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Approximately 55,000 workers in Los Angeles County have initiated a two-day strike led by SEIU Local 721, citing failed contract negotiations and 44 alleged labor law violations. The strike, which affects various sectors including public services and health care, follows significant challenges faced by public workers after the January wildfires. Union leaders claim the county's proposal includes no cost-of-living increase while the county continues to invest in new office space, prompting concerns about the prioritization...

Four suspects, posing as police officers, robbed a deli in Brooklyn, New York City, forcing three males to the ground at gunpoint before fleeing in a dark van with stolen property. Surveillance footage captured the incident, which has led to an ongoing investigation by the NYPD, with no arrests made yet. The United Bodegas of America is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the robbery and advocating for panic buttons in bodegas for enhanced...

Big Lots Store Reopenings Post-Bankruptcy Big Lots is set to reopen 132 stores in May as part of its recovery strategy following its bankruptcy filing in September last year and subsequent acquisition by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The stores, which will operate under the Big Lots brand, previously slated for closure, are being revived by Variety Wholesalers, which aims to enhance accessibility across 14 states, with significant openings in North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The...

Four female students, aged 4 to 18, were killed on Monday in Chatham, Illinois, when a vehicle struck the YNOT After School Camp program. The driver, 44-year-old Marianne Akers, was hospitalized with no injuries and is not in custody as the investigation continues; authorities have stated the incident does not appear to be a targeted attack. In-person classes were canceled in the Ball-Chatham School District to focus on the emotional well-being of the community after...

During a recent hearing, DOJ attorneys defended the deportation of four alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, asserting it did not breach a court order requiring noncitizens to have a chance to voice safety concerns before removal. They claimed the operation was conducted by the Department of Defense, not Homeland Security. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has yet to rule on modifying the injunction but indicated a need for further information on the notice...

After Trump's tariffs, why does the UK continue trading with the US?Despite high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the UK continues to trade with the US due to the significant economic interdependence between the two nations. The US accounts for over 10% of global GDP, supplying essential goods like soybeans and machinery that are not easily replaceable. While the trade wars have encouraged countries to seek alternative markets, such shifts are time-consuming and could...