The Daily Populous

Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 day edition

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A workplace conflict allegedly ended in assault and the arrest of a High Point, North Carolina, pastor, according to police records.

A manager-in-training at a McDonald's complained to her husband on Thursday that employees were disrespecting her, according to a police report, and he came to his wife's workplace.

There, 57-year-old Dwayne Waden allegedly pushed a cook's head toward the deep fryer and punched him in the face, according to a police report of the incident.

Several employees had to pull Waden off the victim, according to the report, who "suffered a large contusion to the forehead and right eye, along with scratches on his neck.".

Officers were able to see footage from a surveillance video of the altercation.

Waden, whose Facebook profile identifies him as pastor of Elevated Life International Ministries and a semitruck driver, was arrested on a charge of assault, according to a police report, and released on a $1,000 bond.

The McDonald's local franchise confirmed to CBS News that the wife was no longer with the organization and said, "the safety and security of our employees and customers is our top priority. »

House Republican: Jeffrey Epstein flight logs not released because colleagues would be ‘compromised’

Authored by washingtontimes.com

A House Republican contended that the flight logs from accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet haven’t been made public because too many lawmakers could be “compromised.”.

“Too many of my colleagues I’m afraid are compromised in this area for whatever reason,” Mr. Burchett told Newsmax this week.

“[Sen. Dick Durbin] BLOCKED my request to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs. »

Melissa Hoskins: Two-time Olympic cyclist dies aged 32 after being hit by car

Authored by edition.cnn.com

Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has died aged 32, her country’s Olympic committee said on Monday.

The woman “suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment,” the police statement said.

Melissa Hoskins celebrates her silver medal in the Women's Scratch Race at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2012. »

Somaliland grants Ethiopia sea access in exchange for recognition – president

Authored by hornobserver.com

In the agreement, Ethiopia gains the right to station its navy in the Red Sea and secure access to the sea.

While still seeking international recognition since its separation from Somalia in 1992, Somaliland aims to strengthen its ties with Ethiopia through this strategic agreement.

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Somaliland's President, Muse Bihi Abdi, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Monday, granting Ethiopia a lease for a 20-kilometer sea base in the Red Sea. »

Naughty Dog is in danger of missing the boat with the PS5

Authored by theloadout.com

Across different PlayStation generations, Naughty Dog has given players some of the best games available on PS2, PS3, and PS4 respectively.

Naughty Dog needs a distinctly new IP to debut on the PS5 as we approach 4 years of the console’s lifespan.

We’re seeing what the PS5 is capable of now we’re nearly 4 years deep into its generation, and Naughty Dog could be at the forefront of that discussion. »