WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled Senate plans to move forward on Monday with the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson after a tie vote in committee.The Judiciary Committee deadlocked on a party-line vote of 11 to 11 with all Democrats voting yes and all Republicans voting no.The tie means Jackson is stuck in committee…Continue Reading
When the news broke that the upstart Amazon Labor Union had made history by winning its union election at Amazon’s sprawling JFK8 fulfillment center, labor experts were as jubilant as they were puzzled. How had this group of Staten Island warehouse workers, who had decided to form their own independent organization instead of trying to…Continue Reading
A mother riding an all-terrain vehicle with her family died Saturday when it submerged in water, according to Pennsylvania authorities.Jamie Uchic, 37, of Jermyn, Pennsylvania, was killed in an accidental drowning at Aylesworth Park, the Lackawanna County Coroner’s Office told NBC News on Monday.The park is in Archbald, about 115 miles northwest of Newark, New…Continue Reading
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has dropped out of Coachella, leaving the festival without a headliner slot weeks before it starts, according to TMZ, citing sources close to the performer.It is unclear why Ye reportedly canceled his performance abruptly. The festival, which takes place in Indio, California, is scheduled for later this month, on…Continue Reading
From wildfires to sea level rise and heat waves, climate change is having a dramatic impact on the environment and people’s health and well-being. So what can the world do about it? That’s the focus of the third and final report — released Monday — from a recent cycle of climate discussions among scientists with the United…Continue Reading
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Reproductive Health Equity Act into law on Monday, solidifying Colorado residents’ right to abortion.”In the state of Colorado, the serious decision to start or end a pregnancy with medical assistance will remain between a person, their doctor, and their faith,” the signing statement from Polis read.The law affirms that…Continue Reading
Popular Hawaiian-style concept unveils comprehensive rebrand to bring authentic island experience to more markets across the U.S. Salt Lake City, UT (RestaurantNews.com) Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Restaurant is giving guests a glimpse of the diverse ocean lifestyle that’s signature to the Hawaiian islands through its brand-new prototype. After growing up in Oahu, brothers Kimo and…Continue Reading
Popular family-owned café and bake shoppe to offer buy one, get one free empanadas and host social media giveaway on April 8 Houston, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Renowned for its scratch-made empanadas, Rustika Café and Bakery is celebrating the popular pastry with a special BOGO offer this National Empanada Day on April 8! Rustika’s empanadas have been…Continue Reading
Popular drive-thru drink concept to hire up to 40 team members ahead of May grand opening in Fairview Town Center Fairview, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Texans can look forward to a little more pop in their favorite fountain drinks because Swig – the one-of-a-kind, Utah-born customizable drink shop – will make its debut in Fairview on Friday,…Continue Reading
Image credit: Happy Lemon Dive into this week’s top stories from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco (RestaurantNews.com) What Now Media Group, Inc., the industry-leading publisher of pre-opening restaurant news, has released its weekly bulletin with the biggest stories from its 12…Continue Reading
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