April 16 Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’ Boston has partnered with a nonprofit to offer LGBTQ+ migrants wellness vouchers for yoga, massages and more as the city reportedly faces a $48.4M deficit.
April 16 Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency Pilots were heard making meow and animal noises over an open air traffic control frequency at Reagan National Airport, drawing concern and amusement.
April 16 Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a $15 minimum wage into law, but an economist warns the mandate will force businesses to cut jobs and raise prices.
April 15 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.
April 15 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.
April 15 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.
April 15 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.
April 15 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.
April 14 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.
April 14 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.