USC cancels main commencement ceremony after nixing valedictorian’s speech
The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled its major graduation ceremony following criticism over its decision to cancel a pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s speech. The school announced Thursday that the school’s graduation ceremony, normally attended by 65,000 people, would be canceled due to new safety measures. “New safety measures introduced this year will significantly increase the […]
Walmart nixing self-checkout counters from theft-hit Cleveland store
Walmart announced it will remove self-checkout counters at two additional stores. One of those stores is one where retail theft has gotten so bad that shoppers are now “afraid” to go there at all. The Arkansas-based retail giant did not address the issue of theft at its retail stores, saying, “As part of a broader […]
Three cheers for Kathy Hochul for nixing the MTA’s bid to hold up the NYC Marathon
Good — great! — about Governor Hochul waiving the MTA’s foolish move of charging the New York Road Runners Club $750,000 to close the Verrazano Bridge for the New York Marathon. “I have directed the MTA to resolve this confusion and allow the marathon to proceed as usual,” the government told the Post. MTA tellers […]
Ex-gov torches NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for nixing shoplifter crackdown
Former Gov. David Paterson criticized Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to support legislation that would increase criminal penalties for violent shoplifters and other thugs who assault retail employees. “I don’t really understand that. I was a little surprised that he seemed to be saying this.” Patterson said on “The Cats Roundtable” on 770 WABC. […]