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The former president's latest attempt at an insult quickly backfired.

OOPS! Trump Accidentally Hands Kamala Harris And Gavin Newsom A Major Compliment

At times, even after giving our best, we do not get what we deserve. We must then stand up for our rights and speak for ourselves. A group of ten workers did this when they were denied a raise and the basic amenities that they needed at the workplace. They had first made a request but it went unheard so they decided to skip work on one day and meet at a coworker's place. u/UnoriginallyGeneric shared, "So, up until Monday, I was a lead shipper and receiver and forklift operator for a regional health care company. I supervised five people in my department. Unlike many industries, we never shuttered during COVID."

Ten employees get together and quit their jobs after company refused to give them a deserved raise

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Multiple studies show that staying active later in life can improve your longevity and quality of life. One study, as reported by Harvard Health Publishing, found that people who worked past the age...

8 Jobs for Retirees That Don’t Require Much Experience

Cisco is reportedly planning its second round of layoffs in 2024, this one likely to impact as many as 4,000 employees. According to Reuters, the networking is trying to aggressively diversify into other fields, including AI and cybersecurity. As part of that transition, the company is eliminating roles that do not align with its focus.

Cisco Prepares For Round Of Layoffs Impacting Thousands

Ferguson, MO

An international human rights commission is investigating the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, Jr., the Black teen whose 2014 death became a catalyst for the racial justice movement. Brown’s mother Lezley McSpadden filed a claim against the U.S. with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in 2023, alleging that...

10 years later, Michael Brown’s mom asks a global panel to look into her son's death

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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A Trump fan told CNN correspondent Elle Reeve that God would never allow a woman to be elected "because of what happened in the Garden of Eden."
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Trump Fan Tells CNN God Will Never Allow Woman President ‘Because Of What Happened In The Garden Of Eden’

Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees nationwide in 2023, up from $1.5 billion in 2022 and on track with $1.6 billion in 2021.

Members Invested $1.6 Billion to Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education

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A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Audio will be available later today. For the first time, the largest branch in American Judaism has agreed to ordain rabbis who are in interfaith marriages.

The largest branch in American Judaism now ordains rabbis in interfaith marriages

The Radio Television Digital News Association announced the 2024 National Edward R. Murrow award recipients: NPR won 8 awards and Member stations earned 22! Congratulations to all of the winners!. Congratulations to Debbie Elliott and Russell Lewis for winning an Edward R. Murrow Award in the Excellence in Diversity, Equity...

NPR wins 8 Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Multicancer early detection test maker Grail, which was divested in late June from Illumina to comply with European Union and U.S. regulatory bodies, announced that it is laying off about 350 employees and reducing planned hires for 2024, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Grail to lay off 350 employees in restructuring plan

Finding work is still tough for many jobseekers facing drawn-out interview processes and stiffer competition for roles in some industries — but that could soon change. "It's getting progressively harder to land a job," ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak tells CNBC Make It. The unemployment rate ticked up to...

52% of U.S. companies are hiring for new jobs in the fall and winter—here are the most in-demand roles

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The ex-University of Kentucky student caught on viral video attacking a black student while firing off an arsenal of racist slurs — including the N-word more than 200 times — has pleaded guilty to assault charges, according to a report.

Sophia Rosing, 23, pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of public intoxication in Fayette County Circuit Court on Monday, her attorney, Fred Peters, told the Lexington Herald-Leader on Monday.

The guilty plea came after a mediation in which, Peters said, “A lot of things got said, apologies were made and we worked it...

Ex-University of Kentucky student who used N-word over 200 times in horrifying caught-on-camera attack pleads guilty

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Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, breaks down the most in-demand skills and industries for new grads.

Top skills job recruiters want to see on your resume

Generic over-the-counter medicines can cost significantly less than their name-brand counterparts. Most consumers see generics as a good bargain, the same medicine with the same ingredients for less money. But millions of Americans who purchase a generic version of extended-release Mucinex could be getting a drug that contains benzene. That's a chemical that causes cancer. Benzene is found in store brands from CVS, Walmart and other major retailers. Anna Edney reports on healthcare for Bloomberg News, and she's been following this story and joins us now. Welcome.

Millions of Americans may be getting cancer-causing chemical in generic cold medicine

TikTok is fighting back in its latest court filing in the battle over its future in the U.S., arguing that the law that could ban the app represents "the most sweeping speech restriction in the country's history." The court filing on Thursday is the latest salvo in TikTok’s lawsuit seeking...

TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

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17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast strike over contract negotiations

More than 17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast are on strike after accusing company management of “unfair labor practices” during recent contract negotiations. A statement released...

17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast strike over contract negotiations

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