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Union advocate 'salts' quietly take jobs inside NC Amazon warehouse
Around 5,000 people work at RDU1, Amazon’s sprawling four-floor fulfillment center in the Wake County town of Garner. A few clock in harboring covert intentions.
Ahead of May Day this week, I checked in with the ...Read more
Deal or no deal for Paramount? Here are the options on the table
Time is running out for Paramount Global and Skydance Media to reach a deal combining their entertainment empires within the 30-day exclusive negotiating window that closes Friday, and it appears likely that the week will ...Read more
New federal bill aims to slow pace of work at Amazon, other warehouses
The fight to change warehouse working conditions that has been playing out in state legislatures is now headed to Washington, D.C.
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, and Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, introduced legislation ...Read more
Sundaes in Shanghai: Dairy Queen expands global empire
It's getting easier to track down a Blizzard in Beijing.
Dairy Queen opened 450 new locations around the world last year — and 300 of them were in China.
"China continues to be our fastest-growing market," said Troy ...Read more
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on bribery schemes
WASHINGTON — Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been indicted in two schemes involving unlawful foreign influence, bribery and money laundering, the Justice Department announced Friday.
An indictment unsealed Friday ...Read more
Sierra Ferrell, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and others announced for first-time Evanston Folk Festival
CHICAGO — The musical lineup has been announced for the first-time Evanston Folk Festival in September, including Sierra Ferrell, Patty Griffin, Hiss Golden Messenger, Sarah Jarosz and Bonnie “Prince” Billy.
The ...Read more
TV to watch: 'Unfrosted,' Jerry Seinfeld's cereal-war comedy, needs more snap, crackle and pop
'Unfrosted'
Those familiar with Jerry Seinfeld's comedy already know that he doesn't just believe that breakfast is the important meal of the day; it's the most important thing, period. So it's no surprise that the ...Read more
Student posted airsoft rifle photo in threat aimed at Kentucky high school
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Fayette County student on Friday posted a threat that included an airsoft rifle and mentioned Tates Creek High School, Principal Kristy Field said in a letter to parents.
“This morning we became ...Read more
California roads damaged by storms could get help with Gov. Newsom's emergency declaration
LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Friday to help fund badly needed repairs of roads battered during this year's storms, including scenic Topanga Canyon Boulevard that was blocked by millions...Read more
'Sorry, Taylor': Heidi Gardner talks about that 'SNL' bedroom skit with Travis Kelce
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “Today” show co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager were shocked to hear Friday from Heidi Gardner that Travis Kelce loves to eat Uncrustables, a morsel his die-hard fans already know.
They also ...Read more
Willow Smith, Will and Jada's daughter, says nepo baby 'insecurity has driven me harder'
Willow Smith has such big feelings about her music career — and perceptions that she's a nepo baby riding on her Oscar and Daytime Emmy winning parents' coattails.
The 23-year-old singer, whose parents are "King ...Read more
Country singer Sara Evans reveals struggles with body dysmorphia, eating disorder
Sara Evans says being in the spotlight has often been detrimental to her mental and physical health.
The "Born to Fly" singer spoke about her preoccupation with public opinion and the toll it has taken on her during a ...Read more
Three friends drove from California to Mexico for a surfing trip. Then they disappeared
MEXICO CITY — Last month, two brothers and one of their friends crossed from the United States into Mexico to explore Baja California's famous surf breaks. Pictures posted online by one of the brothers, Callum Robinson, ...Read more
Longtime Trump aide Hope Hicks breaks down during hush money trial testimony
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s loyal former White House aide Hope Hicks testified at his Manhattan trial Friday, tearing up when questioning turned to what Trump knew about his fixer’s hush money payoff to porn star ...Read more
Jailed students, a canceled commencement, angry parents: USC's Carol Folt takes on critics
LOS ANGELES — When University of Southern California trustees selected Carol Folt as their next president, they gave her one of the most challenging mandates in American higher education: Restore trust in a university ...Read more
Judge's ruling puts defense 'back in the saddle' on YNW Melly murder case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Defense lawyers in the YNW Melly murder case are getting back to work, at least behind the scenes, though it will still be months before a second jury hears the bloody details.
Broward Circuit ...Read more
Bill awaiting DeSantis' OK would end years of renewable energy policies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill sitting on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk would end the state’s support of renewable and clean energy and keep Florida reliant on fossil fuels, critics say.
If signed, the law would reverse 16 ...Read more
Police report no serious injuries. But scenes from inside UCLA camp, protesters tell a different story
LOS ANGELES — It was a request that police had made repeatedly: Stop throwing things at officers. But as pro-Palestinian demonstrators made their last stand Thursday morning in defense of the encampment they’d occupied...Read more
Feds plan to ask to seize former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's Gulf Coast condo at her sentencing
BALTIMORE — Federal prosecutors filed notice Friday that they will ask to seize former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s Florida vacation condo on the same day as her sentencing on perjury and mortgage fraud...Read more
Foreign automakers look to leverage strengths as Chinese brands dominate home market
Once attracting great numbers of sales and plenty of investment from global automakers, China is now increasingly being dominated by its own domestic manufacturers — leaving foreign rivals there mostly on the outside ...Read more
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