Michelle Lujan Grisham and her gubernatorial campaign have settled with a former staffer who accused the Democrat of sexually mistreating him during a meeting, paying out at least $62,500 as part of the agreement.
RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Ron DeSantis Legalizes , Social Media Ban for Children.
The Florida governor signed the bill into law on March 25, 'The Guardian' reports.
It takes effect on January 1, 2025.
At that time, children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to have social media accounts in Florida.
14- and 15-year-olds will need parental permission
to have a presence on social media.
State House Speaker Paul Renner issued
a statement in support of the new law.
A child in their brain development doesn’t have
the ability to know that they’re being sucked
into these addictive technologies and to see
the harm and step away from it, and because
of that we have to step in for them, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, via statement.
Renner also said that social media companies will likely "sue the second after this is signed.".
But you know what? We’re going to beat
them. We’re going to beat them and
we’re never, ever going to stop, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, via statement.
Opponents argue that the new legislation is unconstitutional and a government overreach. .
This bill goes too far in
taking away parents’ rights, Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative,
via news release.
Instead of banning social media access,
it would be better to ensure improved
parental oversight tools, improved
access to data to stop bad actors, , Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative,
via news release.
... alongside major investments
in Florida’s mental health
systems and programs, Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative,
via news release
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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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In Louisiana's presidential primary on Saturday (Mar 23), both US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories, further solidifying their positions after securing their respective party nominations. With no races hanging in the balance, the outcome merely reaffirmed their dominance over their major competitors. Biden collected the 48 delegates up for grabs for Democrats, and former President Donald Trump collected the 47 delegates for Republicans.
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Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
In addition to $8.5 billion in direct funding, $11 billion will be provided in loans.
The money will come from
the CHIPS and Science Act.
The funds will go toward "computer chip
plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico
and Oregon," CBS News reports. .
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
The deal will help the U.S. to produce 20%
of the most advanced computer chips
in the world by 2030, according to
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Failure is not an option — leading-edge
chips are the core of our innovation
system, especially when it comes
to advances in artificial intelligence
and our military systems, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
We can't just design chips.
We have to make them in America, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
Biden's funding announcement comes
amid a heated presidential campaign.
Administration officials want to get chip technology funding
"out the door as quickly as possible so that the Biden campaign can point to concrete progress on one of the
White House's signature programs," analysts say.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called the
CHIPS Act "the most critical industrial
policy legislation since World War II.".
We think of this as a defining
moment for the United States, the
semiconductor industry and for Intel, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, via statement
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US Facing Winter Storms, , Thunderstorms and Wildfires This Week.
NBC reports that the United States is facing
a slew of weather-related risks on March 13.
A major snowstorm is forming over the Rockies and severe
thunderstorms are taking shape across the Plains, while Texas
and Oklahoma are facing an extreme risk of wildfires.
Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings
on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could
turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season.
Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings
on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could
turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit
Denver through midday before plummeting
temperatures bring snow in the early evening.
Heavy snow with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour
are expected to last through the morning of March 15 and
make travel across the I-25 corridor nearly impossible.
Meanwhile, four million people across Kansas,
Missouri and Nebraska are facing the risk of severe
storms, including large hail and isolated tornadoes.
On March 14, the storm is expected to
shift east, threatening 21 million people from
northern Illinois down to northeast Texas.
At the same time, the southern Plains
are facing an increased risk of wildfires.
The Storm Prediction Center warned
that critical-to-extreme fire danger
could result in a 'wildfire outbreak.'.
On March 13, Amarillo, Lubbock and Roswell, New Mexico
are all under Red Flag Warnings and considered at
extreme risk due to high winds and dry conditions
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Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is using
the success of the film 'Oppenheimer' to
draw attention to nuclear threats,
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The NTI's "Make Nukes History" campaign includes billboards, posters, an art installation and an open letter signed by celebrities, calling for an end to nuclear weapons.
'Oppenheimer' cast member Matthew Modine issued a statement about the campaign.
Every person should be educated
about the incredible destructive power
of nuclear weapons. Understanding
the threat illuminates a necessary
path toward their elimination, Matthew Modine, via statement.
From the moment of the first atomic
bomb test at Los Alamos, New Mexico,
our entire planet has been at risk.
We need to stop this insanity, Matthew Modine, via statement.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. .
The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. .
At a time of great uncertainty,
even one nuclear weapon —
on land, under the sea, in the
air, or in space — is too many. , Via open letter.
To protect our families,
our communities and our world,
we must demand that global leaders work to make nuclear weapons
history — and build a brighter future, Via open letter
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‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed , Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter.
A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, NPR reports.
A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, NPR reports.
Her negligence, prosecutors argued, led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for 'Rust.'.
Her negligence, prosecutors argued, led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for 'Rust.'.
According to prosecutors, Gutierrez-Reed brought at least one live round of ammo on set, which was loaded into a prop gun.
The gun went off as Alec Baldwin was holding it, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. .
The gun went off as Alec Baldwin was holding it, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. .
This is not a case where Hannah
Gutierrez made one mistake, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments.
This case is about constant,
never-ending safety failures that
resulted in the death of a human
being and nearly killed another, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments.
This case is about constant,
never-ending safety failures that
resulted in the death of a human
being and nearly killed another, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments.
Jason Bowles, defense attorney for Gutierrez-Reed, argued that his client
had been unfairly "scapegoated.".
You had a production company on a
shoestring budget, an A-list actor
calling all the shots. In the end, they
had someone they could all blame, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments.
You had a production company on a
shoestring budget, an A-list actor
calling all the shots. In the end, they
had someone they could all blame, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments.
Justice for Halyna does not mean
injustice for Hannah. It does not mean
they get to steamroll her and get to
spin their version of facts and call it
truth. Because that's not truth, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments.
Both sides also blamed Baldwin for the incident.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Both sides also blamed Baldwin for the incident.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Baldwin's criminal trial will begin on July 9
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Oil Companies Announce , Massive Merger Amid Rush , to Snatch up Drilling Land.
'The Guardian' reports that two United States oil
and gas companies have announced a massive
$26 billion merger in an attempt to increase output. .
Diamondback Energy will purchase
Endeavor Energy Resources, creating
a company valued at approximately $50 billion.
This is a combination of two strong,
established companies merging to
create a ‘must own’ North American
independent oil company, Travis Stice, Chairman and chief executive of Diamondback, via 'The Guardian'.
Endeavor shareholders will reportedly
receive about $117 million in Diamondback shares,
as well as an additional $8 billion in cash. .
The merger will see current
Endeavor shareholders retain just under
40% of the newly created company.
The latest news comes amid a wave of
mergers aimed at increasing output by purchasing
rivals who own the rights to proven oil reserves.
October saw Chevron make a $53 billion deal to
purchase Hess and ExxonMobil finalized a $59.5
billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
October saw Chevron make a $53 billion deal to
purchase Hess and ExxonMobil finalized a $59.5
billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
The recent acquisition of Endeavor is focused on boosting
extraction of oil and gas from the Permian oilfield,
which spans large swathes of New Mexico and Texas.
In 1979, Endeavor was founded with a single
well in the Permian oilfield and now produces
approximately 400,000 barrels of oil per day.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned
that new fossil fuel developments will push the
world past global warming safety thresholds
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