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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Bill Maher makes a super compelling case that pandering to racial groups is a sure way to lose elections ... because all these identities in America are now.. TMZ.com
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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Last week, the parents of Mohammed Abdul Arfath reported a ransom call demanding a substantial sum and threatening to sell their son's kidney if unpaid. Arfath, pursuing a master’s degree in IT in Ohio, went missing since March 7. Majlis Bachao Tahreek spokesperson raised the issue, urging assistance from External Affairs Minister Jaishankar. This follows a series of troubling incidents involving Indian students in the US, including deaths and disappearances.
#MohammedAbdulArfath #Arfath #IndianStudent #IndianStudentinUS #ITOhio #MajlisBachao #IndiaUS #Biden #IndianStudents #USnews #Worldnews #GangsinHaiti #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The recent death of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, an Indian student in Cincinnati, Ohio, raises concerns as it marks the third such tragic incident within a week involving Indian students in the United States. The cause of Benigeri's death remains unknown, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures for international students.
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Biden Marks Anniversary of , Toxic Train Derailment , With Visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
'The Independent' reports that President Joe Biden
will visit East Palestine, Ohio, one year after a fiery
derailment spewed toxic chemicals, raising health concerns. .
'The Independent' reports that President Joe Biden
will visit East Palestine, Ohio, one year after a fiery
derailment spewed toxic chemicals, raising health concerns. .
The visit is meant to tout the administration's
efforts to clean up the effects of the spill and
prevent future derailments and potential disasters.
The visit is meant to tout the administration's
efforts to clean up the effects of the spill and
prevent future derailments and potential disasters.
According to the White House, Biden will , "meet with residents impacted by the Norfolk
Southern train derailment and assess the progress
that his administration has helped deliver.”.
According to the White House, Biden will , "meet with residents impacted by the Norfolk
Southern train derailment and assess the progress
that his administration has helped deliver.”.
A White House official said the administration will mobilize, "a comprehensive, whole-of-government response
to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio,
and nearby affected communities.".
A White House official said the administration will mobilize, "a comprehensive, whole-of-government response
to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio,
and nearby affected communities.".
Throughout the response and
recovery process, the administration
has continued to closely coordinate
with the Ohio Governor, the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency,
the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection and
Department of Health and local partners, White House official, via 'The Independent'.
Throughout the response and
recovery process, the administration
has continued to closely coordinate
with the Ohio Governor, the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency,
the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection and
Department of Health and local partners, White House official, via 'The Independent'.
On February 3, 2023, 38 cars of the
150-car train derailed en route from
Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency said that vinyl
chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate and ethylene glycol
monobutyl ethers were released into the air, soil and water.
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency said that vinyl
chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate and ethylene glycol
monobutyl ethers were released into the air, soil and water.
The EPA said that chemical "levels of concern"
were not detected just days after the incident.
As President Biden has said from
the beginning, the administration
will continue to support the people
of East Palestine and other affected
communities for as long as it takes,
including by using every available tool
to hold Norfolk Southern accountable. , White House official, via 'The Independent'.
As President Biden has said from
the beginning, the administration
will continue to support the people
of East Palestine and other affected
communities for as long as it takes,
including by using every available tool
to hold Norfolk Southern accountable. , White House official, via 'The Independent'.
President Biden pledged he would
make Norfolk Southern clean up
its mess in East Palestine,
and his administration is delivering. , White House official, via 'The Independent'
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Norfolk Southern Joins Federal , Pilot Program for Workers , to Report Safety Concerns.
Some engineers and conductors at Norfolk Southern
will have access to a federal system to anonymously
report safety concerns without fear of retaliation. .
'The Independent' reports that Norfolk Southern
is the first of six major freight railroads to join
the Federal Railroad Administration's program. .
So far, the one-year pilot program is limited
to members of just two unions based in
Atlanta, Georgia, Elkhart, Indiana, and Roanoke, Virginia.
The agreement to participate in the program
comes just days before the one-year anniversary
of the fiery East Palestine, Ohio derailment. .
The agreement to participate in the program
comes just days before the one-year anniversary
of the fiery East Palestine, Ohio derailment. .
The disastrous crash prompted temporary evacuations
and has cost over $1 billion to cleanup hazardous
chemicals that were spilled and subsequently burned.
The disastrous crash prompted temporary evacuations
and has cost over $1 billion to cleanup hazardous
chemicals that were spilled and subsequently burned.
'The Independent' reports that the derailment has also
given rise to lingering questions regarding the long-term
health consequences for people living in the area.
'The Independent' reports that the derailment has also
given rise to lingering questions regarding the long-term
health consequences for people living in the area.
Norfolk Southern has taken a good
first step, and it’s time for the other
Class I railroads to back up their talk
with action and make good on their
promises to join this close call
reporting system and keep
America’s rail network safe, Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary, via 'The Independent'.
Norfolk Southern has taken a good
first step, and it’s time for the other
Class I railroads to back up their talk
with action and make good on their
promises to join this close call
reporting system and keep
America’s rail network safe, Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary, via 'The Independent'.
Major rail companies have resisted joining
the new federal reporting system, claiming their
own internal reporting systems are sufficient. .
According to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw,
the railroad's decision to join the new reporting program
will hopefully set an example for the rest of the industry.
According to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw,
the railroad's decision to join the new reporting program
will hopefully set an example for the rest of the industry.
NS is proud to partner with
our labor leaders and FRA to
make another industry-leading
advancement in safety, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via 'The Independent'
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