[ad_1] Hospital workers and supporters have staged a protest in anger at being treated like “second-class citizens” over differing pay and conditions, ahead of a full walkout on Friday. More than 150 Airedale Hospital workers are set to strike from 12 to 15 September as part of the dispute, which relates to jobs which have…
[ad_1] RICHMOND — Contra Costa prosecutors have filed human trafficking and pimping charges against a man who was the subject of two separate 2024 investigations that began within weeks of one another, court records show. Jamon Ward, 33, was arrested last month on charges of human trafficking, pimping, trafficking a minor, and pandering, court records…
[ad_1] TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal Tablets and smartphones have become such an integral part of our daily lives that it’s hard to imagine how we ever lived without them. We…
[ad_1] Britney Spears’ latest behavior is sparking fresh waves of concern, as family insiders reveal the shocking truth about her chaotic home life. The pop star, who once celebrated freedom from her conservatorship, is now being described as “not functioning like an adult,” leaving those closest to her terrified about her future. While fans once…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Republicans have disparaged their political rivals by describing them as socialists. But that may not be the insult it once was for rank-and-file Democrats, who have warmed to socialism and increasingly see “capitalism” as a barb. A new Gallup poll finds that while U.S. adults overall are more likely…
[ad_1] Only a week removed from summer’s last unofficial weekend, the Bay Area’s weather pattern appeared Monday as if it was just going to skip autumn. “This is a typical winter-time pattern,” National Weather Service meteorologist Dalton Behringer said early Monday of conditions that are expected to bring at least some rain to most areas…
[ad_1] Americans have had limited success when it comes to bringing the goods of the world to U.S. shelves at affordable price. Some companies, like Starbucks, have managed to do so at a mass level. The coffee chain works with large farms in coffee-growing nations to bring boutique beans to its store. Smaller models, however,…
The MTV VMAs turned into an emotional night as music stars and family came together to honor Ozzy Osbourne. Just weeks after the Prince of Darkness passed away at 76, Aerosmith icons Steven Tyler and Joe Perry joined Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt to deliver a powerful tribute filled with his biggest hits. However, while the…
[ad_1] Donald Trump praised West Point on Truth Social after news broke that the West Point Association of Graduates canceled an award ceremony intended to honor Tom Hanks. Trump proceeded to slam the two-time Oscar winner by claiming he would be a “destructive, woke recipient” of the prize. “Our great West Point (getting greater all…
DEAR JOAN: I’m used to the squawking of Steller’s jays, but one regular visitor to our yard mimics the cry of hawks in our area. Have you ever heard of this? Any explanation? — Gary Summers, Walnut Creek DEAR GARY: Steller’s jays are more than a little bit devious, using their ability to mimic hawk calls to…
