Bill Maher Says Gov. Gavin Newsom Needs to Help End Writers' Strike
Thursday, 7 September 2023 Bill Maher is wondering why California's Governor is standing on the sidelines during Hollywood's economy-crushing labor disputes, and he's calling on Gavin Newsom to help hammer out a deal. The 'Real Time' host joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked…
On this stream: Bill Maher says striking union writers aren't "owed a living" - Cop City protestors indicted on RICO charges - UAW President Shawn Fain tells CNN he's not yet prepared to endorse Biden - Kim Jong Un plans trip to Russia in possible aid-for-food...
Bill Maher came in hot Friday night, blasting college anti-Israel Protesters as self-involved, ill-informed, and mostly out-of-work narcissists. The 'Real Time'.. TMZ.com
Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases
Will Impact Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that franchises have
warned an increase of the minimum wage
for fast food workers in California could also
force menu prices to climb.
As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California
will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an
increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. .
Business owners have warned that the new law,
signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom,
will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. .
At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski
said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would
be partially "worked through with higher pricing.".
At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski
said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would
be partially "worked through with higher pricing.".
According to McDonald's numbers, the price of
the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89
in California, the 10th highest in the United States.
The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that
the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently
$5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. .
Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion.
According to the company's latest financial reports,
sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the
company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.".
According to the company's latest financial reports,
sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the
company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.".
Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food
chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage
increase would impact consumer prices with a
"mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase.
Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food
chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage
increase would impact consumer prices with a
"mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase.
In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage
increase as the reason behind laying off
the company's in-house delivery drivers. .
In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage
increase as the reason behind laying off
the company's in-house delivery drivers.
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California Voters Pass Proposition 1 , to Address Homelessness Crisis.
In a state that accounts for close to a third
of all homeless people in the United States.
California counties will now be required to
spend money "on housing and drug treatment programs" to fight homelessness, NPR reports. .
Gov. Gavin Newsom raised over
$13 million to promote the measure.
Proposition 1 represents California's first mental health system update in 20 years, NPR reports. .
This is the biggest change in
decades in how California tackles
homelessness, and a victory for
doing things radically different, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
Now, counties and local officials must
match the ambition of California voters. , Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
This historic reform will only
succeed if we all kick into action
immediately – state government
and local leaders, together, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
Revenue from a tax on millionaires, enacted in 2004, brings in about $2 billion to $3 billion a year toward California's mental health budget, NPR reports. .
Counties will now be required to spend two-thirds
of that money to tackle homelessness. .
The state will also be allowed to borrow
$6.3 billion to create an additional 6,800 beds for mental health and addiction treatment.
That money can also be used to
construct 4,350 housing units. Half of
those housing units will be for veterans
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'The Fall Guy's' Hollywood premiere included multiple wild stunts, fire and a special appearance by Ryan Gosling & Mikey Day as Beavis and Butt-Head. Gosling, who stars in 'The Fall Guy,' initially walked the red carpet in a mint-green Gucci suit and took photos with his co-star, Emily Blunt. He later returned looking a bit different. Gosling and Day posed for photos as live-action depictions of Beavis and Butt-Head, the main characters from the hit '90s adult animated series.
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US authorities refute reports of Goldy Brar's death, a key suspect in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder, clarifying he wasn't among victims in a California shooting. Misinformation circulated on social media prompted inquiries, but Fresno Police confirmed Brar's survival. Implicated in various crimes, including arms trafficking, Brar's survival complicates efforts to address his criminal activities.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein , Dead at 90.
Feinstein's death was confirmed
by "two sources familiar with the matter"
on Sept. 29, according to NBC News.
She was the oldest and
longest-serving senator in..
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Late-Night Shows to Return , As WGA Strike Ends.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began May 2, ended at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 27.
A three-year "minimum basic agreement"
was approved by..
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California Must Provide , Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
in Schools by 2026.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 760 into law on Sept. 23, CNN reports.
All K-12 schools in the state must now be equipped..
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