5 things you need to know Monday
1. EPA to seek deep cuts in carbon emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency will unveil a sweeping proposal Monday that will require deep cuts in carbon emissions from existing power plants according to two people briefed on the plan. The EPA draft rule, a major plank of President Obama's initiative to fight climate change, will require states to develop and implement plans to cut power plant emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide. It will give states different reduction targets but will seek a national average cut — from 2005 levels — of 25% by 2020 and 30% by 2030, those familiar with the plan say.
2. What's next for Apple? Find out at today's conference
Get ready for a peek at changes for the iPhone and iPad. Apple Monday kicks off its 25th Worldwide Developers Conference, a gathering that offers a glimpse into the near-term future of Apple's software, in particular the operating systems that run the iPhone and iPad, and Apple computers. Although Apple has introduced some hardware at WWDC, most notably early editions of the iPhone, the past few years have focused on software and analysts expect it to stay that way this year.
As Apple prepares to meet with its developers at a Developers Conference, USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham lets us know what to expect from the conference. USA TODAY
3. Palestinian unity government to be formed
The formation of a Palestinian unity government backed by rival factions Hamas and Fatah will be announced Monday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday, adding that Israel already warned him it would shun the new alliance. The militant group Hamas, which seized the Gaza Strip from Abbas in 2007, is considered a terrorist group by Israel and the United States.
4. French Open 2014: Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal players to watch Monday
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will both be in action Monday at the French Open. Roger Federer made an early exit Sunday when he lost to Ernests Gulbis.
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will both be in action Monday at the French Open. Roger Federer made an early exit Sunday when he lost to Ernests Gulbis.
5. Seattle to vote on $15 minimum wage
Seattle's City Council will vote on an ordinance Monday that would gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The plan proposes a phase-in of the wage increase over several years, with a slower process for small businesses. The plan gives businesses with more than 500 employees nationally at least three years to phase in the increase.
Seattle's City Council will vote on an ordinance Monday that would gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The plan proposes a phase-in of the wage increase over several years, with a slower process for small businesses. The plan gives businesses with more than 500 employees nationally at least three years to phase in the increase.
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