Category: US News
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Shake Shack to Close 6 California Locations Amid $20 Minimum Wage Increase
Shake Shack has announced plans to close six underperforming locations in California, making it the latest fast-food chain to downsize following the state’s controversial $20 minimum wage hike. The burger chain, which operates more than 500 locations worldwide, will close nine stores in total, including five in the Los Angeles area and one in Oakland.…
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Increasing Spread of Infectious Diseases as Kids Return to School: Prevention Strategies
As the back-to-school season unfolds, children are set to bring home more than just assignments—they may also be carriers of various infectious diseases. Among the most common culprits are viruses responsible for the cold, influenza, norovirus, COVID-19, and strep throat. This concern is underscored by the prevalence of tissues and sanitizing wipes on school supply…
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Tragic Loss at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School: Community Mourns the Death of Ovet Gomez Regalado
In a heartbreaking incident that has left the Shawnee community in shock, Ovet Gomez Regalado, a 15-year-old sophomore student at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, passed away two days after suffering a medical emergency. According to the Shawnee Mission School District, Regalado was taken to a hospital in critical condition on Wednesday. The news of…
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Kamala Returns to North Carolina to Address Economic Plans Ahead of Democratic National Convention
On August 16, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, made her eighth visit to North Carolina this year, aiming to outline her strategy to enhance the economy and combat price gouging. This visit occurs just days before the Democratic National Convention, where Harris, alongside her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is…
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Biden Administration Invests $1.6 Billion in Texas Instruments for Semiconductor Manufacturing
On August 16, 2024, the Biden administration revealed a significant investment of $1.6 billion aimed at bolstering semiconductor manufacturing through Texas Instruments. This funding will be allocated to advanced chip fabrication plants in Utah and Texas, supported by the CHIPS and Science Act, a cornerstone of President Biden’s economic strategy initiated in 2022. The initiative…