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Starbucks discrimination lawsuit awarded white employee $25 million: Legal experts weigh in

Shannon Phillips received $25.6 million in damages after a six-day trial. A federal jury this week found that Starbucks discriminated against a white manager who was fired amid an uproar over the company's treatment of Black customers at a store in Philadelphia five years ago. The ex-manager, Shannon Phillips, received $25.6 million in damages after a six-day trial, Phillips' attorneys previously told ABC News. The resolution of a lawsuit against one of the nation's largest employers drew attention to the standard for proving discrimination as well as the federal protection against bias afforded to all racial groups, regardless of whether they've faced historical marginalization, experts told ABC News. The jury appears to have been persuaded in part by the argument that Phillips was fired as part of a public relations effort undertaken by Starbucks in response to racial justice backlash, which may carry implications for how corporations act in such circumstances, exp...

The villagers were һeɩрɩeѕѕ when the 5-year-old boy suddenly feɩɩ into the аЬуѕѕ, the giant 5-headed snake god appeared immediately to help (VIDEO)

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Interstate 95 collapse repair plan to be announced in Philadelphia

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Officials are expected to unveil a plan to repair an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia that collapsed when a tanker truck caught fire in the underpass. Officials are expected to unveil on Wednesday a plan to repair an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia that collapsed when a tanker truck caught fire in the underpass. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt and other officials will provide an update on the coordinated response to the I-95 collapse during a press conference at 11 a.m. ET. They are set to announce a reconstruction plan along with a timeline, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI. MORE: I-95 collapse updates: 1 vehicle trapped under the highway, no one injured, governor says Workers inspect and clear debris from an elevated section of Interstate 95 that collapsed the previous day in Philadelphia on June 12, 2023. Mar...

'Hair,' 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams killed in Vermont motorcycle crash

Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” has died after a motorcycle crash in Vermont DORSET, Vt. -- Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” died Monday after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71. Shortly before 5 p.m., a Honda SUV was turning left into a parking lot when it collided with Williams' motorcycle in the town of Dorset, according to a statement from Vermont State Police. “Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle . He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead,” according to the statement. Williams was wearing a helmet, police said. The SUV's driver received minor injuries and wasn't hospitalized. He had signaled the turn and wasn't immediately detained altho...

UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

UBS says it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse BERLIN -- UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerland’s reputation as a global financial center and choke off market turmoil. A statement from the bank said that “UBS has completed the acquisition of Credit Suisse today, crossing an important milestone." UBS had said last week that it expected to complete the acquisition worth 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.3 billion) as early as Monday — which will be the last trading day for Credit Suisse shares on the Swiss stock exchange. Credit Suisse will also no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It's a pivotal moment for the two Zurich-based rivals, whose combination has raised concerns about thousands of expected job losses, drawn rebukes and lawsuits over ...

Crawling Through the Rain, fіɡһtіпɡ the Heartbreaking BattleShe waits for assistance on flooded streets for days in full view of onlookers.

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Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price

Congress will consider rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total cost of a ticket when advertising fares Lawmakers are considering rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airline s to show the total price of a ticket upfront in advertising, while also tweaking training requirements for airline pilots and making other changes in a massive bill covering the Federal Aviation Administration. On Friday, Republicans and Democrats on the House Transportation Committee released a 773-page proposal to reauthorize FAA programs for the next five years. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., described the proposal as a compromise and said many issues could still be fought out when congressional committees begin considering changes in the legislation next week. The FAA is under fire for a shortage of air traffic controllers, aging Technology and close calls between planes. The agency has a new acting administrator with no aviation experience. It has lacked a Senate-confirm...

'Do more of what you love': Families of slain University of Idaho students honor their memories

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Months after the killing of four University of Idaho students at their off-campus home, their families are turning the unthinkable into something positive. Nearly seven months after the killing of four University of Idaho student s at an off-campus home, their families are turning the unthinkable into something positive as they celebrate the lives of the student s. The family of Kaylee Goncalves is spreading the word about "Kaylee Jade Day," to celebrate what would have been her 22nd birthday on June 8 and inviting people to help them honor Kaylee by doing something they love with her in mind. Kaylee's older sister, Alivea Goncalves, told ABC News that her family plans to watch the sunset together on the beach before returning home to watch some of Kaylee's favorite childhood movies. A flier celebrating Kaylee Jade Goncalves Day is seen. Courtesy Kristi Goncalves "We don't have Kaylee with us here any longer but that doesn't mean her love for life, fam...

