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Gov. Spencer Cox signs two social media regulation bills during a ceremony at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Cox signed a pair of measures that aim to limit when and where children can use social media and stop companies from luring kids to the sites.

Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents

The Associated Press

The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.

Protesters run amid the tear gas during a demonstration in Lyon, central France, Thursday, March 23, 2023. French unions are holding their first mass demonstrations Thursday since President Emmanuel Macron enflamed public anger by forcing a higher retirement age through parliament without a vote.

More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms

The Associated Press

Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.

The Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas was the site of an attack by British national Malik Faisal Akram, who was in a 10-hour hostage standoff with law enforcement. A new report by the Anti-Defamation League says antisemitic incidents in the U.S. rose 36% in 2022.

Antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, the ADL reports

Vanessa Romo

The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.

World Clown Association, Orlando, Florida.

Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business

Danielle Prieur - WMFE

The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

Clowns of all stripes gather at the World Clown convention in Orlando this week

Danielle Prieur

Clowns of all stripes are at the World Clown Association convention in Orlando, Fla., this week. There they connect with other clowns and improve their skills in workshops all to become better clowns.

Where the cases stand for the 1,000 people charged for the Capitol riot

Meg Anderson

More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.

A look at Amritpal Singh, the Sikh preacher on the run who has captivated India

Lauren Frayer

Car chases in India, violent protests in the U.S. and U.K. — over a popular Sikh preacher on the run. India and its diaspora have been captivated by a manhunt for a charismatic separatist leader.

Acknowledging layoffs at NPR

Kat Lonsdorf

NPR is undergoing a reduction of roughly 10% of its workforce. The layoffs include members of the All Things Considered team.

The carnage and Keanu remain elegant in 'John Wick Chapter 4'

Bob Mondello

Keanu Reeves' reluctant assassin is a little less reluctant in his latest outing, John Wick Chapter 4.

With a few 1 seeds, Cinderellas and underdogs left, this Sweet 16 has everything

Jason Fuller

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The Athletic senior writer Nicole Auerbach about this weekend's Sweet 16 matchups in men's and women's college basketball tournaments and how Cinderella teams have fared.