Almost all major advertisers have fled Elon Musk's Twitter, new data shows | Boing Boing (boingboing.net)
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US economic growth accelerates in third quarter (www.reuters.com)
Inside ICE’s Database for Finding ‘Derogatory’ Online Speech (www.404media.co)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has used a system called Giant Oak Search Technology (GOST) to help the agency scrutinize social media posts, determine if they are “derogatory” to the U.S., and then use that information as part of immigration enforcement, according to a new cache of documents reviewed by 404 Media....
US Unions Winning Big Gains Amid ‘Great Reset’ in Worker Power (portside.org)
DOJ sues eBay for selling ‘rolling coal’ devices; fines could hit $2 billion (www.cnbc.com)
Rolling coal is the practice of tampering with a vehicle's emissions control system, causing it to spew black clouds of sooty exhaust.
Va. police investigate after pig mask, 'I Can't Breathe' shirt found in police car (www.npr.org)
The three words "I Can't Breathe" refer to what some police brutality victims, like George Floyd, Eric Garner and Manuel Ellis, said before their untimely deaths at the hands of law enforcement.
Health care workers report increase in burnout, harassment since the COVID pandemic: CDC (abcnews.go.com)
Health care workers are facing a severe mental health crisis, according to a new survey published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Ford, UAW reach tentative deal to end strike including record pay raise (www.reuters.com)
The proposed accord, which UAW’s leadership must still approve, provides a 25% wage hike over the 4-1/2-year contract, starting with an initial increase of 11%....
Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, AP source says (apnews.com)
Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals (abcnews.go.com)
Toyota, Honda, Nissan and other Japanese automakers are serious about rolling out battery electric vehicles to catch up with the world’s frontrunners like Tesla and BYD...
Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges (apnews.com)
Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in the theft of more than 2 million dimes earlier this year from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Tries To Shut Off Engines During Flight (jalopnik.com)
The rogue pilot was arrested and charged with 83 counts of attempted murder...
In Pittsburgh Region, Criminal Justice Reformers Face Off Against Old Guard (boltsmag.org)
After coasting to reelection for decades with barely any opposition, District Attorney Stephen Zappala lost the May Democratic primary against Matt Dugan, the county’s chief public defender. But Zappala is now running as a Republican in a rematch against Dugan....
California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings (apnews.com)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
The opioid crisis has gotten much, much worse despite Congress’ efforts to stop it (www.politico.com)
America’s drug overdose crisis is out of control. Washington, despite a bipartisan desire to combat it, is finding its addiction-fighting programs are failing....
Israel to refuse visas to UN officials after Guterres speech on Gaza war (www.aljazeera.com)
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers (apnews.com)
Mike Johnson picked as new GOP speaker nominee just hours after Tom Emmer drops bid (www.cnn.com)
The House GOP picked Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest speaker nominee Tuesday evening, though the Louisiana Republican so far lacks the 217 votes needed to win the gavel – the latest sign that Republicans are still no closer to electing a new speaker three weeks after Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster....
Gen Z And The Great Office Debate Won’t End In 2023 (www.forbes.com)
Robert Davis, accused killer of [journalist and LGBTQ activist] Josh Kruger, surrenders to police (www.inquirer.com)
Trump valued holdings at 'whatever number' he picked, Michael Cohen testifies (www.reuters.com)
Small business owners say they're pressured to hire off-duty MPD cops for security (minnesotareformer.com)
Small business owners — particularly immigrant owned — say they've been pressured by police to hire off-duty officers to provide security.
New note dropped by Lewiston mass shooting suspect shows that he was motivated by islamaphobia (cinchnews.com)
Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home (apnews.com)
A journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday, police said....
Pope accepts resignation of Polish bishop after gay orgy scandal in diocese (www.theguardian.com)
The pope has accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop whose diocese has been rocked by reports of a gay orgy involving a male sex worker in a priest’s apartment, as well as previous violent incidents involving his clergy....
