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Think you can name your child anything you want in California? Nope: For millions of Californians who may want to name a child in line with their cultural ...
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Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, die at 62 - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, pass away at 62 years old
- Twins George and Lori Schappell, previously holding the title as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away.
- On April 7, George and Lori passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as documented by Guinness World Records. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
- Through exceptional schedule management and willingness to compromise, the siblings managed to harmonize life and passion. Lori worked in a hospital laundry unit, and George's musical performances occasionally took them abroad.
- According to Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins form when an early embryo only partially separates to create two individuals.
OJ Simpson, former football star acquitted of murder, dies at 76: Simpson died after a battle with cancer, his family said.
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
KDF bosses feared dead in Kerio Valley chopper crash: KDF chopper with unknown number of occupants on board crashes in Kaben, Elgeyo Marakwet, authorities say.
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Stardust: Nightclub fire families cheer as verdict delivered - BBC News: Forty-eight people died in the 1981 fire at a nightclub on Valentine's Day.
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Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News
- The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.
- The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.
- Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.
- The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.
Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis's wife Samantha has died, aged 53: The Star Wars and Tenable star said: 'I miss her hugs'
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Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
- Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.
- Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.
- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
'World's best mum' stabbed to death in Sydney shopping centre knife attack: Five women and a man have died in a major incident at Westfield shopping centre in ...
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead: In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.
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Oman Weather: Twelve deaths recorded across Sultanate: Several more people are still reported missing
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Brazilian police detain woman suspected of taking a dead man to withdraw bank loan
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Unemployed 99 Cents Only workers to get help from Los Angeles County: Help in the form of job placements and skills training could be coming for those former 99 ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/09/unemployed-99-cents-only-workers-to-get-help-from-los-angeles-county/
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed: Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months for Halyna Hutchins' death
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in Israeli Jails
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Studio City freeway crash that killed LA Fire Department recruit not classified as a hit-and-run
dailynews.com/2024/04/17/studio-city-freeway-crash-that-killed-la-fire-department-recruit-not-classified-as-a-hit-and-run/
Biden calls Trump unfit to lead the military and is off on details of uncle's death
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Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Germany mourns soccer world champion Bernd Hölzenbein - Death at 78 | Sport: World champion Bernd Hölzenbein is dead. Eintracht Frankfurt's record goalscorer has ...
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Quick Glance: World Champion Hölzenbein: A Life for Eintracht Frankfurt
- Bernd Hölzenbein, Eintracht Frankfurt's legend, has passed away.
- He was part of the 1974 World Cup title and shaped an era.
- Hölzenbein remained loyal to Eintracht even in difficult times.
- His greatest experience was the 1974 World Cup title.
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died: Cavalli was known for exotic animal prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans ...
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Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
Michael Douglas says he wanted Hank Pym to die in the last film.
“There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode... But ...
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Woman, 54, dies at Celtic Park prior to St Mirren game: A 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the stadium on Saturday.
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Death doula says life is more meaningful if you 'get real' about the end: Alua Arthur helps people plan for death. A big part of her work is helping them ...
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Major Los Angeles highway to undergo weeks of closures to construct large wildlife crossing
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Eleanor Coppola Dead: 'Hearts of Darkness' Filmmaker Was 87: Eleanor Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola's longtime wife and the documentarian behind 'Hearts ...
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LAPD officer won't face charges for Burlington Coat Factory shooting: A Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a 14-year-old girl through the wall of a ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/lapd-officer-who-shot-girl-in-burlington-coat-factory-changing-room-wont-face-charges
Tesla whistleblower in legal battle over braking-safety concerns: A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.
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Sydney stabbing: First pictures emerge of mum stabbed to death in shopping mall: Ash Good died while trying to defend her nine-month-old baby girl from a ...
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Coachella 2024: For No Doubt fans, Coachella this year is an overdue dream come true
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Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded
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Quick Glance: Rescue of 174 Stranded People After Deadly Cable Car Accident
- The rescue of 174 people stranded in Turkey after a deadly cable car accident was successfully completed.
- A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved in rescuing people from the Tunektepe cable car.
