Hundreds of Starbucks stores across the US are set to go on strike this week in response to the company's treatment of queer and trans workers. The union representing baristas, Starbucks Workers United, said more than 150 stores representing nearly 3,500 workers have pledged to join the strikes. The dispute began last week when the union alleged that dozens of US stores were not allowing employees to decorate for Pride month. The strike is set to be a major test for Starbucks, as it remains to be seen how the company will respond to the demands of the union.
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The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Biden administration's policy to prioritize the deportation of immigrants deemed to pose the greatest risk to public safety or were picked up at the border. The policy, which was blocked by the Trump administration, will now be able to take effect, allowing immigration officers to focus their resources on those who pose the greatest risk to public safety. Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority that the challengers did not have legal standing to sue over the plan.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled that Texas and Louisiana do not have standing to challenge Biden administration immigration guidelines. The ruling clears the way…
This article discusses the ethical implications of Associate Justice Samuel Alito's vacation to Alaska with hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer. While it is unclear who paid for the trip, it is possible that Singer himself flew Alito to Alaska on a private jet. This has raised questions about the impartiality of the Supreme Court, and the justices are expected to address the issue soon.
Mike Pence expressed hope that Donald Trump would accept the 2020 election results, and Asa Hutchinson said that if Trump is re-elected and convicted, he may try to pardon himself. Pence also said he was doubtful about running for president if Trump had accepted the results.
Juneteenth is a national holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, celebrated by communities for over a century. This year, CBS News will host a special marathon of BET's "America In Black" series to commemorate the day. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the freedom and resilience of African Americans, and to recognize the long and difficult struggle for civil rights in the United States.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits Beijing in Attempt to Reduce Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits Beijing in Attempt to Reduce Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Beijing to reduce the escalating tensions between the United States and China. The visit was originally planned for February, but was postponed due to a Chinese surveillance balloon incident. Despite the visit, the prospects for any significant breakthrough on the most pressing issues between the two countries are slim. The visit is seen as an opportunity for the two countries to discuss their differences and find a way to reduce the tensions between them, but it is unclear if the visit will be successful in achieving any meaningful progress.
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed upstart league, have proposed a surprise deal which has raised concerns from top Democrats in the Senate and House. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of Jamal Khashoggi, has spoken out on the matter, saying that her late husband would agree that the people of Saudi Arabia shouldn't be penalized. The Treasury Department is now tasked with investigating the deal to determine whether it should be allowed to go through.