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Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts became the first in the nation Tuesday to certify a union, marking a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers amid ongoing concerns over pay, expenses and working conditions. The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states…
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Trump’s White House makeover includes a bug infestation: report
Crews at the White House are preparing for a UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14th, celebrating the nation’s 250th and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthdays. Described as a “construction zone eyesore,” The Daily Beast reports two cranes are constructing a metal arch for lighting over the UFC stage near the Executive Residence. As…
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Santa Monica’s beloved Pacific Park celebrates 30th anniversary
Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday” messages, anniversary graphics, and a…
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‘Summer House’ reunion set to unpack West, Amanda scandal—How to watch
One of the most highly anticipated reunions in Bravo history is finally here. The “Summer House” Season 10 reunion, which begins airing tonight, comes on the heels of some drama that broke after cameras stopped rolling on the season. (l-r) Ben Waddell, Bailey Taylor, Mia Calabrese, Ciara Miller, Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Carl…
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What to Know About the Trump Administration’s Proposal for Government-Wide NDAs
Scenes from outside the United States Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2019. —Sarah Silbiger—The Washington Post/Getty Images The Trump Administration is proposing requiring all government workers to sign nondisclosure agreements that would prohibit them from sharing sensitive information, according to a draft notice posted on the Federal Register by the…
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media. The notice in the Federal Register from the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday asked for comment on a draft NDA to be used by federal agencies for “both new and…
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Fear over Trump’s confused threats forces Iceland to consider major defense move
Iceland is reconsidering its long-held independence from the European Union following President Donald Trump’s threats toward neighboring Greenland. Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said the “Greenland crisis definitely hit a nerve” with Icelandic voters, who could decide on a referendum this summer on whether to embark on exploratory talks with the EU bloc, marking a significant…
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Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares ‘Everything checked out PERFECTLY’
WASHINGTON — President Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina. The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups. It…
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Trump’s name ‘etched into marble’ in new plans for NYC landmark
Newly obtained renderings of the planned overhaul of New York City’s Penn Station show a presidential seal with Donald Trump’s name carved into the wall near one of the station’s new entrances — the latest in a string of public institutions and landmarks to bear the president’s name. Gothamist obtained internal architectural documents showing “President…
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‘CBS Mornings’ Skipped ‘Late Show’ Finale Coverage Over Colbert’s Tony Dokoupil-Bari Weiss Joke
There’s a reason coverage of Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” series finale was missing from “CBS Mornings” last week, despite being industry-shaping news impacting the Eye Network. CBS News President Tom Cibrowski reportedly directed “CBS Mornings” to ignore Colbert‘s final “Late Show” episode over lingering resentment about a joke the late night host made directed…