In an horrific incident on Monday night, two police officers and a member of the public were fatally shot in an ambush attack in Queensland. Another two officers were injured in the attack. Our research shows attacks on police are increasing both domestically and internationally, which may be a result of growing civil unrest. Data prior to the COVID pandemic revealed that civil unrest had doubled globally in the past decade, including an increase in violent riots and demonstrations. This tension between authorities and the public is thought to have intensified further during the COVID pandemic. 6 dead, including 2…
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Baristas, bakers and bartenders at the swanky Starbucks Reserve Roastery flagship on Manhattan’s 9th Avenue ended a seven-week strike and returned to work on Monday, after securing an agreement that commits the coffee chain to regularly scrub equipment at outposts nationwide.Workers had filed complaints about moldy ice machines as well as bedbugs. All three Starbucks Reserve Roastery stores, the company’s premium outlets, will now get their ice machines cleaned regularly by a vendor, the company pledged.The workers went on strike Oct. 25 after confirmed bedbug sightings at the facility. The workers, who voted to join Starbucks Workers United in April,…
Echoing an online concept that Lids launched under the same earlier this year, Lids Hat Drop is a new retail concept in Queens, New York that provides access to exclusive and limited-edition drops. This brick-and-mortar retail space focuses on hats, baseball caps and beanies, as well as special collaborations that are meaningful to the surrounding community. Every Friday, store visitors have first access to new hat drops before the collection goes online. And within the hat space, there’s also a signature Custom Zone where customers can embroider a product of their choosing on-site. This retail concept further amplifies Lids as…
The Australian government’s latest COVID management plan, released yesterday, maps how the nation will learn to live with COVID. This means transitioning from the emergency phase of the pandemic response, to responding to it in a similar way to other respiratory diseases. However, as part of this transition, we are still going to need to respond to COVID waves which, although expected to be less destructive, are likely to occur for some time to come. Under the plan, PCR testing will be prioritised for people who are at greater risk of severe disease from COVID – they will still be…
With just one week left at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference for countries to reach a deal to protect Earth’s ecosystems, environmental campaigners on Monday implored negotiators gathered in Montréal to ensure that the elimination of harmful government subsidies is a core component of any agreement.”Biodiversity offsets are not a substitute for real action to stop destruction of nature, just as carbon offsets are not a substitute for real emissions reductions.”Climate Home News reports the European Union announced its support for a proposal at the U.N. biodiversity summit—also known as COP15—to eliminate harmful subsidies by 2025 and redirect the funds…
Janelle Brown is ringing in the new year with a set of goals in mind. The Sister Wives star shared glimpses of her ongoing fitness plans on Dec. 12, indicating that she is just getting started on her path toward transformation. Janelle got candid about the lifestyle change on Instagram, posting a video montage with images of her progress and a clip of her at the gym. “At what point do you decide its time…time to put your health first,” she wrote in the video. “Because this has been a game changer. I’m coming for you 2023.” In the post’s caption, Janelle said she will continue her…
Infini Travel Information, Sabre’s exclusive GDS distribution partner in Japan, has signed a multi-year agreement with AirTrip International Corp. AirTrip will use Sabre’s rich GDS content, including NDC offers, as well as Sabre’s Bargain Finder Max API, to expand its outbound business. “This is an important partnership for AirTrip International, and we are excited by the prospects of this collaboration,” said Yusuke Shibata, President & Representative Director / CFO of AirTrip International. “Our mission at AirTrip is to use advanced products and technologies with our unique position in the Japanese market to deliver a best-in-class travel experience for our customers.…
Be Active: Bring the Moves for Health For All, has been organized by FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Education Above All Foundation (EAAF) and Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, featuring special appearances by stars from the world of dance, music and of course, the beautiful game itself. The event is part of Education Above All’s global Scoring 4 The Goals Campaign to advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bringing the moves Among the star players award-winning Hollywood dancer and choreographer, Sherrie Silver; singer The Mad Stuntman, the voice of global hit I Like to Move It, Move It – the…
Speaking at a joint press conference, Miguel Angel Moratinos, the High Representative of the UNAOC, and Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, spoke about the Forum and its results. They also hailed the large, high-level participation that enriched the dialogue that took place during the two-day gathering. ‘People are hungry for peace’ “In a very complex geopolitical context, we spoke here in Fez of peace, of understanding, of mutual respect, of commitment to live together,” Mr. Moratinos told journalists, adding: “This is something that people need…They are hungry for peace. And I think that’s…
A federal judge Monday reserved judgment on a request to halt Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to expand the use of involuntary commitment for people having mental health crises.Manhattan Federal Judge Paul Crotty postponed deciding on a request by lawyers and advocates for the mentally ill for a temporary restraining order that would have put the brakes on the mayor’s “Involuntary Removal Directive,” which went into effect Nov. 29.But the judge had also questioned whether anybody has been directly affected by the new initiative — and thus whether the request to stop enforcement was premature.City Hall lawyer Alan Scheiner stated flatly…