UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract that includes "overwhelmingly lucrative" raises for workers, including a raise of starting pay for part-timers to $21 an hour. The contract, if ratified, would avert a strike and is seen as a major victory for the union. The agreement is now subject to a ratification vote by the union's members.
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Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has turned over thousands of documents to special counsel Jack Smith's office as part of the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Kerik's lawyer has confirmed that the documents, mostly in PDF format, were collected during the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. The documents are expected to provide further insight into the matter, with more information to be released by the Special Counsel's office in the coming weeks.
On Sunday, a Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to a U.S. hunter-killer drone over Syria, deploying a flare that damaged the drone's propeller. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich said the drone was on a mission to defeat ISIS and the Russian fighter's disregard for flight safety "detracts from our mission". This is the latest in a series of close encounters between U.S. and Russian aircraft in the region, with the U.S. accusing Russia of unsafe and unprofessional behavior.
The Florida Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand to Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer for her conduct during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The court found that Scherer had violated several rules governing judicial conduct, including showing bias toward the prosecution. This reprimand is a reminder of the importance of judicial impartiality and the tragic events of the Parkland school shooting that occurred in February 2018.
On April 20th, the White House is set to announce the creation of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, which will include three sites in Mississippi and Chicago to honor Till and his mother and recognize the impact of their story on the civil rights movement. President Joe Biden will sign the proclamation at the White House, officially designating the sites as a national monument.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and members of his 2024 presidential campaign team were involved in a car accident in Tennessee on Tuesday morning, but all involved were uninjured. The accident occurred while DeSantis and his team were traveling to an event in Chattanooga, and it is unclear how it will affect his campaign. DeSantis has been involved in several controversies in the past few months, including allegations of voter suppression and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Northwestern University is facing a widening hazing scandal with two lawsuits from former quarterback Lloyd Yates and an unnamed female athlete alleging mistreatment and sexual abuse. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing both plaintiffs, and more lawsuits are expected to be filed in the coming days. The university has a responsibility to protect its students and ensure that they are not subjected to mistreatment or abuse.
Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, the Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, is in critical but stable condition after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head following a domestic dispute. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has expressed his support for Ramirez and his family, and the Miami-Dade Police Department has offered their support during this difficult time.