- The stranded individuals had been stuck since the accident on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident, with an expert commission assisting in the process.
Bojangles, known for its chicken and biscuits, is coming to California. Here’s where
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Eleanor Coppola Dead: Francis Ford Coppola's Wife Was 87: Eleanor Coppola, a filmmaker and wife to Francis Ford Coppola and mother to Sofia Coppola, has died ...
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Quick Glance: Eleanor Coppola, Hearts of Darkness Director and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Dies at 87
- Eleanor Coppola, wife of Francis Ford Coppola, has passed away at the age of 87. She is best known for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the groundbreaking 1991 documentary that chronicled the making of Apocalypse Now, the iconic 1979 film.
- Eleanor first met her future husband on the set of Dementia 13, Francis' feature directorial debut. Eleanor was the assistant art director on the film, and the couple soon began dating before getting married in 1963. Their children Gian-Carlo, Roman, and Sofia all entered the movie business after growing up on film sets, with Gian-Carlo tragically passing away in 1986 at the age of 22.
Sydney shopping centre stabbing victims — what we know so far: Five of the six people killed in a stabbing attack at the Bondi junction shopping centre, Sydney ...
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Hassan Whiteside mourns death of 23-year-old brother: ‘I will never be okay’: Former NBA big man Hassan Whiteside took to Instagram to mourn the death of his ...
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OC Fair 2024: Alice Cooper, Sublime With Rome join Pacific Amphitheatre lineup: Needtobreathe will play a post-fair show Aug. 22. Tickets include one day of fair ...
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World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
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Hard drive destroyer vibrates hard drives to death in 90 seconds — DiskMantler then spits out the individual components
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Sydney attack: Mum Ashlee Good, who died protecting baby, was 'beautiful person': Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's ...
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Singaporean woman missing in Spain found dead with multiple stab wounds: Reports: A Singaporean man has been arrested by Spanish authorities in connection with ...
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Scottish boxer Willie Limond dies aged 45 following seizure: Limond had been in a critical condition in Monklands hospital after being discovered unresponsive ...
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3 people dead after crash in I-83 construction zone: I-83 south has been shut down since the overnight crash in York County.
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Nobel Prize winner Peter Higgs has died: A coincidence, a group effort, just a few weeks of work - and a Nobel Prize in Physics. Peter Higgs liked to downplay ...
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Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.: Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County’s ...
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1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into Texas public safety office
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Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Two horses die at Grand National as animal charities call for end to racing: Horses Giovinco and Pikar both died on the second day of racing.
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Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
- I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.
- Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.
- There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.
- Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
The rights and wrongs of assisted dying: Britain’s next great social reform is coming. Here’s how it should work
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GAA player (27) dies in ‘tragic accident’ in Australia: Tributes have been paid to a 27-year-old Irish man who has died following a “tragic accident” in ...
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Student athlete Chazan Page killed in a hit-and-run Sunday afternoon: Chazan Page, a 20-year-old student athlete and native Nashvillian, died in a hit-and-run ...
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Sydney stabbing attack: Family of mother who died trying to save her baby called a 'beautiful human'
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Disneyland Pride Nite tickets go on sale this week: The Gay Pride events will be held on June 18 and 20 at Disneyland.
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Quick Glance: Colorful Disneyland Celebrates LGBTQ
- Disneyland will be the center of Gay Pride with rainbow-colored streets, buildings, attractions, parades, fireworks, dance parties and photo opportunities.
- The ticket sales for the Pride Nite events will commence on April 9 for Magic Key annual passholders and on April 11 for the general public. Sales will start at 9 a.m. on both days.
- Mark your calendar for the Pride Nite events scheduled to take place on June 18 and 20 at Disneyland.
- Exciting entertainment awaits, featuring a Welcome Pride cavalcade with beloved Disney characters dressed in rainbow outfits, dazzling Pride Nite fireworks, the lively Pride Nite Dance Club by the Rivers of America, the fun-filled Ohana Dance Party in Tomorrowland, and classic Country Line Dancing in the Golden Horseshoe.
