US AND CANADA

UBER AND LYFT ORDERED TO PAY THWUR DRIVERS $32.50 PER HOUR AFTER A LONG BATTLE

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In a groundbreaking settlement, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has secured a landmark agreement with rideshare giants Uber and Lyft. The deal, announced on June 28, 2024, marks a significant shift in the gig economy landscape, mandating a minimum hourly rate of $32.50 for drivers and introducing a suite of benefits typically reserved for employees.

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SUPREME COURT RULING ON IDAHO ARBOTION BAN LEAVES AMBIGUITIES UNRESOLVED

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The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision allowing abortions for women facing medical emergencies in Idaho—despite the state's near-total ban on the procedure—has not clarified the confusion surrounding the permissibility of emergency abortions in many states, legal experts say. The ruling, issued on Thursday, sends the case back to a lower court without addressing broader issues, leaving healthcare providers and patients in a state of uncertainty.

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JILL BIDEN INSISTS THEY ARE STILL ALL IN AFTER BIDEN'S POOR DEBATE PERFORMANCE

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Jill Biden accompanied the President Biden this weekend as the pair made several campaign stops following the debate Thursday night.

When introducing her husband at a tony fundraiser, Jill continued to insist that her husband is the right person to lead the country for the next four years. “Joe isn’t just the right person for the job. He’s the only person for the job,” she declared.

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KHLOE KARDASHIAN LASHES OUT AT SISTER KIM

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In the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian found themselves in a heated confrontation, shedding light on their ongoing differences. The episode, released at midnight on June 27, centered around Kim, 43, and Khloé, 40, clashing over Khloé's lifestyle choices, particularly her devotion to parenting and preference for a more structured routine.

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CHIPOTLE DELIVERY DRIVER’S NOTE GOES VIRAL, LEADING TO DREAM WEDDING DONATIONS

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In a heartwarming turn of events, an Arizona Chipotle delivery driver, Paul Slobodzian, and his fiancée, Aly Perkins, are set to have the wedding of their dreams thanks to the kindness of strangers. This incredible story began when Paul left a heartfelt note with a customer’s order, explaining that he was driving to save up for his fiancée’s dream wedding. The note went viral after Erica Hernandez, the customer, shared it on TikTok.

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FORMER HONDURAN PRESIDENT JUAN ORLANDO HERNANDEZ SENTENCED TO 45 YEARS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sentenced to 45 years in prison and fined $8 million by a U.S. judge for drug trafficking offenses. Despite his conviction, Hernández maintains his innocence, insisting during his sentencing on Wednesday that he was “wrongly and unjustly accused.”

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BIDEN'S PERFORMANCE STUMBLES, THE SPEECH STRUGGLES SPARK CONCERN AMONG DEMOCRATS

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President Joe Biden's recent debate appearance has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party, leaving supporters and strategists alike grappling with concerns about his ability to lead effectively in a potential second term. The 81-year-old incumbent's performance was marked by a series of missteps that have reignited discussions about his age and mental acuity.

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ELON MUSK'S SPACE X TO BE USED IN RESCUING STRANDED ISS ASTRONAUTS

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In an unexpected turn of events, SpaceX may be called upon to assist in the return of two NASA astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who launched on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, have encountered unforeseen challenges that have delayed their planned return to Earth.

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