A day of protests at well over a thousand locations nationwide saw huge numbers of pro-worker activists and Walmart employees themselves protesting against the retail giant’s notoriously low wages and flagrant disregard for their employees’ well-being. Click Here: New Zealand rugby store As Salon.com’s Josh Eidelson reports: At a protest outside a Walmart store in…
Month: November 2020
CIA, Caught in Colossal Lie, Lost Agent in Iran in 2007
Though the Associated Press held back the story three times at the request of the US government, on Thursday the news agency finally published a multi-year investigation that found an American who went missing in Iran in 2007 was not just a private businessman traveling for work, but a CIA asset. It remains unclear if…
Airstrike in Yemen Worst Attack in over a Year
A reported US drone attack in Yemen yesterday is the bloodiest air strike reported in the country so far this year. A convoy or procession travelling to a wedding in southern Yemen, was attacked by US drones local and international media reported. At least 10 and possibly up to 17 people were reportedly killed. Up to…
UN Human Rights Chief: Surveillance Backlash Akin to Anti-Aparthied Movement
Click:Everydrops The international outcry in response to leaks provided by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is similar to the backlash against the apartheid regime in South Africa, UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay said during a radio interview Thursday. “I see how combined and collective action by everybody can end serious violations of human rights,”…
Voters want to drain the swamp? They can start with Louisiana GOP
Click:cnc router cutting machine An underdog, populist cattle farmer abandoned by the national Democratic Party needs your help — and he needs it immediately. ADVERTISEMENT On Saturday, Louisianans will choose their next U.S. senator. The prohibitive favorite is John Neely Kennedy, the state treasurer. Kennedy has received big bucks from national Republicans and, on Friday,…
WWE's ThunderDome run in Orlando expected to end in late-November
According to the amended contract between WWE and the city of Orlando, Florida, the ThunderDome will remain in the Amway Center through Tuesday, November 24th. However, with both the NBA’s anticipated return and minor league hockey returning in December, it’s expected their residency in the facility will be soon coming to an end. The deal…
Leclerc: ‘We expected something better’ from Imola quali
Charles Leclerc will start tomorrow’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from seventh place, but the Ferrari driver admitted that he’s struggled in today’s qualifying and had been hoping for a better outcome. Leclerc was a full second off the pole position time recorded by Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. He’ll also have to find…