Five victims of Sydney shopping centre stabbings named as tributes flood in: Six people died and 12 others were injured after a series of stabbings at the ...
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Los Angeles Needs More Early Education Teachers. How About Parents?: There’s a shortage of early childhood educators across the country. To help ...
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Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in its largest ever fraud case
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Bradford stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of killing Kulsuma Akter: Habibur Masum is arrested on suspicion of murdering Kulsuma Akter who was stabbed as she ...
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Dad who left baby son Ollie Davis with 40 bone fractures jailed for murder: The jury was told how five-week-old Ollie Davis was found lifeless in his crib at ...
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Quick Glance: Father of Ollie Davis Receives Life Sentence for Murdering Infant Son
- A father has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his five-week-old baby, who tragically passed away due to a broken neck.
- The judge at Loughborough Court highlighted that medical professionals confirmed Ollie's extensive injuries, including 23 rib fractures, typically associated with a “high energy car crash.”
- Michael Davis was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years, while the mother of the baby, Kayleigh Driver, received a seven-year prison term.
Hundreds of Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank after missing Israeli boy found dead
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Ethan Blackwell inquest: If baby had been delivered seven hours earlier he would have survived
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Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/16/have-disneyland-magic-key-prices-finally-outpaced-demand/
Mum died after bungling hospital staff checked 'do not resuscitate' notice of the wrong patient
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Jennifer Garner mourns her father William Garner after his death at 85: Jennifer Garner shared with her social media followers on Monday that her father William ...
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California may cut many new programs due to massive budget gap: Facing tough financial choices to close a budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-18/public-defenders-foster-kids-immigrants-newsom-backtracks-on-new-programs-amid-california-deficit
Chance Perdomo Dies: ‘Gen V’ Star Was 27: 'Gen V' Star Chance Perdomo Dies at 27
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Quick Glance: Chance Perdomo Dies in Motorcycle Accident at 27
- Actor Chance Perdomo, recognized for his roles in Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has passed away.
- Perdomo tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but reports indicate no other individuals were harmed. His representatives have officially verified his untimely demise. He was a mere 27 years old.
- Born in Los Angeles and raised in England, Chance Perdomo received a BAFTA nomination for his outstanding performance in the BBC Three drama Killed by My Debt. He gained fame for portraying Ambrose Spellman in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
- The production of the upcoming season of Gen V has been delayed due to the unexpected passing of Perdomo. The show's producers have issued a statement expressing their sorrow over the heartbreaking news.
Militia confirms death: Israeli army kills Hezbollah commander: Israel's army kills a high-ranking Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Lebanon's coastal ...
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Southern California faces another weekend storm, bringing rain and cold temperatures
pressenterprise.com/2024/04/11/southern-california-faces-another-storm-bringing-rain-and-cold-temperatures/
The "cannon fodder" of tomorrow: war museums prepare Russian schoolchildren for an early death
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California McDonald's franchisee responds to new fast-food worker wages: Restaurant owners have been looking for ways to offset the bigger paychecks ...
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Quick Glance: California McDonald's franchisee responds to new wage requirements
- A McDonald's franchisee raised prices in response to California's new fast-food worker wage requirements.
- "I can't charge $20 for a Happy Meal," expressed the franchisee, concerned about retaining customers, in an interview with CNN.
- Restaurant owners are exploring strategies to mitigate the impact of the increased wages.
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
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Faith Ringgold Dies at 93; Wove Black Life Into Quilts and Children’s Books: A champion of Black artists, she explored themes of race, gender, class ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/arts/faith-ringgold-dead.html
Martin Scorsese Exalts the Films of Powell and Pressburger in First Trailer for Acclaimed Documentary
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Mickey, Minnie and other Disneyland character performers move one step closer to unionizing
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
Tributes paid to football fan who died at Celtic Park: Alison McGoff was pronounced dead at the stadium on Saturday.
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South African footballer Luke Fleurs shot dead in car hijacking aged 24: Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a carjacking in the Johannesbug ...
