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New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

A new federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies like McDonald’s. But it’s already facing significant pushback from businesses and some members of Congress.The rule — announced late last month by the National Labor Relations Board –- sets new standards for determining when two companies should be considered “joint employers” under the National Labor Relations Act. It sounds wonky. But essentially, the rule could widen the number of companies that must participate in labor negotiations alongside their franchisees or independent contractors. For example, it might require Burger King to bargain with workers even though most of its U.S. restaurants are owned by franchisees. Or it could require Amazon to negotiate with delivery drivers who are employed by independent contractors. “It’s trying to take in the realities of today’s workforce, when many employers subcontract out work and say, ‘Oh, we’re not the em...

I-25 reopens after multi-car crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A major crash closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 25 in Broomfield.According to the Broomfield Police Department, a multiple-vehicle crash closed all southbound lanes of I-25 south of Highway 7. The area is near the 144th Avenue exit. The crash was reported just after 6 a.m. on Monday. These Colorado towns and events nominated best in the US Broomfield Police did not immediately say how many cars were involved and if any injuries were reported. SkyFOX flew over the scene where several emergency vehicles were blocking the lanes. A huge backup could be spotted. Broomfield Police were asking drivers to avoid the area. For detours around the closure, visit the Denver traffic map.The highway was reopened just after 7 a.m.

These Denver spots have the most car crashes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you always see a crash on your way to work, this data might explain why. Over the past five years, the City and County of Denver have kept track of all the reported crashes and where they occur the most. A record number of pedestrians died in Colorado car crashes last year Drivers can view all of the Denver accident data on Google Maps. It shows car crash injuries, deaths and pedestrian deaths reported to the Denver Police Department within the past five years.All accidents from Denver Accident Data on Google MapsClose-up of all accidents from Denver Accident Data on Google MapsCar accident fatalities in Denver from Denver Accident Data on Google MapsClose up of car accident fatalities in Denver from Denver Accident Data on Google MapsPedestrian car accident fatalities in Denver from Denver Accident Data on Google MapsClose up pedestrian car accident fatalities in Denver from Denver Accident Data on Google MapsCar accident injuries in Denver from Denver Accident...

Drake announces rescheduled Denver tour date, adds second day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After Drake postponed his Denver concert in September, the rapper has finally announced his rescheduled dates.Three days before Drake was scheduled to perform at Ball Arena, he postponed his show during his "It's All A Blur Tour" due to logistical factors. Drake postpones Denver concert 3 days before show Ticketmaster sent out an email encouraging fans to hold onto their tickets until a new date was announced.Now, Denver is first on the list to see Drake in the new year. He kicks off his 2024 U.S. "It's All A Blur Tour - Big As The What" with J. Cole at Ball Arena.This time, Drake is hosting two shows at Ball Arena. On Jan. 18 and 19, you can watch the Grammy award-winning singer perform and hear his newest studio album "For All The Dogs."Cash App Card presale tickets begin on Wednesday, Nov. 15 and the general sale begins on Friday, Nov. 17 starting at 11 a.m. local time at drakerelated.com.

City council to vote on extending emergency declaration for homelessness again

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver City Council will be discussing whether or not to extend the local disaster declaration for the large unhoused population in the Mile High City.The city council will weigh in during Monday's 3:30 p.m. meeting. The disaster declaration is set to expire on Nov. 13. On July 18, Mayor Mike Johnston filed a local emergency declaration over the homeless crisis right after his inauguration. Since then, the declaration has been extended multiple times. However, the number of votes in opposition has grown along the way. Cases of chickenpox reported among children in Denver migrant shelters If it passes again, this would be the fourth extension and would push the date to Dec. 31. That is also the same as the mayor's self-imposed deadline to house 1,000 people. According to the mayor's office's House1000 Progress Dashboard, there have been only 224 people housed so far. It also said there are more than 1,300 units in the pipeline. If it does not pass, the declar...

