Silicon Valley&#x27;s loudest moguls get behind RFK Jr.

businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage-restaurant-raise-pay-compete-2024-4

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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...

Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay

A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.

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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...

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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

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Apr 16

GOP tensions erupt over "destructive" Mike Johnson ouster threat: "People are mostly frustrated and angry," said one House Republican.

axios.com/2024/04/16/house-republicans-motion-to-vacate-massie-johnson

Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House

The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.

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Trump seeks to give boost to RFK Jr.: Former President Trump and his allies are actively trying to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign a boost ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589352-trump-seeks-to-give-boost-to-rfk-jr/

Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.

Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.

Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.

The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.

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Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set: Videos on X showed Grimes visibly frustrated during her Coachella set and, at one point ...

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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike

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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage

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Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...

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Biden seeks to bolster labor support with speech at union conference: Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/

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SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...

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Local leaders from the San Diego area called for more US border enforcement after a motorboat loaded with migrants navigated between surfers and beached itself ...

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California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries: Michaela Mendelsohn, who owns six El Pollo Loco locations serving grilled chicken ...

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If O.J. Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in line

apnews.com/article/oj-simpson-liable-estate-goldman-brown-6a6bfb5fec449adfe469d918b41ceda7

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.

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Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident: In documents filed for Prince Harry’s eco-tourism organization, Travalyst ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/prince-harry-america-residence/

Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.

The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.

There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.

It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.

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New PFAS lawsuit cites EPA's 'forever chemicals' drinking water rules: A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers ...

reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-pfas-lawsuit-cites-epas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rules-2024-04-15/

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RFK Jr.’s bump in polling fails to materialize after VP pick: When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced his 2024 running mate last month, his allies expected a bump ...

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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.

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Apr 12

Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...

Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact

Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.

The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.

Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.

Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.

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Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement: Alex Garland’s studious “objectivity” isn’t enough.

slate.com/culture/2024/04/civil-war-movie-2024-kirsten-dunst-a24-ending.html

Quick Glance: A24's 'Civil War' movie portrays a divided America

Alex Garland’s 'Civil War' takes place in a dystopian near-future version of a divided U.S.

A group of journalists travels through empty cities and deserted roads to Washington to overthrow a dictatorial president.

Critics expressed concerns over Garland's vague approach to the film's politics, amidst online debates surrounding it.

A24 heavily focuses on a marketing campaign that encourages viewers to 'pledge' allegiance and describe their type of American to promote the film.

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Most unusual CEO habits: from naps at noon to 3.30 a.m. workouts: These are some of the bizarre daily habits of top CEOs such as Elon Musk, Tim Cook ...

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Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today: It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees ...

Quick Glance: California: New Minimum Wage Impact on Fast Food Industry

Most fast food workers in California will earn at least $20 per hour starting Monday, providing more financial stability to the profession and potentially raising prices in the high-cost state.

The law was supported by the fast food franchise owners' trade association. However, many owners have expressed concerns about the law's impact on their businesses amid California's economic slowdown.

California has doubled its minimum wage to $16 per hour over the last decade, with data showing increased wages and sustained employment levels.

The law represents a negotiated compromise between the fast food industry and labor unions, applying to restaurants with limited table service and part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments.

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Biden Counters RFK Jr. With Kennedy Family Endorsements: President Joe Biden will be endorsed by more than a dozen members of the Kennedy family at an event ...

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Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...

thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/

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As Florida Democrats profess optimism, polling shows voters favor Donald Trump and Rick Scott

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RFK Jr. wants to "hear every side" on Jan. 6: "Both establishment parties are using J6 to pour fuel on the fire of America's divisions ...

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In a partner look: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd celebrate couple premiere: Everyone can and should now see their love. Bill Gates and his new girlfriend Paula Hurd ...

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A White House dinner, a slot at Coachella — Yoasobi is having a great week: J-pop's Ikura and Ayase say they had to cut their hair and learn English for a string ...

japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/17/music/yoasobi-coachella-white-house/

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Conspiracy theory 2024: RFK, GOP just can’t spread enough falsehoods: In the era of news being distorted by social media algorithms where “enragement equals ...

thehill.com/opinion/columnists/juan-williams/4577157-conspiracy-theory-2024-rfk-gop-just-cant-spread-enough-falsehoods/

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The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...

latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-16/the-ev-market-is-in-trouble-the-latest-sign-is-teslas-layoffs

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I Want My Taxes to Be Used for Our True National Security: Helping People in Need

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RFK Jr. running mate shares views on abortion after Arizona ruling: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, shared her views on abortion in a ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4584235-rfk-jr-running-mate-shares-views-on-abortion-after-arizona-ruling/

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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RFK Jr. says Jan. 6 special counsel would ‘restore peace’: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he would appoint a special counsel to determine whether sentences ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582849-rfk-jr-says-jan-6-special-counsel-would-restore-peace/

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RFK Jr. reminds me of Ralph Nader. And yes, this Kennedy would help Donald Trump | Opinion

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Tesla cuts Full Self-Driving subscription prices in US, Canada: Elon Musk's Tesla said on Friday it has cut prices of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-full-self-driving-subscription-prices-us-canada-2024-04-12/

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Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/

Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months

While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.

However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.

Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.

Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.

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Some independent candidates start their own political parties to ease ballot access

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Gaza protests block Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland highway: Protesters against the American response to the Israel-Hamas war shut down a pair of freeways in the Bay ...

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47 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish as car tries to cross US border

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Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...

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Nearly 50 pounds of meth hidden in ice chest full of fish seized at border, feds say

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Upset over California's $20 wage? What fast-food CEOs make: California's fast-food workers now have a $20 minimum wage. If you think that's too much ...

latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-04/upset-over-californias-20-wage-what-fast-food-ceos-make

Quick Glance: Comparison: CEO Salaries vs. Minimum Wage in California

Given the new $20 minimum wage for California's fast-food workers, it's important to examine the salaries of their CEOs.

The CEOs of Chipotle and McDonald's Corp. earn substantial amounts while their employees struggle. It is suggested that they reduce their bonuses to pay their workers a living wage instead of passing costs to customers or threatening staff cuts.

Supermarkets are increasing prices, making it challenging for even high earners to afford healthy food. The notion that supermarkets are the primary source for affordable, healthy food is diminishing.

The new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers is deemed reasonable as their earnings circulate back into the economy to provide food, shelter, and healthcare for many in need.

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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges

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Dolores Huerta, big supporter of RFK's '68 run, decries RFK Jr's '24 presidential bid

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