Miss Subways, now in their 80s, recall getting modeling gigs and marriage proposals after their faces appeared on NYC train posters
The old subway was much more beautiful. Now, the timeless beauties who once reigned as “Miss Subway” and whose faces adorned train posters are reunited on May 2nd at Ellen’s Stardust Diner in Times Square. Stunning straphangers entered the bimonthly contest, which ran from 1941 to 1976, by submitting photos. Ellen Hart Sturm, Miss Subway […]
Scottish leader faces fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement
Prime Minister Humza Yousaf has refused to resign amid mounting pressure over his decision to end a three-year power-sharing agreement. Prime Minister Humza Yousaf said Friday he would “absolutely” fight the no-confidence motion filed against him. A defeat could start a chain of events leading to Yousaf’s resignation and the possibility of early elections in […]
Gavin Newsom Admits: California Still Faces Blackouts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Thursday that despite investing in battery capacity to store electricity for use during peak demand, the state still faces the risk of heat wave power outages. Admitted. of Los Angeles Times report: Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that California continues to rapidly build up battery storage, essential to the […]
UK policy denying visas to children of care workers faces legal challenge | Immigration and asylum
Groups supporting migrant workers have launched a legal challenge to the government’s new policy banning care workers from bringing their children and partners to the UK, saying the policy is “tearing families apart”. ‘ he warned. According to Migrants at Work, care workers must choose between living at home with their children and partner or […]
Alvin Bragg’s Legal Strategy Faces Serious Hurdles Under Questioning By Defense
On Thursday, during a full day of witness testimony in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case, jurors heard many details about the inner workings of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle. However, it remains to be seen whether they will conclude that their actions amount to a “conspiracy,” as prosecutors claim. Former National Enquirer publisher […]
US ban on worker noncompetes faces uphill legal battle
Experts say the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s ban on “non-compete” agreements commonly signed by workers is likely vulnerable to legal challenges, with some courts ruling He said he was increasingly skeptical of the agency’s authority to adopt broad rules. The commission announced the rule on Tuesday, saying that agreements not to join or start a […]
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly will shut down app rather than sell site as it faces ban
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has announced that if the China-based company exhausts all legal avenues to counter the US ban, it will not be able to keep up with popular videos despite growing interest from US buyers in the platform. It is reportedly choosing to shut down the sharing app rather than sell it. […]
Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is facing accusations of state overreach after Texas police arrested more than 50 people at a protest at the University of Texas at Austin this week. On Wednesday, police in riot gear broke up an unauthorized but nonviolent demonstration at the state’s flagship university. Among those arrested was a journalist from […]
Oklahoma man with ammo in Turks and Caicos airport faces 12 years in prison: ‘Risk of losing everything’
An Oklahoma man could face up to 12 years in prison for having ammunition in his carry-on bag at a Turks and Caicos Islands airport, according to a GoFundMe page for his family. On April 12, Ryan and Valerie Watson, parents of two young children, were arrested at the airport as they returned from an […]
Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao faces 3 years for money laundering
Former crypto tycoon Chao Changpeng could soon be in the same cell as FTX fraudster Sam Bankman Freed, and if federal authorities have their way, it could be the same for three years. US prosecutors recommend a sentence of 36 months in prison for the disgraced Binance chief after the founder of the world’s largest […]