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Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LBGTQ+ causes, but the company denies it’s banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tactic in labor talks. Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week, starting with the flagship location in Seattle. The union has tried to establish a foothold at Starbucks for some time and at least 358 Starbucks stores have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to hold

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
World

Ukraine's president tells other countries to act before Russia attacks nuclear plant

Ukraine wants other countries to heed its warning that Russia may be planning to attack an occupied nuclear power plant to cause a radiation disaster, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Members of his government briefed international representatives on Thursday on the possible threat to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy said he expected other nations to “give appropriate signals and exert pressure” on Moscow. “Our principle is simple: The world must know what the occupier is preparing. Everyone who knows must act,” Zelenskyy said. “The world has enough power to prevent any radiation

Ukraine's president tells other countries to act before Russia attacks nuclear plant
World

Pope Francis invites artists to the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican seeks a new cultural dialogue

Pope Francis praised artists on Friday as true visionaries who can see, dream and invent as he welcomed 200 artists, filmmakers and writers into the Sistine Chapel to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vatican Museums’ contemporary art collection. Francis acknowledged that some in the crowd — there was Andres Serrano, of “Piss Christ” fame — sometimes use confrontation to make people think. But he said their aim was to find harmony and beauty. “You want to reveal reality also in its contradictions and in those things that it is more comfortable and convenient to keep

Pope Francis invites artists to the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican seeks a new cultural dialogue
Arts

Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii

Rapper-singer Doja Cat — the Grammy Award winner, fashion muse, and creator of many TikTok hits — is set to embark on a 2023 North American tour this fall. Doja Cat will be joined by song of the summer contender Ice Spice and up-and-coming rapper Doechii, as they open on select dates of her 24-date run. The Scarlet Tour kicks off on Halloween night in San Francisco and runs through December 13, with a final show scheduled in Chicago. The tour will hit most major cities in the U.S. as well as Toronto. The announcement arrives

Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii
World

4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says San Antonio is the 'perfect place' for Victor Wembanyama

Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to the San Antonio Spurs. And, no surprise, the four-time NBA champion told The Associated Press on Friday he sees a bright future at his former team for fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. Parker, who is now retired, played 17 seasons for the Spurs. He won NBA titles with the team in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014, so knows the franchise inside out. He told the AP in a phone interview it will be the “perfect place” for the 19-year-old French wonder, the No. 1 pick in

4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says San Antonio is the 'perfect place' for Victor Wembanyama
Political

Supreme Court allows a Biden policy to take effect focusing deportations on public safety risks

The Supreme Court said Friday it will no longer stand in the way of a long-blocked Biden administration policy to prioritize the deportation of immigrants who are deemed to pose the greatest public safety risk or were picked up at the border. The justices rejected a challenge from Republican-led states to a policy that, the administration said, recognizes that there is not enough money or manpower to deport all 11 million or so people who are in the United States illegally. The states had argued that federal immigration law requires authorities to detain and deport even those

Supreme Court allows a Biden policy to take effect focusing deportations on public safety risks
Political

Supreme Court upholds federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a section of federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration, ruling against a California man who offered adult adoptions he falsely claimed would lead to U.S. citizenship. The court by a 7-2 vote rejected arguments that the law is too broad and violates the Constitution. The case involves a section of federal immigration law that says a person who “encourages or induces” a non-citizen to come to or remain in the United States illegally can be punished by up to five years in prison. That’s increased to 10

Supreme Court upholds federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration
Economy

Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism

The Titan submersible imploded on a dive to visit the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023. Ocean Gate / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The tragic news of the destruction of the Titan submersible has brought attention to the thrilling, dangerous and expensive world of extreme tourism. As a researcher who studies hospitality and tourism management, I pay attention to the trends in tourism and study ways in which organizations like theme parks and resorts operate and change over time. Tourists are generally seeking more authentic experiences that occur without prescribed paths or known endpoints. Technology can often make

Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism
World

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in years past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified Friday during a federal hearing to examine the reasons behind a fiery train derailment in Ohio. The National Transportation Safety Board said in its preliminary report that an overheating wheel bearing likely caused the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment that sent a plume of toxic black smoke into the sky near East Palestine, Ohio. Several tank cars were damaged in the crash, and officials decided that five

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints
Health

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights

A judge’s ruling that struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to transgender people, families and providers after a historic wave of restrictions on trans people’s lives sailed through Republican statehouses this year. The 80-page ruling comes on the heels of other decisions blocking similar bans, which have been enacted by at least 20 states. LGBTQ+ advocates call it a sign of what to expect as a growing number of challenges to laws that limit transgender youth access to medical care, sports teams and bathrooms work their way through

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights
World

Man convicted of murder in the shooting of a UK police officer while the suspect was handcuffed

A man was convicted of murder on Friday for shooting a British police officer with an antique handgun while the suspect was handcuffed in a cell nearly three years ago. A jury deliberated for just over five hours before finding 25-year-old Louis De Zoysa guilty of killing Sgt. Matiu Ratana in September 2020. Prosecutors said that De Zoysa shot Ratana, 54, at Croydon Custody Center in south London as he was about to be searched. He had been arrested for possessing drugs and bullets. But during an initial search, the arresting officers didn’t find the 41-caliber revolver

Man convicted of murder in the shooting of a UK police officer while the suspect was handcuffed
World

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup. The United States will host the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and FIFA could yet give some Club World Cup games to those countries. The Club World Cup will take place in June-July 2025. The United States was chosen as

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
Political

Infowars host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge

Infowars host Owen Shroyer, who promoted baseless claims of 2020 election fraud on the far-right internet platform, pleaded guilty on Friday to joining the mob of Donald Trump supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol. Shroyer, who didn’t enter the Capitol but led rioters in chants near the top of the building’s steps, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of illegally entering a restricted area. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year behind bars. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly scheduled a Sept. 12 sentencing hearing for the 33-year-old Shroyer, who has hosted a daily show

Infowars host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
World

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says

NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. The person said teams were notified Thursday of a special league meeting that will take place in Minneapolis. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the league meeting was not announced. Three-quarters — 24 of the league’s 32 owners — approval is needed to finalize the deal between Dan Snyder and his family and a group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says
World

Serbia again threatens armed intervention in Kosovo as tension escalates

Serbia on Friday reiterated a threat to intervene militarily in its former province of Kosovo if NATO-led peacekeepers there fail to protect minority Serbs from what Belgrade called the terrorist threat of Kosovo’s ethnic Albanian authorities. In a brief televised address, the Serbian army chief-of-staff, Gen. Milan Mojsilovic, said Kosovo Serbs can no longer “tolerate the terror” of the Kosovo government, and that Serbia’s military stands ready to fulfil its tasks “in accordance” with the Serbian constitution and any orders from President Aleksandar Vucic. Serbia has put its troops on the border with Kosovo on the

Serbia again threatens armed intervention in Kosovo as tension escalates
World

Dior's Kim Jones celebrates 5 years as designer in gender-fluid Paris men's show

The historic courtyards of the Ecole Militaire served as the grand stage for Dior’s men’s show on Friday, a spectacle that played out under the watchful eye of the Eiffel Tower. A sweltering Parisian heatwave had guests like Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie using their metallic invitations as makeshift fans, and a futuristic, square plate-themed runway hinted at the show’s transformative intent. As celebrities found their seats, the show began with an unusual flourish that stirred the audience. Square tops on the runway receded, with male models rising from the remaining square holes, a costly theatrical

Dior's Kim Jones celebrates 5 years as designer in gender-fluid Paris men's show
Arts

Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive

“Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to millions of homes across the globe. Other than its rival show “Yo! MTV Raps,” the network known as Black Entertainment Television took up the mantle — despite some reluctance — to showcase a misunderstood rap culture decades before it became today’s most popular music genre. For many, BET became a safe place for those within hip-hop to express their artistry, although not without criticism. Through it all, the

Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive
Political

Defense industry dollars flowed to a Democratic senator after he gained a key role on spending

