The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has issued a strong rebuke to three House Republican chairmen who requested testimony and documents related to their investigation into former President Donald Trump. In a letter, Leslie Dubeck, general counsel for the Manhattan DA's office, argued that the request was a violation of the separation of powers and would interfere with the investigation. The DA's office also noted that they had already provided the House with documents related to the case, and that they would not comply with the request and would continue to pursue their investigation.
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New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan Commits to Working in Stores and Focusing on Customer Experience
New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan Commits to Working in Stores and Focusing on Customer Experience
Laxman Narasimhan has taken over as Starbucks' new CEO, and has already begun to make his mark on the company. He has spent the past six months immersing himself in the company culture, including earning a barista certification and working in stores every month. Narasimhan is committed to focusing on the customer experience, and ensuring that Starbucks follows all labor laws.
Key takeaways: The district attorney’s office has argued that complying with the Republicans’ request would “interfere with law enforcement” and would represent an “unlawful incursion…
On March 23, 2023, France experienced widespread labor strikes and protests in response to President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms, causing major disruptions in transportation and 400 high schools being blockaded by students. Videos of un-emptied dumpsters set alight and police firing tear gas were seen on social media. The pension reforms have been met with public anger, and the government is yet to comment on the protests, leaving the future of the reforms uncertain.
The FTC has proposed a rule change that would make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions, requiring companies to simplify the cancellation process and providing consumers with annual reminders before automatically renewing them. This rule would affect millions of consumers in virtually every aspect of their lives, and the FTC is seeking public comment before the August 14th deadline.
Ford Motor Co. announced a $3 billion loss for its electric vehicle business, Ford Model e, this year. Despite this, the company is still expecting to hit its profit targets of between $9 billion and $11 billion. Ford is investing in new technologies to become a leader in the electric vehicle market and is confident that its investments will pay off in the long run.
An off-duty pilot stepped in to help the crew of a Southwest Airlines flight on Wednesday after one of the on-duty pilots had a medical emergency mid-flight. A credentialed pilot from another airline, who was on board, entered the Flight Deck and assisted with radio communication while the Southwest pilot flew the aircraft. A nurse who was also on board helped care for the pilot, highlighting the importance of having qualified personnel on board flights in case of emergencies.
The NTSB released a report on the 2021 Tennessee plane crash that killed Joe Lara and six others, concluding that the crash was caused by the pilot losing control due to spatial disorientation. The plane had taken off from an airport outside Nashville and entered the clouds shortly before the crash, and the NTSB noted that the pilot had not received any instrument training. The investigation is ongoing and the report is expected to be finalized in the coming months.