The PepsiCo bottling plant in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood abruptly closed, shocking long-term employees like Juan Gonzalez and Abdullah Kumasi. Teamsters Local 727 representatives were also surprised by the sudden shutdown, which occurred shortly after finalizing a new contract. PepsiCo stated the decision was due to physical limitations of the building, offering two months of full pay and benefits to employees while some, like 29-year employee Daryl Smith, are advocating for early retirement options and reassignment for longer-term workers.
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3 wounded in New York City’s Times Square shooting
Three people were injured in a shooting at Times Square, New York City, early Saturday morning, with one person in custody. Video footage showed chaos as people fled the scene; fortunately, the victims' injuries are not life-threatening, and overall gun violence in the city has significantly decreased this year. Want More Context? 🔎
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