The Daily Populous

Tuesday December 17th, 2024 day edition

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Bethany Highman rushed to the school that her daughter attends as soon as her mom, who lives near the school, called her about the shooting.

Highman said she was able to briefly FaceTime with her daughter, so she knows she is safe.

“We’re just as hungry for what’s going on as I’m sure all of you are,” she said.

Highman said it is surreal because you never expect to go through this even though it does happen.

“I bring my daughter to school knowing well that this happens in the world.

You just bolt for the door and try to do everything you can as a parent to be with your kids.”.

Highman said she is angry about the shooting and devastated for the families who lost loved ones. »

Disneyland agrees to state’s largest wage theft settlement of $233 million with its workers

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Walt Disney Co. agreed to settle a wage theft class-action lawsuit for $233 million brought about by Disneyland workers five years earlier.

The company quietly agreed to settle a wage theft class-action lawsuit for $233 million brought about by Disneyland workers five years earlier.

“What we believe is the largest wage and hour class settlement in California history will change lives for Disney families and their communities,” said Randy Renick, an attorney representing the workers in the class-action suit. »

Trump’s Felony Conviction Stands, Judge Rules

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A judge has denied Donald Trump‘s request to toss his hush money conviction on grounds of presidential immunity.

The judge has not yet ruled on a motion from Trump’s lawyers to dismiss the conviction entirely now that his is president-elect.

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A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine

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Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office.

Kirillov, 54, was under sanctions from several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, for his actions in Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

In December 2023, Illia Kiva, a former pro-Moscow Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia, was shot and killed near Moscow. »

Amazon doesn't even have space for everyone it ordered back to the office

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Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly hitting pause on its return-to-office (RTO) plans due to a shortage of office space.

Why generative AI is in its 'Angry Birds' phase, according to DataStax CEO Chet Kapoor CC Share Subtitles Off.

Meanwhile, other big retailers, like Starbucks (SBUX) and Walmart (WMT), have also implemented tough office return policies for their employees. »