sh.itjust.works

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/24509847

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" As we reported earlier, Amazon workers at seven locations around the country organized a strike timed for the holidays to try to force Amazon to the bargaining table. These are workers who have already voted and decided to form a union, yet Amazon is simply refusing to recognize them or meet with them. Public pressure and striking is the only route left for those workers.

The #union has organized a petition calling on Amazon to recognize the union and enter into contract negotiations."

Ryan Grim Jan 06, 2025

VOY 2x01: The 37's

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/51918272

Summary

Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys chairman serving a 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, has requested a pardon from Donald Trump.

Tarrio's lawyer described him as a misunderstood conservative and blamed Trump’s rhetoric, including his “stand back and stand by” remark, for fueling Proud Boys' actions.

Tarrio, who was not in Washington during the attack, was convicted of organizing the group’s assault.

Trump has pledged to pardon some Jan. 6 defendants but has not commented on Tarrio’s request.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23959447

Summary

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with evidence requests in a $148 million defamation case brought by two Georgia election workers.

The judge ruled Giuliani "willfully violated" court orders, including missing a deadline to provide evidence about whether his Palm Beach condo is a primary residence or a vacation home subject to seizure.

Giuliani has surrendered some assets but failed to provide key items, such as sports memorabilia and cash account details.

A trial is set for later this month to resolve the asset dispute.

Summary

The U.S. reported its first human death from bird flu, involving a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying conditions who was exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds.

This marks the first severe H5N1 case in the U.S., though most of the 67 infections recorded have been mild.

The CDC maintains the risk of human transmission is low but noted mutations in the Louisiana case that could make the virus more transmissible.

The quiet Welsh village of Cyffylliog in Denbighshire is the last place you’d expect to see a crowd of eager bargain-hunters—especially ones staring perplexedly at an empty field. But thanks to a prank on Google Maps, the tiny community has become an unlikely hotspot for confused tourists and delivery drivers, all searching for a mythical Aldi supermarket. The debacle began when an unknown jokester placed a fake Aldi location in the heart of the village on Google Maps. Ever since, a steady stream of hopeful shoppers has been arriving, guided by their smartphones, only to find themselves standing in the middle of a grassy field, miles away from the nearest checkout lane.

The chaos reached new heights last week when a milk tanker, also misdirected by Google Maps, became stuck on a narrow village lane while attempting to locate the fictitious store. Residents were left with blocked roads for hours as the tanker had to be carefully maneuvered out, leaving locals both frustrated and incredulous.

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Residents, however, are less amused. “We’ve had people knocking on doors asking where the Aldi is, delivery vans with groceries trying to find a nonexistent loading dock, and even a bloke with a pallet of bread who thought he’d been hired to stock shelves!” said Sioned Davies, a local.

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