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JanOne Subsidiary Opens Three New Recycling Centers

JanOne Inc. (NASDAQ:JAN) subsidiary ARCA Recycling plans to open three new recycling centers in June and July to support growth in its recycling business. The three new recycling centers are in Kent, Washington; Tulare, California; and Hainesport, New Jersey. Each region will benefit from new local jobs created by the centers. These new…

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

Washington S. Ct.: Whether Someone Has Been "Seized" Turns in Part on His Race

My follow-up question: There are also likely highly "disproportionate police contacts, investigative seizures, and uses of force against" men—which doubtless stem in part from men actually committing more crimes than women, but are likely also influenced by "implicit, institutional, and unconscious biases" on the part of law enforcement (and everyone…

Reason · Jun 9, 2022

Virginia General Assembly tabling Commanders stadium bill

The General Assembly is tabling for the year legislation intended to lure the Washington Commanders to Virginia

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

What to expect as the Jan. 6 committee hearings begin today

WASHINGTON — Hearings detailing the largest-scale investigation in congressional history begin Thursday, as the House Jan. 6 select committee works to explain how former President Donald Trump's false claims that the election was stolen boiled over to a riot in which more than a thousand Americans overwhelmed police and stormed…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022

Prospects dim for quick deal on Senate immigration proposals - Roll Call

Senate negotiators sounded doubtful they could put forward a bipartisan proposal before Congress leaves Washington for an August break.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2022

The eight new North East railway lines that could transform our region's train services by 2035

An upgrade strategy set to be signed off next week includes a raft of ambitious improvements including new Metro lines and a main line service to Newcastle International Airport

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

If You Invested $1000 in Amazon When Jeff Bezos Quit As CEO, Here's How Much You Would Have Now

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos was the CEO of the e-commerce giant for 27 years. The company was launched from Bezos’ garage in Bellevue, Washington on July 5, 1994, as an online book store. 

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

Capitol Hill staffers just got raises. These lawmakers say it’s their turn

WASHINGTON — Being a member of Congress definitely has its perks, but after a decade of being on the job with no raise, former Rep. Gregg Harper said enough was enough.

Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022

Woman, 23, who vanished after taking mystery job made cryptic call to be rescued

TiJae Baker's mum fears that her only child may have unwittingly joined a cult after she went missing and lost contact after travelling to Washington DC last month

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Top U.S. official meets Philippines' Marcos to boost "longstanding alliance"

Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos met with a top U.S. official in Manila on Thursday, underscoring efforts to preserve an alliance strained by incumbent leader Rodrigo Duterte's animosity toward Washington and his embrace of Beijing.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022