UAW Strikes Escalate, Forcing Ford's Largest Factory to Close
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UAW Strikes Escalate, Forcing Ford's Largest Factory to Close
UAW Strikes Escalate, Forcing, Ford's Largest Factory to Close.
Associated Press reports that the
United Auto Workers (UAW) union has escalated walkouts against Detroit's three largest automakers.
The extended strikes have shut down
Ford's largest factory, while threatening
to close Jeep maker Stellantis.
.
On October 11, an additional 8,700
workers left their jobs at Ford's
Kentucky truck plant in Louisville.
.
The next day, union President
Shawn Fain suggested further strikes
would take place against Stellantis.
The next day, union President
Shawn Fain suggested further strikes
would take place against Stellantis.
Here’s to hoping talks
at Stellantis today are more
productive than Ford yesterday, Shawn Fain, President of the
United Auto Workers union, via X.
Here’s to hoping talks
at Stellantis today are more
productive than Ford yesterday, Shawn Fain, President of the
United Auto Workers union, via X.
The Ford truck plant impacted by the latest
strike produces heavy-duty F-Series pickups,
as well as larger Ford and Lincoln SUVs.
.
AP reports that those vehicles are some of the
automaker's most lucrative products, with Ford stating
the plant generates $25 billion in revenue per year.
According to a statement by Fain,
the union has waited patiently, , "but Ford hasn't gotten the message.".
If they can’t understand that
after four weeks, the 8,700
workers shutting down this
extremely profitable plant
will help them understand it, Shawn Fain, President of the
United Auto Workers union, via X.
If they can’t understand that
after four weeks, the 8,700
workers shutting down this
extremely profitable plant
will help them understand it, Shawn Fain, President of the
United Auto Workers union, via X
Executive producer Mark Ford and director Erica Hanson chat with THR's Brande Victorian to discuss Lifetime's docuseries 'Where is Wendy Williams?' during the THR Frontrunners Lifetime Showcase held at San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles. Ford and Hanson spoke about having the former daytime talk show host's family's blessing to release the docuseries which has raised questions about Williams' ability to consent to the project, given her deteriorated state as a result of her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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Trump Promises to Stop , All Electric Car Sales.
In an effort to be reelected
as President of the Unites States.
Trump is promising oil and gas execs that
he'll keep electric vehicles (EVs) from being sold in the U.S. if they make significant donations to his campaign, Gizmodo reports. .
Trump said that he'd lower tailpipe emissions targets and cut EV tax credits, among other things. .
"You won't be able to sell those cars," Trump said.
However, the EV market continues to grow, with
at least 1.5 million units expected to sell in 2024.
If Trump squashes EV sales in the U.S., it could anger some Republicans since the market has provided more jobs and investments in the South.
For example, Hyundai is investing
$13 billion in Georgia, a state Trump lost
in 2020, to produce electric vehicles.
Meanwhile, analysts predict EV sales will continue to rise despite Trump's efforts.
Although, his tactics could prove
to slow those sales dramatically. .
Ford Motor executive chair
William Clay Ford Jr. weighed
in on Trump's promises.
Our time frame as a company,
our planning time frame, is a lot
longer than election cycles, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement.
When we’re whipsawed back
and forth by politicians that
becomes really difficult for us, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement
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LinkedIn Expands , AI Job-Hunting Features.
Premium English-speaking subscribers
will get a first look at LinkedIn's new
AI-powered features, The Verge reports.
The features can help users to find jobs,
tweak resumes and get advice from chatbots.
LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen
pointed to a new conversational job search tool. .
Navigate & find job opportunities effortlessly
and faster by simply asking in plain language,
such as, 'Find me a remote marketing job
in Detroit that pays at least $110,000.', LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen, via blog post.
You'll also be able to receive help with cover letters,
get feedback on your resume and "make edits
interactively with AI," according to LinkedIn's Rohan Rajiv. .
AI personas of various experts are also being developed.
The responses you’ll receive are trained
by experts and represent a blend
of insights that are personalized to
each learner’s unique needs, LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen, via blog post.
The company also intends to improve
search capabilities with generative AI. .
With our new search capabilities, every search
interaction becomes smarter — whether you’re
looking to find someone, explore jobs, conduct
outreach, or seek knowledge and answers, LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen, via blog post.
AI is set to revolutionize our search
capabilities, enabling you to explore
the depth and breadth of any topic
directly through LinkedIn search. , LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen, via blog post.
Enhancements are expected
to roll out “in the coming weeks.”
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In a tragic shooting at a Detroit suburb splash pad, an 8-year-old boy was critically injured and at least 7 others, including children, were shot. The suspect opened fire indiscriminately before being contained in a home, where they died by suicide. The random attack shattered a summer day outing and left the community reeling from another senseless act of gun violence just over a year after the Oxford High School mass shooting nearby.
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Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the ‘Coolest Moment’ of His Career to Date.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight'
on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was.
When I think about coolest moments
of my career, right now at the top,
there has to be this thing that I got
to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I got to sing ‘Sing for the Moment’
with him, which is a record where
he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I mean, just what an incredible
night and I got to go do it
in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. .
Em reached out, his team reached
out and said, ‘Would you be interested
in doing this since he was already
there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was
a joke until I met Eminem himself …
As soon as I met Eminem, it was like
the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I was giddy, like a child.
You could see it all over my
performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'.
I have been drowning in this album. I’ve
never wrote more songs. I’ve never took
it more serious and I’m probably gonna
release more music this year than I’ve
ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'
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More Storms Forecast to Hit , Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated , by Widespread Floods.
NBC reports that communities across the Midwest
have been devastated by days of flooding,
with more storms forecast to hit later in the week.
Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid
an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding
100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas.
Over 220,000 people were left
without power from the storms,
according to PowerOutage.com. .
As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have
been classified as being in a major flood stage,
with at least two other rivers expected to join them. .
On June 25, entire communities
in Minnesota were left submerged
amid widespread flooding. .
According to local officials,
the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato,
Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure.".
At the same time, FEMA teams have
been dispatched to six counties in Iowa
that have been impacted by flooding. .
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
NBC reports that more storms are on the way,
with Missouri expected to experience the
worst of it on the evening of June 26. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes.
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Severe Weather Causes , Thousands of Americans to Lose Power.
The past few days have brought deadly tornadoes
and storms across the country, BBC reports.
Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people
were killed, and hundreds more were injured.
Approximately 200,000 people
still have no power, BBC reports. .
Kentucky had the most outages,
leaving over 80,000 homes without power.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has
declared a state of emergency, referencing the
"devastating storms that hit almost the entire state.".
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that
over a third of the state's counties were in
a state of disaster from the extreme weather.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns
that severe weather may continue until May 29.
Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and
large hail" is expected throughout northern and
central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma.
Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and
large hail" is expected throughout northern and
central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma.
The East Coast, particularly
New York to Maryland, could
experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.
These disasters come as forecasters
predict an "extraordinary" Atlantic
hurricane season commencing in June.
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It has finally happened. After weeks of stalemated negotiations between auto manufacturers and the United Auto Workers union, things have finally come to a head. Now some 8,700 union workers have now..