The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Dollar Tree Inc., the parent company of discount retailers Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, to address workplace safety violations. The agreement requires Dollar Tree Inc. to conduct a nationwide assessment to identify and address safety hazards, as well as provide training and resources to store managers and employees. The settlement is part of the Department of Labor's ongoing efforts to ensure that all workers are provided with safe and healthy working conditions.
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A dangerous heat wave is affecting 130 million people in 22 states, with temperatures reaching as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave is accompanied by Tropical Storm Franklin, which is expected to dump up to 15 inches of rain in isolated areas. People in the affected areas are encouraged to take precautions and stay safe.
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Governor Tim Walz has appointed Natalie Hudson as the first person of color to lead the Minnesota Supreme Court as Chief Justice. Walz expressed confidence in her ability to lead the court, praising her reputation as a leader and consensus builder. Hudson expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the court, and the court will be responsible for deciding cases involving state law.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has suggested that the House of Representatives could open an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden next month if he does not provide personal records requested by Republicans. The Biden administration has not yet responded to the request, and it is unclear what documents are being sought. If the documents are provided, however, there would be no need for an impeachment inquiry.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was injured in a pickup basketball game and is uncertain if he will be able to participate in the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday. Burgum had been planning to attend the debate walk-through and is hoping to be able to stand for the debate, but his injury has added an unexpected twist to the race for the Republican nomination.
Fulton County, Georgia has returned a 41-count indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 others for their alleged involvement in an effort to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election. Several of the defendants have already surrendered to authorities, and the remaining defendants have been given a deadline to turn themselves in. Supporters of the former president have accused the Fulton County District Attorney of conducting a “personal political witch hunt” against Trump, while others have praised her efforts to investigate and prosecute alleged election fraud. The outcome of the case remains to be seen.
Over two weeks after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui, Hawaii, officials estimate that between 1,000 and 1,100 people remain unaccounted for. The FBI's Honolulu field office is working to clear people from the list, but only 104 families have submitted DNA samples to aid in the identification process. Emergency leaders are calling on families to provide DNA samples to help identify the remains of those discovered in the ashes.