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Quick Glance: Football Community Honors Luke Fleurs Following Tragic Passing at Chiefs
- Coach Gavin Hunt from SuperSport United, TV hosts Carol Tshabalala and Thomas Mlambo, soccer icon Lucas Radebe, and various Premier Soccer League clubs paid tribute to the late player Luke Fleurs from Kaizer Chiefs.
- It was revealed on Wednesday night that Fleurs had tragically passed away earlier in the day after an armed robbery in Johannesburg. The incident reportedly occurred in Honeydew.
- The confirmation of Fleurs' tragic death was provided by the Chiefs on Thursday morning, expressing their condolences. Additionally, other football figures expressed their sorrow over the loss of Fleurs.
- Joining the Chiefs in October, the 24-year-old defender and junior national team member departed SuperSport in September after participating in 70 matches.
U.S. man convicted in decades-long identity theft that led to his victim being jailed
ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-man-convicted-in-decades-long-identity-theft-that-led-to-his-victim-being-jailed-1.6835799
Ramadan is ending this week. How communities decide when : How Muslim communities in Los Angeles County observe the lunar calendar marks the end of Ramadan and ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/observing-the-lunar-calendar-and-its-marking-of-the-end-of-ramadan
99 Cents Only to close all 371 stores and wind down its business: The City of Commerce deep-discount retailer, for years one of the few true "dollar" stores ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-04/99-cents-only-closes-stores
Quick Glance: 99 Cents Only to Close All 371 Stores and Cease Longstanding Business
- After more than four decades, 99 Cents Only will close all 371 of its stores and cease its business operations.
- The decision was made due to various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting consumer demand, inflationary pressures, and increasing levels of shrinkage.
- The closure of 99 Cents Only reflects a broader weakness in the dollar-store category, with other major retailers also announcing store closures.
- Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, 99 Cents Only was a trailblazer in single-price retail and faced pressure from rising wages and competition from larger chains.
California McDonald's franchisee responds to new fast-food worker wages: Restaurant owners have been looking for ways to offset the bigger paychecks ...
businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-franchisee-on-raising-prices-to-cover-california-minimum-wage-2024-4
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Tributes to 'superhero' dad, 45, who ran into burning house to save his son: Police and the fire service rushed to the home on Warrington Road at around 2 ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/wigan-house-fire-sees-four-year-old-boy-die-injuries-20659796/
'Another mum without her son. Heartbreaking' – Tributes flood in for 15-year-old Isaac Brown stabbed to death in West Bromwich
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/west-bromwich/2024/04/09/another-mum-without-her-son-heartbreaking--tributes-flood-in-for-15-year-old-isaac-brown-stabbed-to-death-in-west-bromwich/
Sydney stabbing: Injured baby girl out of intensive care: The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital.
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68824889
Gunfight at south Florida bar leaves two dead, seven injured: A gunfight at a suburban Miami bar left two people dead and seven injured early Saturday.
ctvnews.ca/world/gunfight-at-south-florida-bar-leaves-two-dead-seven-injured-1.6836565
Quick Glance: Two Dead and Seven Wounded in Florida Mall Shooting
- A shooting at a popular Florida shopping mall resulted in two dead and seven wounded individuals.
- A security guard was killed during a fight at the Martini Bar in CityPlace Doral, followed by a gun battle with police where the shooter also died.
- Six bystanders and a police officer were injured, with the officer applying his own tourniquet and later being discharged from the hospital.
- Locals expressed shock over the violent incident, which occurred a year after Doral police conducted active shooter and mass casualty training.
LAFD recruit killed while giving aid on 101 Freeway In Studio City: A procession was held late Monday morning from the crash scene to the Los Angeles County ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/15/lafd-recruit-killed-while-giving-aid-on-101-freeway-in-studio-city/
California woman falls 42 metres to her death hiking with husband and toddler: Zaynab Joseph fell 42 metres down Arizona's Bear Mountain on a trip with her ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68850254
Alexa and Carlos PenaVega reveal stillbirth of daughter: 'It has been a painful journey'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/15/alexa-carlos-penavega-daughter-death-stillbirth-big-time-rush/73334765007/
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