As Democrat Jon Tester headed for a surprise victory in his 2006 U.S. Senate race, he attacked his incumbent Montana Republican rival’s close ties to lobbyists and committed himself to a rigorous ethics standard. Now as he looks to win a fourth term in a race that could decide control of the Senate, Tester is embracing a practice he once held against his opponent: taking contributions from lobbyists and executives of corporations while helping craft a government spending package that directs billions of dollars. After Tester became chair of the Senate Defense Appropriations subcommittee in 2021, he

Defense industry dollars flowed to a Democratic senator after he gained a key role on spending
World

Supreme Court ruling complicates Navajo Nation's fight for more water

On some parts of the Navajo Nation, where roughly a third of the people lack reliable access to clean water, people have to drive for miles on red dirt roads to lug water home. Others rely on unregulated wells or water delivery trucks. Already facing some of the most severe water scarcity in the drought-stricken Southwest, the tribe now has to deal with a Supreme Court ruling this week that will make securing water even harder for the 170,000 enrolled tribal members who live on its reservation. “I know the battle and the strategy moving

Supreme Court ruling complicates Navajo Nation's fight for more water
World

Spurs, Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of the Summer League in Vegas

No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio and No. 2 pick Brandon Miller of Charlotte might go head-to-head on the first day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The NBA has San Antonio playing Charlotte on July 7, which is opening day in Las Vegas. It’ll be a summer rematch; the same two teams are playing at the California Classic in Sacramento on July 3, the first day of that event. Both Wembanyama and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich have said the generational French talent will play this summer. It’s just not clear how

Spurs, Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of the Summer League in Vegas
Political

US sanctions Russian intelligence officers over elections interference

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence officers who supervised two officers who were recently indicted by the Justice Department for their involvement in the Kremlin’s attempts to influence a local election in the United States. Yegor Popov, a Russian intelligence officer, was sanctioned Friday. He served as a primary handler of Alexander Ionov, a Russian operative who was charged by the Justice Department last year with recruiting political groups in the U.S. to advance pro-Russia propaganda, including about the invasion of Ukraine. U.S. authorities say Ionov recruited political groups in Florida, Georgia and

US sanctions Russian intelligence officers over elections interference
Political

Biden and Modi meet Apple, Google CEOs and other executives as Indian premier wraps state visit

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday opened the final day of the Indian prime minister’s four-day U.S. visit by meeting top American and Indian executives as the leaders look to increase cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductor production and space. The leaders are putting a spotlight on the “Innovation Handshake,” a new initiative aimed at addressing regulatory hurdles that stand in the way of cooperation between the two countries and promoting job growth in emerging technologies. “Our countries are taking innovation and cooperation to new levels,” Biden told the group, which included Apple CEO

Biden and Modi meet Apple, Google CEOs and other executives as Indian premier wraps state visit
World

Scrutiny rises on Titan sub's unconventional design after deep water disaster

The deadly implosion of the Titan submersible raises questions about whether the vessel exploring the Titanic wreckage was destined for its own disaster because of its unconventional design and its creator’s refusal to submit to safety checks that are standard in the industry. All five people aboard the Titan died when it was crushed near the world’s most famous shipwreck, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger said Thursday, bringing an end to a massive multinational search that began Sunday when the vessel first lost contact with its mother ship in the unforgiving North Atlantic. The Titan,

Scrutiny rises on Titan sub's unconventional design after deep water disaster
Political

A year after Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Black women still struggle for access to reproductive health care

House Democrats join an abortion-rights protest on July 19, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images It’s been a year since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and the predictions by several experts that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade would lead individual states to ban abortions have come true. Also true has been the impact of those bans and restrictions on the reproductive health disparities between Black and white women. As a scholar who studies reproductive policy, politics and social justice movements, I have always been aware

A year after Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, Black women still struggle for access to reproductive health care
Health

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution. The order bans local prosecutors from bringing abortion-related charges and state agencies from assisting in any criminal investigations without a court order. In addition, Arizona will not honor any extradition requests for people wanted for assisting, providing or seeking an abortion. Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions. “I will not allow extreme and out of touch politicians to get in the way of the fundamental right

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

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