Questions remain over the disappearance of FBI informant in Russia

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Wall Street Journal reporter Brett Forrest spoke with ABC News Live about his new book that looks at the disappearance of Billy Reilly. The detentions of U.S. citizens, like reporter Evan Gershkovich, Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan by Russia, has kept tensions between the U.S. and Russia high as the war in Ukraine rages on. Wall Street Journal national security reporter Brett Forrest has taken a look at another case, the 2015 disappearance and murder of Billy Reilly, an FBI informant in his new book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI Secret Wars." Forrest spoke about the case and his book with ABC News Live Monday. The FBI didn't immediately comment on the book and Forrest's reporting. Wall Street Journal reporter Brett Forrest speaks to ABC News about his book "Lost Son." ABC News ABC NEWS LIVE: So your book dives into the post 9/11 world and the FBI's Confidential Human Source program. Explain what that program is and how Billy R...

Horse Racing picks for Parx race track on Tuesday, June 6

There is plenty of great Horse Racing across America on Tuesday, including at Parx race track in Philadelphia. We have been in fine form with our picks for a long time now and we are up +289.13 units with our race selections to our recommended stakes dating back to August 5, 2021. Let’s keep it rolling! Here are our best bets for today’s action at Parx race track. Need a new Sports book? Check out SuperBook, which is the top-rated Sports book in Vegas and has a great new customer offer where you can claim up to $250 as a sign-up bonus when you use promo code ‘Pickswise’. Click here to join SuperBook. 12:40 pm ET Parx (Race 1) – Live Aid 5/2 (2-star play) The daughter of Maclean’s Music has shown good form at this level in two starts since joining the Mary A Pattershall barn earlier this year. The first of those saw the mare place second when beaten six-and-a-half-lengths over seven furlongs here in April. The drop to six furlongs appeared to suit wh...

UK to house hundreds more migrants on barges, Sunak says

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the U.K. government will house hundreds more asylum-seekers on barges LONDON -- The U.K. government will house hundreds more asylum-seekers on barges , Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Monday, as he unveiled the latest migration figures that he said showed that his plans to crack down on small boat crossings on the English Channel are working. Two more barges will house about 1,000 migrants , Sunak said, alongside one that's set to be docked in Portland in southern England within the next two weeks. The move is meant to help save millions in taxpayers' money currently spent to house asylum-seekers in hotels across the country. Sunak told reporters that compared to the same time last year, the number of people making the dangerous sea crossing on small vessels from northern France to the southern English coast so far this year has decreased by a fifth. He suggested that the U.K. was doing better than other countries in Europe, where he said u...

Erik ten Hag admits 'there are issues' with David de Gea after FA Cup nightmare

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tried to shield goalkeeper David de Gea from criticism after his side's FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Saturday , but conceded that the Spaniard must work on ' issues ' in his Game . De Gea, already a divisive member of the squad, attracted plenty of criticism from supporters for some poor distribution at Wembley and his failure to keep out either of Ilkay Gundogan's long-range strikes, the second of which left fans particularly disappointed. Ten Hag is known to be keen on signing a new goalkeeper this summer to offer some genuine com Pet ition for De Gea and aid his desire to play out from the back, although the 32-year-old is expected to sign a new contract to keep fighting at Old Trafford. Asked about De Gea's performance during the final, Ten Hag first declined to call out his goalkeeper and instead offered some public support. "In this moment, I don't want to talk about such issues of criticism because...

Brewers vs Reds Prediction - MLB Picks 6/3/23

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Cincinnati Reds (26-30) vs Milwaukee Brewers (29-27) Game Info: Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 4:10 pm (Great American Ball Park) Graham Ashcraft (3-3) (5.55) vs Colin Rea (2-3) ...