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The Justice Department is suing SpaceX for allegedly not hiring refugees and asylees
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against SpaceX, alleging discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices from September 2018 to May 2022. Alleged Violations: The lawsuit claims that SpaceX discouraged refugees and asylum recipients from applying for positions and favored hiring only U.S. citizens and permanent residents. * SpaceX purportedly falsely […]
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Lahaina wants closure. Authorities plead for patience
Lahaina, Hawaii is in the midst of recovery efforts following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over 100 years, with authorities and the public grappling with the scale of devastation and loss. Forensics on the scene: A federal team comprising over two dozen pathologists, forensic dentists, and coroners from the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]
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Billy McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal?
Billy McFarland, who was convicted for fraud over the Fyre Festival, plans to organize the Fyre Festival II, raising questions about its legality and feasibility. The big picture: McFarland was jailed for four years for defrauding investors and ticket buyers out of $26 million with the ill-fated Fyre Festival in 2017. * Released from prison […]
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Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that’s a win
Climate change was discussed in a recent GOP debate, reflecting the interest of younger Republicans in the issue, despite a largely dismissive response from the candidates on stage. Context: During a Fox News-hosted GOP presidential debate, questions about climate change were introduced, a first for such an event. * The question came from Alexander Diaz, […]
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Millions of children need aid a year after Pakistan’s devastating floods, UNICEF says
One year after Pakistan’s severe floods, an estimated four million children still require humanitarian aid and resources, as raised by the United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF. Situation’s severity: The floods have created pressing conditions for millions, and recovery efforts are facing considerable funding shortages. * Over 100,000 people have been evacuated from areas affected by […]
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For Trump, X marks the spot for his social media return. Why that could really matter
Former President Donald Trump returned to the social media platform “X,” previously known as Twitter, to post for the first time since being expelled, causing potential impacts in the social media and political landscape. The return: Donald Trump was allowed back on X by its majority owner Elon Musk and made his first post after […]
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Up First briefing: Trump’s busy week; extremism in a hit song; ‘miracle’ Lahaina house
Former President Donald Trump has turned himself in on charges related to attempts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, while a song hailed by the Republican party is causing a stir due to extremist lyrics, and the death of Russian military leader Yevgeny Prigozhin raises questions about the future of his Wagner group in Africa. […]
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388: The number of people unaccounted for in Maui fire falls by more than half
The number of individuals unaccounted for following the Aug. 8 Maui wildfire has dropped to 388, from over 1,000 earlier this week, according to Maui County officials. Back and forth: The tally of unaccounted individuals has fluctuated significantly in recent days. * At the start of this week, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen stated the […]
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Beyond the jabs, Wisconsin voters craved specifics from first GOP primary debate
Wisconsin voters attending the first Republican presidential primary debate expressed a desire for more policy details, specifically in regard to the U.S. economy. Main Concerns: Wisconsin voters showed a strong desire for specifics on how candidates plan to address economic issues. * Bernard Hall, a Trump voter in previous elections, said he’s seeking an alternative […]
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Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital
Subway, the sandwich chain, is being sold to the restaurant-focused private equity firm Roark Capital. The big picture: Subway is planning to expand and upgrade its stores under its new owners. * The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it was reported that Roark offered around $9.6 billion. * Subway’s leadership team is […]