LoginChipotle, the Mexican fast-food casual restaurant chain, said that it might need to increase the prices of its menu options if there is a mandatory increase to the minimum wage.According to Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s CFO, spoke of the effect of a $15 minimum wage during the  on Wednesday. “He said hourly employees’ average minimum wage is about $13 per hour, while  indicated that a starting hourly wage at Chipotle is about $11,” the outlet reported.“We’re not that far off of, for example, a $15 number. But let’s say, for example, that there’s going to be an across-the-board 10%...…LoginChipotle, the Mexican fast-food casual restaurant chain, said that it might need to increase the prices of its menu options if there is a mandatory increase to the minimum wage.According to Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s CFO, spoke of the effect of a $15 minimum wage during the  on Wednesday. “He said hourly employees’ average minimum wage is about $13 per hour, while  indicated that a starting hourly wage at Chipotle is about $11,” the outlet reported.“We’re not that far off of, for example, a $15 number. But let’s say, for example, that there’s going to be an across-the-board 10%...WW…

LoginSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) conceded on certain aspects of her proposal to create a 9/11-style commission to look into the violent events that took place at the Capitol on January 6, but negotiations are still taking place as Republicans want the commission to investigate more political violence that occurred over the past year.Earlier this week, reported that Pelosi planned to change parts of her proposal for the commission. She decided to allow an even number of people on the independent panel — with equal parts Republican and Democrat. She also granted fair subpoena...…LoginSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) conceded on certain aspects of her proposal to create a 9/11-style commission to look into the violent events that took place at the Capitol on January 6, but negotiations are still taking place as Republicans want the commission to investigate more political violence that occurred over the past year.Earlier this week, reported that Pelosi planned to change parts of her proposal for the commission. She decided to allow an even number of people on the independent panel — with equal parts Republican and Democrat. She also granted fair subpoena...WW…

LoginRepublican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma signed a bill on Wednesday that attempts to crack down on riots while providing protections to people who are trying to get away from a dangerous demonstration.The bill, , protects people who flee from a riot. It states, “A motor vehicle operator who unintentionally causes injury or death to an individual shall not be criminally or civilly liable for the injury or death” if the incident occurred when the person was trying to get away from a riot and there was “reasonable belief” that they had to flee the area in order to protect themselves...…LoginRepublican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma signed a bill on Wednesday that attempts to crack down on riots while providing protections to people who are trying to get away from a dangerous demonstration.The bill, , protects people who flee from a riot. It states, “A motor vehicle operator who unintentionally causes injury or death to an individual shall not be criminally or civilly liable for the injury or death” if the incident occurred when the person was trying to get away from a riot and there was “reasonable belief” that they had to flee the area in order to protect themselves...WW…

LoginIn response to a filed by several business owners and citizens in Los Angeles regarding the problems caused by the rise in homelessness in the area, a judge has ordered that the city and county offer all homeless people on Skid Row housing by the fall.In a 110-page submitted on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge David Carter outlined the problems of homelessness and included extensive discussion about its connection to racism. “Through redlining, containment, eminent domain, exclusionary zoning, and gentrification—designed to segregate and disenfranchise communities of color—the City and...…LoginIn response to a filed by several business owners and citizens in Los Angeles regarding the problems caused by the rise in homelessness in the area, a judge has ordered that the city and county offer all homeless people on Skid Row housing by the fall.In a 110-page submitted on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge David Carter outlined the problems of homelessness and included extensive discussion about its connection to racism. “Through redlining, containment, eminent domain, exclusionary zoning, and gentrification—designed to segregate and disenfranchise communities of color—the City and...WW…

LoginDemocrat legislators are set to introduce a measure on Wednesday that would push to invest $25 billion into efforts to make school buses around the country run on electricity rather than gasoline and diesel fuel.As reported by , the measure is being led by Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California, who was appointed to the Senate in order to fill Vice President Kamala Harris’ seat after she was elected vice president last year.The outlet reported that certain studies have shown that diesel emissions might add to respiratory issues in children and have been connected to worse...…LoginDemocrat legislators are set to introduce a measure on Wednesday that would push to invest $25 billion into efforts to make school buses around the country run on electricity rather than gasoline and diesel fuel.As reported by , the measure is being led by Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California, who was appointed to the Senate in order to fill Vice President Kamala Harris’ seat after she was elected vice president last year.The outlet reported that certain studies have shown that diesel emissions might add to respiratory issues in children and have been connected to worse...WW…

