Posts by Kevin Harson
Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to MAGA civil war over H-1B visas
Far-right conservative Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene shared her opinion on the ongoing debate about the H-1B, a visa class for specialized workers, on social media. “Go apply for a job and replace the H1-B visa holders and all the other skilled labor jobs that foreign workers are taking and American companies are desperately trying…
Read MoreNATO to expand patrols in Baltic Sea after undersea cables incident
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Friday said the alliance will increase patrols in the Baltic Sea region after Finland seized an oil tanker suspected of having damaged undersea power and internet cables this week. Finnish customs officials and European Union officials have alleged that the ship, the Eagle S, belongs to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.”…
Read MoreBucs HC Todd Bowles Confirms Three Starters Out for Week 17
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be minus three key starting players when they face the Carolina Panthers this Sunday for Week 17. Per NFL Insider Adam Schafter, “Bucs HC Todd Bowles told reporters that TE Cade Otton, S Antoine Winfield Jr. and WR Sterling Shepard are out Sunday.” Bucs…
Read MoreSteve Bannon warns Elon Musk’s “true colors” showing amid H-1B visa war
In a stream of posts on the alt-tech social platform Gettr, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon warned that billionaire Elon Musk‘s “true colors” are showing with the ongoing debate about the H-1B visa program. “True Colors Shining Through,” Bannon captioned a post that included an Axios article about how a “MAGA Civil War”…
Read MoreCat owner’s DIY nap hammock delights internet: “cozy”
A cat owner from Brooklyn, New York, made a hammock for her felines using a warm blanket and a drying rack, and it’s now her fur babies’ favorite place to hang out. In a viral video shared on Instagram in December, under the username @the_string_siblings, the poster’s cats, Viola and Mandolin, can be seen taking…
Read MoreDolphins Reveal WR Tyreek Hill Has Second Injury
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Miami Dolphins have revealed that star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who has been playing through a wrist injury all season, also suffers from a previously undisclosed ankle injury. Yesterday, WR coach Wes Welker stated that an ankle injury has been preventing Hill from getting practice reps with quarterback…
Read MoreMaine Man sues Johnson & Johnson for $25 million over wife’s death
A man in Maine has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson alleging that the company’s talcum powder caused his wife’s death. On April 10, 2017, Cynthia Cartwright, Andrew Curtin’s wife, was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer that strikes the lungs and other organs, according to a complaint Newsweek reviewed. Cartwright frequently purchased and used…
Read MoreIndeed’s apprenticeship program shows success of diversity in tech
Indeed is one of the top destinations for connecting hiring managers and job seekers. As a company, it aims to not only make the job search and hiring process easier but also more inclusive. Part of Indeed’s guiding principles includes removing bias and barriers to employment and building sustainable equity for its own employees through…
Read MoreJay-Z denied motion to dismiss rape lawsuit
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z has had his petition to dismiss a civil rape case against him denied. The New York judge that denied the rapper’s petition also ruled that the woman known as Jane Doe could remain anonymous at this stage of the proceedings. Newsweek contacted Jay-Z’s representatives for comment by email on Friday outside normal…
Read MoreIs Azerbaijan safe to visit? Travel information after plane crash
The fatal crash of a plane that departed from Azerbaijan has raised questions about the safety of traveling to the country. On Wednesday, Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 caught fire as it tried to make an emergency landing in Aktau, southwestern Kazakhstan. It was traveling from Baku, the Azeri capital, to Grozny, the capital of the…
Read MoreAmerica’s shoplifting problem
What’s New Shoplifting has increased in the U.S. by 93 percent over four years, according to a report. The Impact of Retail Theft & Violence study, which was conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council, and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions, found that the figure rose dramatically between 2019 and…
Read MoreCorbin Burnes Has Contract Offer, But Seeks More Than $245 Million: Report
The San Francisco Giants have made an offer to free agent starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. San Francisco and Burnes have been linked in reports for months as a good match. The Giants are in need of a front-line starter to replace Blake Snell, and Burnes is a California native…
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