The Paxson family is suing Google for negligence after Philip Paxson, a father of two, died in a car accident while following Google Maps directions. The suit alleges that Google had been informed of the bridge collapse nine years prior, but failed to update its navigation system. The family is seeking damages for the wrongful death of Philip Paxson and hopes to bring attention to the dangers of relying on GPS navigation systems.
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In her upcoming memoir, Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, alleges that Rudy Giuliani groped her during an event on Jan. 6, 2021. The Guardian obtained a copy of the book and published quotes from Hutchinson, who wrote that Giuliani had put his hand under her blazer and skirt. Giuliani has not commented on the allegations, which will be detailed in Hutchinson's book set to be released next week.
The trial of two police officers in Brighton, Colorado has begun over the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died in 2019 after a confrontation with the officers. Prosecutors allege that the officers ignored McClain's pleas of "I can't breathe" as they put him in a neck hold and injected him with a powerful sedative. The defense argued that the officers had acted appropriately and had only used force when McClain resisted. The outcome of the trial is expected to be closely watched by the public as it is the first of several trials stemming from the incident.
The Biden administration has announced an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuelan migrants, allowing recent arrivals to apply for deportation protections and work permits. This move is in response to the growing number of people fleeing the South American country and elsewhere to arrive at the U.S. border with Mexico, as well as the request from cities struggling to house asylum-seekers. The TPS program was created to offer a temporary safe haven to migrants from countries facing humanitarian crises, and Venezuelans who arrived in the U.S. before March 2021 are eligible for the program.
The Senate has confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the nation's top military officer, in a move that is necessary to confirm Biden's nominees and ensure the Pentagon is adequately funded. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday night that the House will vote again on the $826.2 billion defense bill, and the House plans to move forward with the Department of Defense bill and then a number of other appropriation bills. It remains to be seen whether the House will be able to pass the defense bill and avert a government shutdown in 10 days.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has moved forward with confirming three senior military nominees who were blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), including Gen. Eric Smith for Marine Corps commandant. Tuberville had been holding up more than 300 military nominations due to his objections to the Pentagon’s policy on travel for abortion care, but he implemented a combination of procedural and political gymnastics to force the Senate to confirm Gen. Eric Smith’s promotion to Marine Corps commandant. Despite this small break in the logjam, hundreds of other lower-ranking military officials are still waiting for Senate approval.
Kraft Heinz Recalls 83,800 Cases of American Processed Cheese Slices Due to Potential Choking Hazard
Kraft Heinz Recalls 83,800 Cases of American Processed Cheese Slices Due to Potential Choking Hazard
Kraft Heinz has announced a recall of 83,800 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices due to a potential choking hazard. Six people reported gagging or choking, but no injuries were reported. The issue was caused by a "temporary issue" with a wrapping machine at one of its plants, and consumers can contact Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations for a full refund.
Additionally, it is important to check the expiration date on the tests when they arrive to ensure they are still valid.