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Oppressive new ranking for flight attendants hits turbulence in California
American Airlines is facing backlash after rolling out a new employee scoring system that critics say keeps tabs on flight attendants' every move — from passenger reviews to their activity on Microsoft Teams — igniting accusations of workplace surveillance and putting California's tough privacy laws in the spotlight.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:17:41 -0400
American Airlines is facing backlash after rolling out a new employee scoring system that critics say keeps tabs on flight attendants' every move — from passenger reviews to their activity on Microsoft Teams — igniting accusations of workplace surveillance and putting California's tough privacy laws in the spotlight.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:17:41 -0400
Two dogs dragged by heartless owner behind car on NYC street have recovered, ready for new homes
Marzipan and Nougat, known affectionately as Marley and Miss Noogie, are up for adoption months after they were senselessly dragged by their leashes from the back of a moving car in Long Island City.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:12:03 -0400
Marzipan and Nougat, known affectionately as Marley and Miss Noogie, are up for adoption months after they were senselessly dragged by their leashes from the back of a moving car in Long Island City.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:12:03 -0400
Sprawling ‘fraud factory’ discovered hiding in plain sight on busy California high street
A seemingly normal LA storefront was busted as a “fraud factory,” allegedly fueling dozens of identity theft schemes for loans and credit.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:07:26 -0400
A seemingly normal LA storefront was busted as a “fraud factory,” allegedly fueling dozens of identity theft schemes for loans and credit.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:07:26 -0400
Powerful storm sees 2,000 lightning strikes spark 35 wildfires in just hours on West Coast
Ash drifted through the air as sirens echoed across Central Oregon after a violent lightning barrage pounded the region, igniting at least 35 wildfires in just a matter of hours.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:44 -0400
Ash drifted through the air as sirens echoed across Central Oregon after a violent lightning barrage pounded the region, igniting at least 35 wildfires in just a matter of hours.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:44 -0400
Tropical Storm Bertha weakens to tropical depression as all watches, warnings scrapped
Tropical Storm Bertha weakened to a tropical depression with 35 mph winds as it moved inland over Texas, ending all coastal storm warnings.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:58:30 -0400
Tropical Storm Bertha weakened to a tropical depression with 35 mph winds as it moved inland over Texas, ending all coastal storm warnings.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:58:30 -0400
‘Spider-Man’ superhero, 20, saves the day helping man in wheelchair pass six lanes of traffic
Christopher Hellenthal, 20, was decked out in his Spider-Man suit when he helped a man in a wheelchair cross six lanes of heavy traffic in Arkansas to safety.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:51:58 -0400
Christopher Hellenthal, 20, was decked out in his Spider-Man suit when he helped a man in a wheelchair cross six lanes of heavy traffic in Arkansas to safety.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:51:58 -0400
Free-speech advocates blast LA council after ban on these controversial words
LA City Council faces a First Amendment lawsuit threat over its ban on “offensive slurs” during public meetings.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:57:53 -0400
LA City Council faces a First Amendment lawsuit threat over its ban on “offensive slurs” during public meetings.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:57:53 -0400
LAPD chief reveals plan to double drone fleet to tackle homicides, kidnappings and burglaries amid cop shortage
Drones arrive at crime scenes more quickly than officers, arriving first about 73% of the time.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:54:22 -0400
Drones arrive at crime scenes more quickly than officers, arriving first about 73% of the time.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:54:22 -0400
Star JFK pitcher Derek Yormack lands prestigious Gatorade award to cap ‘amazing’ year
It was refreshing that JFK High School star pitcher Derek Yormack was named Gatorade’s New York baseball player of the year.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:55 -0400
It was refreshing that JFK High School star pitcher Derek Yormack was named Gatorade’s New York baseball player of the year.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:55 -0400
Timeline for Nolan Wells’ official autopsy revealed after independent medical examination leaves unanswered questions
The DA's announcement comes a day after Wells' family released an independent autopsy that left unanswered questions about how the 18-year-old turned up dead following a July 4 trip with friends.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:18:51 -0400
The DA's announcement comes a day after Wells' family released an independent autopsy that left unanswered questions about how the 18-year-old turned up dead following a July 4 trip with friends.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:18:51 -0400