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Feds accuse Starbucks of unfair labor practices in Buffalo

Federal labor officials are accusing Starbucks of unfair labor practices at its stores in Buffalo, New York, including retaliation against pro-union employees

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Trump for His Use of the Terms "Chinese Virus" and "Kung Flu"

"No matter how deplorable the plaintiff finds the defendant's remarks, the First Amendment precludes civil liability for the remarks in order to protect the right to free and robust debate on matters of public concern, which the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus plainly is."

Reason · May 6, 2022

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nicki Minaj's dad

A businessman has pleaded guilty in a suburban New York hit-and-run crash that killed the father of Nicki Minaj

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Energica EVA Ribelle Rider Sets New Electric Moto Cannonball Record

Energica riders Steven Day and Rob Swartz set up the Charging Across America Challenge to try to set a new electric moto cannonball record. Here's how it went.

RideApart · May 6, 2022

Man who stormed Capitol in caveman costume gets prison

A New York City judge’s son who stormed the U.S. Capitol wearing a furry “caveman” costume has been sentenced to eight months in prison

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

NYC's Iconic One Times Square To Get $500M Redevelopment: What You Need To Know

One of New York City’s most famous office buildings is getting a $500 million makeover and a new focus as a visitor center.

Benzinga · May 6, 2022

Oman Assumes Presidency of Asia-Pacific Group at UN

The Sultanate of Oman has officially assumed the presidency of the Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations at a ceremony organized in New York. Oman’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad bin Awadh Al-Hassan, expressed willingness to lead the Group, which includes 55 member states. He stressed the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022

Cannabis Regulatory Update: Delaware's Marijuana Legalization Bill, NY Approves More Cultivator Licenses, New Hampshire

Delaware House Green Lights Marijuana Legalization Bill, Next Stop - Senate The Delaware House of Representatives gave the green light to a bill to legalize cannabis possession and sharing between adults, reported Marijuana Moment.

Benzinga · May 6, 2022

Thomas Tuchel confident the sale of Chelsea will now be completed quickly

Todd Boehly’s consortium has been handed preferred bidder status by Raine Group, the New York bank overseeing the Premier League club’s sale.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Cannabis Licensing: Will New York's Social Equity Model Set The Trend Or Get Tripped Up?

Several states that have recently or soon intend to roll out their adult-use cannabis marketplaces hope progressive equity licensing measures pay off, unlike the states before them. New York, New Jersey, Illinois and others aim to address criminal records while prioritizing licensing for drug war victims.

Benzinga · May 6, 2022