Nicki Minaj makes US Vogue cover debut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

(CNN) — While she may be promoting her forthcoming studio album “Pink Friday 2,” Nicki Minaj is on the cover of Vogue in cream — a delicately draped Valentino couture gown, that is.Minaj has previously been featured on the covers of the Arabian and Japanese editions of Vogue (in 2018 and 2019, respectively), but the December issue of US Vogue marks her stateside debut. It’s a moment that also marks a milestone: after nearly 15 years of dominance in the rap industry, the performer sat down with Vogue to discuss her new album, the pressures of fame and the challenges and joys of raising her 3-year-old son, who she publicly refers to as “Papa Bear.” (Minaj hasn’t otherwise officially revealed her son’s birth name.)“There’s a freeness that you have around you when you’re at your best, when you’re doing your thing at your peak,” Minaj told the magazine. “But once you start knowing that you’re being judged, there’s no longer that free spirit. People who excel at something make it look eas...

Florida mother demands police action over alleged explicit school library book

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A concerned mother demanded police intervention after she found an allegedly explicit book in her child’s school library. Jennifer Tapley reported to the sheriff’s office, citing the book “Storm and Fury” as child pornography, seeking enforcement against its distribution in the school. “The governor says, this is child pornography,” said Tapley on a depity’s bodycam footage. “It’s a serious crime — it’s just as serious as if I handed a Playboy to her right now. Right here in front of you. It’s just as serious, according to the law.”Despite Tapley’s concerns, the school district asserts compliance with state law, stating no crime has occurred. Outside of the school, deputies spoke among themselves, stating that this incident isn’t “their thing” and that this matter belongs to the school district.The sheriff’s office said they don’t h...

7 ways David Cameron’s comeback could get awkward for Rishi Sunak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

LONDON — David Cameron is back at the top of British politics. His boss Rishi Sunak might soon regret it.Sunak shocked Westminster on Monday by picking Cameron — who quit as prime minister in the wake of the 2016 Brexit referendum — as his new foreign secretary, amid a wide-ranging government reshuffle aimed at turning around the ailing Conservative Party’s fortunes. Cameron will become a life member of the House of Lords to take on the job.It means one of Britain’s best-known and most-experienced politicians is back in one of the most powerful jobs in the British government. But there are plenty of reasons the grand return could soon get awkward for Sunak and his party.1) Sunak’s defined himself against CameronIn the aftermath of Cameron’s appointment, some in Westminster were reminiscing about Rishi Sunak’s first conference speech as Tory leader.In that speech — made all of five weeks ago — Sunak tried to pitch himself as the change candidate. In doin...

Macron attempts damage control after comments criticizing Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron went into diplomatic overdrive on Sunday to snuff out a growing row with Israel over comments he made about civilian casualties in Gaza. Israeli top officials slammed Macron after he ramped up his call for a cease-fire, asking Israel to stop its retaliatory bombing campaign, which is leading to the death of women and children. On Friday, Macron said “these babies, these ladies … are bombed and killed” in Gaza, and urged Israel to stop, saying there was “no legitimacy” for the deaths, in an interview with the BBC. The French president’s harshest comments yet on the conflict sparked fury in Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday telling reporters Macron had “made a serious mistake factually and morally,” pointing instead to Hamas’ preventing evacuation of civilians. Later, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog said the French head of state’s comments “caused much pain and upset in Israel.”On Sunday, Macron tried to smooth ove...

NH soldier among 5 killed in training exercise in Mediterranean Sea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:24 GMT

A staff sergeant from New Hampshire was among five U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea late last week, the Department of Defense announced. The crash happened on Friday. In an update Monday, the DOD said the MH-60 Blackhawk had been conducting aerial refueling training when it “experienced an in-flight emergency resulting in the crash.” Tanner Grone, 26, of Gorham, New Hampshire was killed in the crash. Citing service details shared by Army Special Operations Command, officials said Grone enlisted in the Army in 2017 as a Blackhawk repairer. From there, Grone served as a flight instructor and as an MH-60M Blackhawk crew chief. Officials said Grone deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, with “several no-notice deployments and exercises” during his career. He also received multiple awards and commendations. The DOD identified other soldiers killed in Friday’s crash as follows:Chief Warrant Offic...