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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Two people were killed and three injured in a shooting near a campground area hosting a music festival in Washington State Saturday night. Law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired into the crowd and the suspect was taken into custody. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not yet been released and the motive for the shooting is unknown.
18-year-old Iam Tongi made history by becoming the first Pacific Islander singer to win the 21st season of “American Idol”. His win was met with much enthusiasm from fans of the show, and his story is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication. His original song “I’ll Be Seeing You” was dedicated to his father who had passed away months before his audition.
A Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning after opening an exit door and activating the emergency slide on a Boeing 737 plane. The plane was bound for Seattle when the incident occurred, and the identity of the passenger has not been released. Delta Air Lines has confirmed the incident and is working with local law enforcement to determine the cause of the incident.
Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha has sworn to the U.S. Secret Service that Rep. George Santos of New York was "in charge of" a fraud scheme that led to Trelha's arrest in 2017. Santos has denied the allegations, but the Secret Service has interviewed him and the investigation remains open. The House Ethics Committee has yet to comment, but the investigation could have serious implications for the New York congressman.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has denied allegations that he was the mastermind behind a credit card skimming operation in 2017, as stated in a sworn declaration by his former roommate Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha. Santos claims he is innocent and that Trelha provided him with the materials and taught him how to put skimming devices and cameras on ATM machines. The FBI and other federal law enforcement officials are currently investigating the allegations against Santos.
Tacoma Police Department has arrested 53-year-old Shawn Kemp, a six-time NBA All-Star and Seattle Supersonics legend, in connection with a drive-by shooting near the Tacoma Mall. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the parking lot and located the suspect who had fired off the shots. The altercation between the occupants of two cars had led to shots being fired, and one car fled the scene. Kemp was booked into jail and the charge listed is "drive-by shooting".