Author: David Donovan
Chick-fil-A is attempting to break into the entertainment industry with plans to create original content for its own streaming platform as it eyes a release later this year. The fast food company has been developing family-friendly reality television shows in collaboration with major production companies including a gameshow and other unscripted content. Acquisitions and Licensing Source: Mav/Wikimedia Commons The chain restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, is additionally in talks to acquire and license programs on top of creating its own original content. According to Deadline, a gameshow produced by Glassman Media, which also produces NBC’s (CMCSA) The Wall, and…
California’s Supreme Court has ruled that public agencies are exempt from a contentious law that grants workers the right to sue their employers for alleged labor violations. In a case involving a large Bay Area healthcare system, justices on California’s highest court unanimously decided last week that public employers are largely exempt from wage law, which guarantees workers the right to daily meal and rest breaks. Restricting Public Employees Source: Coolcaesar/English Wikipedia The two aspects of the ruling, when taken together, significantly restrict public employees in the state’s ability to seek legal assistance in labor disputes. The decision was criticized…
On Tuesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defended his military record in the face of GOP scrutiny since becoming Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate last week. He said he was proud of his service and criticized Republicans for disparaging it after attacks from the Party based on his time in the military. “Proud to Have Served” Source: Minnesota National Guard/Flickr During a campaign appearance in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Walz stated, “These guys… are even attacking me for my record of service, and I just want to say, I’m proud to have served my country and I always will be.”…
In the wake of a $60 billion acquisition deal, ExxonMobil, the leading American producer of gas and oil, has announced layoffs as part of a workforce restructuring. According to a recent filing with the Texas Workforce Commission, the oil and gas company with headquarters in Texas will see layoffs imminently. Significant Acquisition Source: Lanzao0o1/Wikimedia Commons The layoffs have been brought about as a result of a significant acquisition, which necessitated some workforce reorganization. In a $60 billion deal in May, Exxon bought Pioneer Natural Resources, another Texas company that specializes in hydrocarbon exploration. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification issued…
The new Democratic National Committee (DNC) platform for 2024, was released on Sunday and included proposals for extensive gun control regulations. Gun rights advocacy groups are raising concerns in response to the platform that was announced. “Run Afoul” X user NSSF The Daily Caller News Foundation was informed by organizations like Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) that the DNC platform demonstrates that the Democrat’s proposals “run afoul” of Second Amendment safeguards. The platform, which was made public ahead of the August 19 convention, stated that Democrats would “pass a national red flag law…
George Santos, a novice politician who was expelled from Congress last year after a brief, scandal-plagued tenure, pleaded guilty on Monday to fabricating fundraising figures. Republican Santos entered a guilty plea to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, the latter of which carries a mandatory sentence of two years in prison. Inflating Numbers and Faking Names Wikimedia Commons user D. Benjamin Miller In order to qualify for financial and logistical support from the Republican party during the 2022 election cycle, Santos inflated fundraising numbers and faked donor names. The charges stemmed from when the…
According to Reuters, Donald Trump said he would love to have Elon Musk in his government. Musk was described as a “brilliant guy” and “smart” by the GOP nominee. Improving Government Efficiency Flickr user The White House If he wins in November, former President Donald Trump wants billionaire Elon Musk to serve in his administration. Musk previously stated that he would be interested in serving on a potential commission to improve government efficiency. “I Certainly Would” Flickr user The White House Trump offered a statement regarding the potential of appointing Musk to a cabinet or advisory position, as per Reuters.…
It’s possible that scientists have finally located the source of the object that killed off the dinosaurs. A rare type of asteroid collided with Earth, causing the most recent mass extinction on Earth 66 million years ago, researchers claim. Extinction of Species Wikimedia Commons user Eva K. That event resulted in the extinction of approximately 60% of Earth’s species, including all non-avian dinosaurs. It is thought to have brought about a terrible time in the planet’s history when the planet would have caught fire. Distant Outer Solar System NASA/ESA/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/M.H. Wong and I. de Pater During this period of destruction, the…
After knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans, Ernesto strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane late on Thursday as it sped toward Bermuda, posing a significant threat of damage over the weekend from strong winds and heavy rain. According to the National Hurricane Center’s early Friday update, Ernesto had sustained winds of 100 mph and was 360 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. The storm, which is moving at 14 mph, is expected to begin dumping a lot of rain on Bermuda on Friday and then pass close to or over the island on Saturday. NHC Warning Wikimedia Commons…
Russell Vought has made private claims that Project 2025 is ready to be “plugged right in” if Trump wins in November. However, a video of Vought that was secretly recorded and released on Thursday provides insight into one of the minds behind a far-right policy agenda from which Donald Trump has distanced himself in recent weeks. Secret Recording X user RussVought45 A meeting with Vought was secretly recorded by two activists from the non-profit Centre for Climate Reporting. On Thursday, the activists published a video of the meeting, in which Vought talks openly about what the plan will mean for…