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Andrea Gibson, a renowned poet and performance artist known for addressing gender identity and politics, passed away at 49 after battling terminal cancer. Their death was announced by wife Megan Falley, and they were surrounded by loved ones in Boulder, Colorado; Gibson's work included several acclaimed books and participation in the upcoming documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light.” Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Andrea Gibson, a famous poet who wrote about...

Starbucks Mandates In-Office WorkStarbucks has announced that corporate staff in the US and Canada must work in-office four days a week starting in October or receive a payout to quit. This policy, aimed at enhancing productivity amid declining sales, follows a trend among companies like Amazon and JP Morgan to limit remote work, with CEO Brian Niccol emphasizing the importance of human connection for the company's turnaround. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Starbucks...

As the multi-state worker strike by Teamsters against Republic Services nears two weeks, state leaders are urging the company to finalize a contract and restore garbage collection services, which have been disrupted in 14 Massachusetts communities. Despite a proposal of a nearly 16% immediate wage increase, negotiations have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of bad faith. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Workers who collect garbage are on strike because they want...

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway will not face charges after his business partner, Jeffrey Sperbeck, died from blunt force trauma following a fall from a golf cart driven by Elway at a golf resort in La Quinta, California. Authorities have ruled the incident a tragic accident, with no criminal activity found, as Sperbeck, 62, was a longtime friend and agent who significantly impacted Elway's business ventures. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: NFL...

US President Donald Trump announced plans to supply "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine through NATO countries and threatened Russia with 100% tariffs on trade partners if a peace deal is not reached within 50 days. Following discussions with NATO chief Mark Rutte, Trump expressed frustration over the lack of progress in ending the conflict and criticized Vladimir Putin's actions despite diplomatic talks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US President Donald Trump announced that the...

Democratic officials from 24 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to restore over $6 billion in frozen education funding, which impacts various programs, including after-school initiatives and support for English language learners. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, claims the funding freeze has caused chaos and jeopardizes the academic success of students, with California alone losing $939 million. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Democratic leaders from 24 states...