LoginCNN contributor Van Jones reacted to the news of Derek Chauvin’s conviction on Tuesday after the jury found Chauvin guilty of three charges regarding the George Floyd case in Minnesota on Tuesday.As reported, “After a little over ten hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday found former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in relation to the death of George Floyd.” host Anderson Cooper asked Jones about his reaction to the verdict.Jones replied, “One down, many, many more to go.”He said that he...…LoginCNN contributor Van Jones reacted to the news of Derek Chauvin’s conviction on Tuesday after the jury found Chauvin guilty of three charges regarding the George Floyd case in Minnesota on Tuesday.As reported, “After a little over ten hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday found former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in relation to the death of George Floyd.” host Anderson Cooper asked Jones about his reaction to the verdict.Jones replied, “One down, many, many more to go.”He said that he...WW…

LoginOn Monday, Apple wrote a letter to Republicans on the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees saying that the social media app, Parler, will be able to return to the App Store after the app made adjustments determined to be suitable for Apple.On March 31, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) sent a to the heads of Google, Apple, and Amazon, asking them to clarify specific questions that the legislators had regarding the action taken against the Parler social network.In the , the lawmakers said:In just three days, Apple and Google effectively cut off Parler’s primary...…LoginOn Monday, Apple wrote a letter to Republicans on the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees saying that the social media app, Parler, will be able to return to the App Store after the app made adjustments determined to be suitable for Apple.On March 31, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) sent a to the heads of Google, Apple, and Amazon, asking them to clarify specific questions that the legislators had regarding the action taken against the Parler social network.In the , the lawmakers said:In just three days, Apple and Google effectively cut off Parler’s primary...WW…

LoginOn Thursday, Republican Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis announced that the state is filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calling for cruise ships to be allowed to begin sailing again.“Today, Florida’s fighting back,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday. “We don’t believe the federal government has the right to mothball a major industry for over a year based on very little evidence and very little data. I think we have a good chance for success.” reported that DeSantis said the CDC’s decision to put off the opening of the U.S. cruise industry was...…LoginOn Thursday, Republican Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis announced that the state is filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calling for cruise ships to be allowed to begin sailing again.“Today, Florida’s fighting back,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday. “We don’t believe the federal government has the right to mothball a major industry for over a year based on very little evidence and very little data. I think we have a good chance for success.” reported that DeSantis said the CDC’s decision to put off the opening of the U.S. cruise industry was...WW…

LoginOn Tuesday, officials in California announced that all statewide coronavirus restrictions will be lifted on June 15, but the mask mandate will remain.As reported by Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a San Francisco news conference Tuesday morning, “We are announcing today that on June 15th we will be moving beyond the blueprint and we will be getting rid of the colored tiers. We’ll be moving past the dimmer switch. We will be getting rid of the blueprint as you know it today. That’s on June 15 if we continue the good work.”“In anticipation and expectation that we do all of the above and I will...…LoginOn Tuesday, officials in California announced that all statewide coronavirus restrictions will be lifted on June 15, but the mask mandate will remain.As reported by Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a San Francisco news conference Tuesday morning, “We are announcing today that on June 15th we will be moving beyond the blueprint and we will be getting rid of the colored tiers. We’ll be moving past the dimmer switch. We will be getting rid of the blueprint as you know it today. That’s on June 15 if we continue the good work.”“In anticipation and expectation that we do all of the above and I will...WW…

LoginAt the virtual Leaders’ Climate Summit on Thursday, climate czar John Kerry made the claim that even if a goal of net-zero emissions is achieved, carbon dioxide will still need to be removed from the atmosphere.Kerry spoke through a screen as the summit was held on a virtual format, , “Even if we get to net zero, we still have to get carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. This is a bigger challenge than a lot of people have really grabbed onto yet.”John Kerry at Biden’s :‘Net zero is not enough. We need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.’A statement of climate futility and insanity. —...…LoginAt the virtual Leaders’ Climate Summit on Thursday, climate czar John Kerry made the claim that even if a goal of net-zero emissions is achieved, carbon dioxide will still need to be removed from the atmosphere.Kerry spoke through a screen as the summit was held on a virtual format, , “Even if we get to net zero, we still have to get carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. This is a bigger challenge than a lot of people have really grabbed onto yet.”John Kerry at Biden’s :‘Net zero is not enough. We need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.’A statement of climate futility and insanity. —...WW…