The Daily Populous

Friday September 27th, 2024 day edition

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A union has called for staff at Ubisoft’s French operation to strike over a return to office order and pay dispute.

The STJV said the return to work order was announced following the collapse of profit-sharing negotiations between Ubisoft France management and staff.

A first strike has been called for October 15 to 17.

This isn't the first time the STJV has organised a strike at Ubisoft France.

The latest strike action comes amid a tough period for Ubisoft that has sparked an internal investigation overseen by the company’s board of directors.

The recently released Star Wars Outlaws failed to sell as well as Ubisoft hoped, and it’s just delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows into 2025.

Meanwhile, Ubisoft has ditched Epic Games Store timed exclusivity for its PC games and gone back to day-one launches on Steam. »

China’s newest nuclear submarine sank in dock, US officials confirm

Authored by theguardian.com

China’s efforts to achieve maritime military parity with the US have suffered a serious blow after its newest state-of-the-art nuclear submarine sank in a dock, American officials have confirmed.

The submarine was eventually salvaged but it is believed that it will take many months before it can be put to sea.

“Can you imagine a US nuclear submarine sinking in San Diego and the government hushes it up and doesn’t tell anybody about it? »

Fox News Poll: Harris is ahead of Trump by 3 points in Georgia

Authored by foxnews.com

In a head-to-head matchup, Vice President Kamala Harris tops former President Trump by 3 percentage points in a Fox News survey of Georgia voters.

Harris’ largest lead is on handling the issue of abortion, where she is favored by 18 points.

The two candidates are rated more closely on bringing needed change (Harris by 4 points), making the country safe (Trump +3), and handling the economy (Trump +4). »

Solidarity Overcomes Hate as Residents Flock to Haitian-Owned Restaurants in Springfield Ohio Amidst Trump’s Baseless Claims

Authored by tvfandomlounge.com

Hundreds of local Springfield residents are packing Haitian restaurants to show support for their contributions to the neighborhood.

Trump’s comments, alongside those of Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, have spurred the local community into action.

Casey Rollins, the executive director of the Springfield Society of St. Vincent de Paul, noted a significant rise in donations. »

Judge who put teen in handcuffs during field trip is demoted to speeding tickets

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Judge who put teen in handcuffs during field trip is demoted to speeding tickets.

DETROIT -- A Detroit judge who was temporarily removed after ordering a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip is back on the bench but assigned to speeding tickets and other relatively minor offenses.

Judge Kenneth King lost courtroom duties in August and was ordered into social-emotional training by the chief judge at 36th District Court. »