Washington — The Biden administration on Friday announced an expedited immigration process that will allow immigrants exploited in the workplace, or involved in labor investigations, to apply for protections from deportation and for work permits. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a streamlined process for immigrants without legal status …
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January, 2023
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12 January
Like working from home? Some companies say enough is enough.
Some of America’s most prominent companies want to turn back the clock on working from home and require employees to spend more time in the workplace. At Walt Disney Co., which moved quickly to shutter its offices and theme parks after COVID-19 erupted in 2020, newly restored CEO Bob Iger …
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9 January
Customer fatally shot robbery suspect and returned money to patrons at Texas taqueria, police say
A customer at a Texas taqueria allegedly shot and killed an armed robbery suspect before returning stolen money back to other patrons, Houston police said. On Monday, they tweeted that the man they said fired the fatal shots, 46, “was questioned by homicide detectives today. After consultation w/@HarrisCountyDAO, the incident …
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9 January
House passes rules package that was at heart of McCarthy’s speaker battle
Washington — The House on Monday narrowly passed a package of rules governing its operations for the 118th Congress and laying out the Republican majority’s priorities, fresh off a grueling speaker’s election that spanned more than four days and ended on a historic 15th ballot. The package passed 220-213, with one Republican …
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4 January
Teacher wearing MAGA hat to school was protected speech under First Amendment, appeals court rules
Vancouver, Wash. — The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First Amendment. Court documents show that science teacher Eric Dodge brought the …
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December, 2022
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23 December
McDonald’s unveiled an automated store. Some consumers aren’t loving it.
McDonald’s new test restaurant near Fort Worth, Texas could be the future of fast-food operators: Instead of human workers handing you a bag at the drive-thru, an automatic conveyer belt brings your order to the window. Ordering is done through kiosks or an app — no humans involved there, either. …
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23 December
Jury selection for Proud Boys trial to resume in January
Jury selection for the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants will resume in early January after a holiday break, according to court records. The judge presiding over the case against the far-right extremist group members questioned prospective jurors for a fifth day on …
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16 December
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A Northern California toddler fatally struck by a stray bullet while sleeping in his car seat last year was the victim of a rolling gun battle between rival gangs on a freeway, prosecutors said Thursday as they announced charges against three people. The 1-year-old boy, Jasper Wu, was killed Nov. …
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16 December
Starbucks workers staging three
Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores. More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out, according to Starbucks Workers United, the labor group organizing the effort. The strike will be …
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16 December
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Dec. 18, 2022: Manchin, Cuellar, Gonzales, Gottlieb
“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: Sen. Joe Manchin — (D) West Virginia Rep. Henry Cuellar — (D) Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales — (R) Texas Dr. Scott Gottlieb — Former FDA commissioner, Pfizer board member How to watch “Face the Nation” Date: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 TV: “Face the Nation” airs Sunday mornings on CBS. …
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