Newsletter: Today: Good Night, Sweet Prince. Uber’s Settlement.

I’m Davan Maharaj, editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times. Here are some story lines I don’t want you to miss today.

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Next Stop for Uber: Settlement

Uber has agreed to pay up to $100 million to drivers who had sought to be classified as employees. The move would settle lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that pose a threat to Uber’s business model, which relies on independent contractors. But first, a judge needs to approve of the deal, and that could take months, according to the company. Read on to see what changes could lie in store for drivers too.

Good Night, Sweet Prince

Purple velvet. That unpronounceable symbol. A legacy that defies categorization. Prince left us with so many memories, more than three dozen albums, and yet he remained an enigma. A devout Jehovah’s Witness, he explored sexuality, gender roles and fashion on his own terms. “There was no one quite like Prince until Prince himself came along,” as senior writer Lorraine Ali explains in her appreciation of the late musician.

More About Prince

-- The Time. Sinéad O’Connor. Carmen Electra: A look at the artists Prince ushered into the spotlight.

-- Full coverage: Reaction, tributes and the latest developments.

-- What did Prince mean to you? Share your memory.

The Iraqi Army’s Battle Within

At a dusty base outside Baghdad, they train. The Iraqi recruits are learning how to operate two aging Russian tanks, aiming at a target a few hundred yards away. One problem: They haven’t been issued ammunition. “How can we train?” said one officer. It’s just one example of the bigger difficulties in building an Iraqi ground force to push Islamic State fighters out of Mosul. Get an up-close look from the Besmaya Range Complex in Iraq.

Clinton and Sanders: Time to Play Nice?

After New York, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have toned down their attacks on each other. Will the relative peace remain? It’s a complicated question as delegates are tallied and superdelegates are wooed. And speaking of delegates: With both the Democratic and Republican candidates intensely focused on the numbers, here’s a look at how every procedural mistake by a local party is being magnified. Colorado, anyone?

The Truth About Trash

On this Earth Day, here’s a sobering statistic: Each year, nations generate 1.3 billion tons of waste, a number that is expected to rise to 4 billion tons by 2100, according to a World Bank official. More than half the world’s population does not have access to regular trash collection. Read on for some possible solutions.

Welcome to the Graveyard of Languages. Even Spanish.

Across the country, a dramatic linguistic shift is taking place: More Latinos are growing up in households where only English is spoken, according to a Pew Research study. But what’s new is old, as generations of immigrants can attest. Just ask German or Italian Americans. Read on to see how the shift toward speaking only English comes with its own complications.

CALIFORNIA

-- More migrants are filing to become citizens in the face of anti-immigration politics.

-- A grand jury report blames underfunding for problems at the L.A. County coroner’s office.

-- Construction of a privately funded basketball court at Runyon Canyon Park has been halted.

NATION-WORLD

-- The FBI paid at least $1 million to hack into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists, according to the bureau’s director.

-- A lawsuit against two former contractors may shed light on the CIA’s use of torture.

-- Donald Trump starts to shift toward a November clash with Hillary Clinton.

-- Why hundreds of people are dying over cattle in East Africa.

-- The slaying of a 6-year-old Afghan girl in Iran highlights a history of discrimination and abuse.

HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS

-- Movie review: “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” is a fairy tale in search of a tale to tell.

-- A new film probes what makes the artist David Hockney tick.

-- David Geffen gives $100 million to MoMA but says he’s still committed to L.A.

-- Sound familiar? MTV plots a major return to music.

BUSINESS

-- A judge says that owners of emissions-cheating Volkswagens can choose buybacks or repairs.

-- Dozens of Kmart and Sears stores to close, including four in California.

-- SunEdison has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

SPORTS

-- The Anaheim Ducks have evened their NHL playoff series with the Nashville Predators.

-- Days before her death, wrestling star and actress Chyna posted a rambling YouTube video.

OPINION

-- Is the Paris climate accord too little too late?

-- “Game of Thrones”? More like waste of time.

WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE READING

-- Meet “Mr. Everything,” the 31-year-old prince who is tasked with remaking Saudi Arabia. (Bloomberg)

-- Gender-affirmation surgery at age 70: How a married couple is staying together after nearly 50 years. (Washington Post)

-- Good riddance, Curt Schilling. (The New Yorker)

-- Why Greenland’s suicide rate is among the world’s highest. (NPR)

ONLY IN CALIFORNIA

It was a Sharknado of one. Surfer Drew Palumbo has recorded countless videos along the Orange County coast, but never before had he filmed a great white shark leaping out of the water. Fortunately for him, the shark was about 100 yards away. See the video here.

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