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06-02-2023
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Settlement reached in wrongful death suit of cinematographer on Russ film set
The family of Halyna Hutchins has settled their wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Rust film production company and a number of individuals, including Alec Baldwin and the production's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. The terms of the settlement have not been publicly released and were sealed by a judge in April, but documents reveal that Hutchins' 10-year-old son will receive his portion of the settlement in annuities that will be paid out over time when he reaches the ages of 18 and 22.
May Jobs Report Shows Resilience in Labor Market Despite Mixed Messages
The May jobs report showed that job growth remains robust in a historically tight labor market, though the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from a five-decade low of 3.4% in April. The average work week declined and wage growth cooled, resulting in an unusually complicated picture of the employment market. Despite this, the government sharply revised up its estimate of job growth in March and April by an additional 93,000 jobs, underscoring the labor market’s durability. Overall, the economy is still managing to chug ahead despite some cracks in its foundation, but the Fed is expected to forgo a rate increase at its June meeting to assess the impact of previous rate hikes.
Bus driver evacuates students before vehicle bursts into flames
Imunek Williams, a bus driver in Milwaukee, evacuated her passengers after she smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. Shortly after everyone had disembarked, the bus burst into flames. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, and Williams was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The cause of the blaze is currently being investigated.
Preliminary hearing dates set in case of elderly man charged with shooting Black teenager
Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white man, was charged with one count of felony assault in the first-degree and one count of armed criminal action in the April 13 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings. The case has garnered national attention and a protective order has been filed on behalf of Lester to partially seal the case due to negative media attention. Yarl's family has criticized the decision stating that it protects the defendant rather than the victim. A preliminary hearing date has been set for 2023.
Ford Recalling Lincoln MKC SUVs Over Fire Risk
Ford is recalling Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years due to a potential fire risk caused by a short-circuit in the 12-volt battery monitor sensor. The company has received 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem in the U.S. Dealers will add a fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit and owners will be notified by letter starting June 26.
Wildfire in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest
A wildfire broke out on Wednesday night in the Bass River State Forest in New Jersey. About 40 people were evacuated from a camping area as a precaution. The cause of the wildfire is still being investigated. Another 158-acre blaze burned earlier in the week in the White Oaks Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County, causing no injuries or damages.
Wegmans to close nontraditional store in Natick Mall
Wegmans announced that their Natick, Massachusetts store will be closing this summer due to the location being unable to attract enough customers. All 365 employees are being offered positions at the company's other five Boston-area locations.
Ed Townsend's family intends to appeal copyright infringement case against Ed Sheeran
Ed Townsend's family has filed a notice of appeal after losing a recent copyright infringement case against Ed Sheeran's song 'Thinking Out Loud.' Sheeran had won the case, with the jury finding that he did not engage in any willful copyright infringement. The Townsend family did not specify the grounds for appeal but signaled that they would challenge the outcome and several rulings made by the judge.
Wildfires in Nova Scotia Envelop U.S. Regions with Smoke
Wildfires in Nova Scotia have grown so large that air quality warnings are being issued to regions in the United States as far south as Maryland and Virginia. The province's largest wildfire on record, the Barrington Lake fire, has burned over 75 square miles and has forced over 5,000 people from their homes and cottages. Rain is in the forecast, which officials hope will help with containment efforts. As of Thursday, 50% of the suburban Halifax fire had been contained, though it still remained out of control.
Baby dies after being left in car outside Florida church
An 11-month-old baby girl died after her parents left her in a car for three hours while they attended a church service in Florida. The girl's mother was later arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child. The incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, which can quickly become overheated even on relatively mild days.