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Jimmy Carter Embarks On Quest To Eat At Every Taco Bell In America
NORCROSS, GA—Stressing that it was his life’s goal to visit every U.S. location of what he referred to as “the best damn fast food dining franchise in the country,” former President Jimmy Carter told reporters Tuesday that he had embarked on a quest to eat at every Taco Bell in America. “There are over 7,000 Taco…
CEO Outlines Challenges Company Facing Due To Own Insatiable Greed
RALEIGH, NC—Holding an all-hands meeting Tuesday morning to discuss first-quarter performance and set expectations for the rest of the year, local CEO Randall Schmidt reportedly outlined the challenges the company was facing due to his own insatiable greed. “These are tough times, given the economic realities of my…
Another Star Falls From American Flag Following Well-Attended Drag Queen Brunch
AMERICA, FORMER LAND OF THE FREE AND EX-HOME OF THE BRAVE—A hush reportedly spread across the country Tuesday as another star fell from the American flag following a well-attended drag queen brunch. “So for our special today, we have a salmon Benedict, and as always, we have our signature bottomless mimosas,” a server…
Spirit Airlines Begins Offering $45 Directions To Nearest Greyhound Bus Station
MIRAMAR, FL—Adding another option to its budget-friendly travel offerings, Spirit Airlines began providing a new service this week that allows passengers to purchase directions to the nearest bus station for $45. “In keeping with the ultra-low costs our customers have come to expect, Spirit now makes it affordable to…
Man Never Knows Right Time In Job Interview To Go In For Kiss
GREENWOOD, IN—Noting that his decision would likely set the tone for the entire meeting, local man Andy Franklin told reporters Tuesday that he never knew the right moment in a job interview to go in for a kiss. “I hate to say it, but when you meet your interviewer for the first time, that first kiss is such a…
USA: Tech workers are sick of the grind. Some are on the search for low-stress jobs.
USA: Workers' mental health takes a dive, survey finds
USA: Workers are feeling grim about their retirement prospects, study finds
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Aina Iglesias
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, the AFL-CIO is spotlighting various Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have worked and continue to work at the intersection of civil and labor rights in the United States. Today's profile is Aina Iglesias of the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU).
Aina is a labor relations specialist with Hawaii Nurses' Association (OPEIU Local 50) and serves as OPEIU's representative on the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) board. "APALA gives a space to talk about issues that are important to AAPI members," she said.
Kenneth Quinnell Mon, 05/29/2023 - 11:29‘Succession’ Ends With Roy Family Saving Christmas
NEW YORK—With the beloved characters joyously sharing the warmth of Yuletide cheer as snow fell gently upon Manhattan, HBO’s hit drama Succession concluded Sunday with the Roy family saving Christmas. “After years of sibling squabbles over who would take the throne at Waystar Royco, the hit series has elegantly stuck…
White Conservative Parents Sit Children Down For Tough Conversation About Seeing Black Character In Movie
NORFOLK, VA—Gathering their children for what they described as a difficult but important discussion that every family like theirs must have, local white conservative parents Brian and Marie Fortner sat their son and daughter down for a tough conversation about seeing a Black character in a movie. “One day you might…
Conservatives Reveal Why They’re So Triggered By Pride Merchandise
After threatening boycotts of companies and violence against retail workers, conservatives explain why they’re so triggered by products celebrating Pride Month.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Bids $100,000 For Kevin McCarthy’s Used Chapstick
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) bid $100,000 to win a tube of cherry Chapstick used by Speaker Kevin McCarthy at a short GOP fundraising auction held during a break from debt ceiling negotiations. What do you think?
USA: Historic gains: Low-income workers scored in the Covid economy
USA: Maine adjunct professors join push for wage increases
USA: Does Biden Know About This Impending Labor Strike?
USA: Organizing Despite Worker Turnover
USA: Group home workers continue to strike outside Governor Lamonts home