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LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics

April 15, 2026

LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics

Los Angeles hotels are "sounding alarm bells" over a $30-per-hour minimum wage law, according to an AHLA report citing reduced hiring and canceled investments.

Philadelphia mayor fires back at Uber and Lyft over rideshare tax plan: 'Don't believe the ads'

April 15, 2026

Philadelphia mayor fires back at Uber and Lyft over rideshare tax plan: 'Don't believe the ads'

Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her proposed $1-per-ride ride-sharing tax on companies like Uber and Lyft to address Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.

DC Metro CEO fires back at critics hammering him for picture with National Guard troops

April 15, 2026

DC Metro CEO fires back at critics hammering him for picture with National Guard troops

Metro CEO Randy Clarke drew criticism for a social media post celebrating the relationship between his employees and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

Billy Ray Cyrus urges prayer for Trump, says being commander in chief is a 'tough job'

April 15, 2026

Billy Ray Cyrus urges prayer for Trump, says being commander in chief is a 'tough job'

Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus called the presidency a "tough job" and defends Trump, saying he respects the office regardless of political party.

Meta reportedly building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with company employees

April 15, 2026

Meta reportedly building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with company employees

Meta is reportedly building an AI-powered version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees as part of broader artificial intelligence efforts.

Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism'

April 14, 2026

Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism'

U.N. High Commissioner Volker Türk applauded global reparations efforts, calling them essential to dismantling systemic racism tied to colonialism and enslavement.

Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after corporate sponsors pull funding

April 14, 2026

Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after corporate sponsors pull funding

Corporate sponsors like Walmart and Tito's pulled funding from Pittsburgh's annual LGBTQ Pride parade, leaving organizers scrambling to raise $500,000.

Dave Chappelle says he’s considering revisiting ‘Chappelle’s Show’ decades after walking away

April 13, 2026

Dave Chappelle says he’s considering revisiting ‘Chappelle’s Show’ decades after walking away

Dave Chappelle says he is now considering a "Chappelle's Show" revival, marking a notable shift from his long-held stance against returning.

Catholic California university to host Nancy Pelosi as commencement speaker despite abortion stance

April 13, 2026

Catholic California university to host Nancy Pelosi as commencement speaker despite abortion stance

A California Catholic university plans to host Nancy Pelosi at commencement despite her outspoken support for abortion, opposing Church teaching.

Bishop Barron says Trump ‘owes the pope an apology’

April 13, 2026

Bishop Barron says Trump ‘owes the pope an apology’

Bishop Robert Barron says Trump owes Pope Leo XIV an apology after the president posted scathing remarks on Truth Social criticizing the new pontiff.