Citing budgetary concerns, Democrats in California have agreed to delay a promised increase in the minimum wage for nearly half-a-million healthcare workers in the state. The agreement between Democratic legislators and Governor Gavin Newsom is designed to help close a multi-billion-dollar budgetary deficit. Pay Hike No Longer Imminent National Cancer Institute/Unsplash Under the original legislation, California health workers were set to receive a pay hike on July 1st, with their wages gradually increasing to $25 per hour over the course of ten years. The proposed wage hike would have affected 426,000 healthcare workers, although it does not apply to doctors…
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Over the past month, the US has recorded an uptick in both positive COVID-19 tests and hospitalization owing to the contagious disease. After weeks where the KP.2 variant was responsible for a plurality of new COVID-19 cases in the States, Government data now shows that a new variant has taken the lead. What The Data Reveals Mulyadi/Unsplash The ‘Nowcast’ data tracker by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the KP.3 variant is responsible for 33.1% of cases – an increase from 25% two weeks ago. The June 22 data shows that KP.2 is now the second-place…
A new study has found that the number of customers going to popular fast food chains such as Burger King and McDonald’s dramatically changed following the introduction of new minimum wage laws in the state of California. The new law which came into force on April 1st gave a pay boost to hundreds of thousands of fast-food workers in the Golden State. However, opponents warned it would be harmful to businesses and customers alike. Now, new data has shed light on who is right. California’s New Minimum Wage Law Thomas Hawk/Flickr Last year, Governor Gavin Newsome (D-CA) signed into law…
“The Boys” is a popular Superhero show that takes a subversive look into the genre and essentially asks “What if the Justice League were evil and bad people?” The show’s unusual angle has attracted a wide following, but some fans are not happy with its recent turn. In response to a new wave of complaints about wokeness, show writer Eric Kripke has told complainers to “go watch something else.” Return of The Boys MSN Season four of “The Boys” aired on Amazon Prime Video this Thursday, bringing with it the expected displays of blood, guts, profanity, and dark humor. However,…
Justin Timberlake, 43, was arrested earlier this week for driving while intoxicated. The “Can’t Stop The Feeling” singer was held overnight for arraignment in the early hours of Tuesday. The 10-time-Grammy-winner was pulled over after driving erratically at around 1AM Tuesday, and was subsequently taken to Sag Village Police Department for processing. Cops Reveal Shocking Details Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash The 43-year-old singer was arrested and charged after swerving in his 2025 grey BMW UT in the Hamptons. He repeatedly refused to take a chemical test after being pulled over by police. The cops who pulled Timberlake over reported that he had…
A new study has found evidence that elephants give each other names which they use to call out to one another. The results of the study further demonstrate the highly intelligent nature of the majestic creatures and the findings are already proving to be of great interest to wildlife biologists. How Did Researchers Make This Fascinating Discovery? David Heiling/Unsplash What originally caught researchers’ attention was that individual elephants responded differently to calls made by other members of their species. Researchers noticed that sometimes all elephants would respond to sounds made by another elephant. However, sometimes only an individual elephants would…
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced the latest update to the Apple system – 9 months after the last update went live. The launch of iOS 18 promises a number of significant changes for Apple consumers – some of which have earned both praise and heavy criticism from other tech leaders and Apple customers. However, some iPhone users will not be able to enjoy the new perks. An Updated Home Screen and Enhanced Privacy Bagus Hernawan/Unsplash One of the first changes iPhone users will notice when iOS 18 goes live will come via their home screen. Users will have more…
After facing last-minute mechanical worries, Boeing’s new Starliner capsule docked with the International Space Station on Thursday 6 June. The capsule, which has been dubbed “Calypso” by its crew members, was lofted into space atop an Atlas V rocket on Wednesday 5 June. This new success for Boeing could have major implications for an ongoing space race. Space Race Heats Up Official SpaceX Photos/Flickr The safe docking of the “Calypso” capsule represents a major victory for Boeing in its competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Both Boeing and SpaceX made major advances in their exploratory missions this week. However, despite the…
A New York woman was surprised to find that the ingredients in her Pistachio ice cream were not what she expected. Outraged, she has now launched a lawsuit against the ice cream chain. Now, a federal judge has given the Long Islander’s class action suit the go-ahead. How the court rules could have major consequences for a beloved summertime confection. What Was In The Pistachio Ice Cream? Caroline Hernandez/Unsplash The pistachio ice cream that Jenna Marie Duncan ordered contained flavoring that was made from a mixture of water, Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, Yellow 5 and Blue 1 dye. What surprised Duncan…
A chip flavor beloved by Britons is set to be banned across much of Europe after researchers raised health concerns. Already, the news has shocked and concerned fans of the popular snack. The chip flavor facing the ban is smoky bacon, after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) raised the alarm over potential health concerns. This flavor has been a staple of brands such as Frazzles and Walkers. Who Will Be Hit By The Ban? Wikipedia The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) who issued the smoky bacon warning has authority only over European Union (EU) states and Northern Ireland. For…