## UPS announces 20,000 job cuts, 73 facility closures amid fewer Amazon shipments

Authored by denver7.com

The workforce reduction comes amid a period of uncertainty for UPS.

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“I want to thank all UPSers for their hard work and efforts in this very dynamic environment,” said Carol Tomé, UPS CEO.

The macro environment may be uncertain, but with our actions, we will emerge as an even stronger, more nimble UPS.”.

Earlier this year, UPS announced that it would reduce its volume of Amazon shipments by over 50% by mid-2026.

Brian Dykes, chief financial officer for UPS, said its anticipated Amazon volume reduction would remove $3.5 billion in expenses in 2025.

UPS leaders said in an investor call that it's unclear what, if any, impact tariffs will have on operations. »

### John Waters Says Trump Will ‘Never Get Rid of Drag’

Authored by indiewire.com

Waters’ career in cinema was largely made with the support of this community, with one of his frequent collaborators being the famous drag queen Divine.

“He’ll never get rid of drag,” Waters said.

To some degree, Waters is downplaying his own involvement in putting drag front and center within our culture. »

### Neighbors demand answers after ‘rampant masturbation’ takes over Seattle park

Authored by the-independent.com

Residents of a Seattle neighborhood are pushing for the city to do something to stop alleged criminal acts — including "rampant public masturbation" — at their local park.

"It's bad activity," Lee Keller, a spokesperson with Denny Blaine Park for All, said, according to King 5 News.

Friends of Denny Blaine hopes that Seattle police officers and park rangers will agree to take part in a training that includes reminders that nudity is not illegal in Washington. »

### After killing unarmed man, Texas deputy told colleague: 'I just smoked a dude'

Authored by nbcnews.com

After another deputy arrived minutes later, Iversen, then 57, returned to his patrol car and phoned a colleague.

In the following days and weeks, Randall’s mother searched for answers in vain, calling the Texas Rangers and the Rusk County district attorney’s office.

Two days after the killing, Iversen sat for an interview with the Texas Rangers, the agency that investigates police shootings. »

### Trump Orders Hegseth, Bondi to Send Military Assets to State, Local Police 'to Prevent Crime' in Latest Executive Order

Authored by latintimes.com

Since returning to office, Trump has made "law and order" a central focus of his administration, criticizing cities he claims have restricted policing through equity-driven reforms.

Under the new executive order, Trump instructed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify how military equipment, training, and personnel can be used to strengthen local policing efforts within 90 days.

Civil liberties groups have warned that the executive order could violate the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in civilian law enforcement. »

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