Standard. The agreement comes as the state faces budget pressures, and the absence of a wage increase is likely to spark debate among employees and labor advocates about compensation amid rising living costs.