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Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia
Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia South Korea and immigrant rights advocates are criticizing the Trump administration after federal agents arrested nearly 500 workers at Hyundai's $4.3 billion battery plant in Georgia. The raid happened at the HL-GA Battery Company facility in Ellabell, a community about 30 miles west of Savannah, on Thursday, Sept. 4. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced the operation in a news release on Friday, Sept. 5. More than 400 agents, led by Homeland Security Investigations, raided the 3,000-acre site, halting construction on a facil…

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Arlington, VA
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Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles
Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Chrysler is recalling nearly 220,000 vehicles due to defective rearview cameras that can leave drivers without a clear view, federal regulators said. The recall was issued for 141,906 Ram ProMaster vans and 77,671 Dodge Journey SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The agency determined that the vehicles don't meet federal rear visibility standards. The issue affects 2019-2021 ProMaster vans and 2019-2020 Journey SUVs. Every vehicle in that range is believed to have the defect. Cracks in the microprocessor can cause the camera display to go…

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Hartford, CT
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Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know
Major Retailer Hiring 10K Seasonal Workers For Holidays: What To Know Michaels will hire more than 10,000 seasonal workers ahead of the holiday season. The arts and crafts retailer is holding a National Hiring Day event on Saturday, Sept. 6, at stores nationwide. The event will happen from noon to 4 p.m. Job seekers can apply online ahead of time or attend in person, where interviews for qualified candidates will take place. "At Michaels, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and it starts with our team members," said president Nicholas Bertram. "We are thrilled to welcome new team members to Michaels this holiday season to fuel the joy of creating…

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Arlington, VA
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Job Growth Stalls In August As Trump Tariffs Strain Labor Market Job Growth Stalls In August As Trump Tariffs Strain Labor Market Job Growth Stalls In August As Trump Tariffs Strain Labor Market
Job Growth Stalls In August As Trump Tariffs Strain Labor Market The US labor market slowed sharply in August, as President Donald Trump's tariffs, inflation, and lower consumer confidence grip the nation's economy. There were 22,000 jobs added nationwide in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in a news release on Friday, Sept. 5. The weak numbers mark one of the softest hiring months in recent years, falling well below the Dow Jones estimate of 75,000 new jobs, CNBC reported. Unemployment also ticked up to 4.3%, its highest level since July 2024. A broader metric, which includes discouraged workers and those with part-time jobs fo…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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Trump Admin Ends Plan To Make Airlines Pay For Disrupted Flights Trump Admin Ends Plan To Make Airlines Pay For Disrupted Flights Trump Admin Ends Plan To Make Airlines Pay For Disrupted Flights
Trump Admin Ends Plan To Make Airlines Pay For Disrupted Flights The Trump administration is abandoning a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to compensate passengers with cash, meals, and hotel stays for cancellations or long delays. The Transportation Department revealed that it plans to withdraw the rule, according to a document posted online on Thursday, Sept. 4. The DOT called the move "consistent with department and administration priorities." The proposal was first unveiled in December 2024, just weeks before former President Joe Biden left office. The regulation would have forced airlines to issue at least $20…

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Trump Posts Strange Memes Of Rivals As Pressure Rises Over Epstein Files Trump Posts Strange Memes Of Rivals As Pressure Rises Over Epstein Files Trump Posts Strange Memes Of Rivals As Pressure Rises Over Epstein Files
Trump Posts Strange Memes Of Rivals As Pressure Rises Over Epstein Files President Donald Trump has returned to Twitter with bizarre videos that were digitally altered or generated by artificial intelligence. Trump tweeted three videos on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 4. The tweets were Trump's first on the Elon Musk-owned website since posting about a tsunami warning in Hawaii on Wednesday, July 30. The first post was a nine-second video showing Sen. Adam Schiff during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" with a dramatically lengthened neck. The California Democrat has been a frequent target for Trump, especially after Schiff served on the House committee t…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How
JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Airways is teaming up with Amazon to improve its in-flight Wi-Fi. JetBlue will become the first carrier to use Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite network called Project Kuiper, the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 4. The service is expected to begin rolling out in 2027. The move builds on JetBlue's Fly-Fi service, which launched in 2013 and remains the only free, high-speed internet offered across a major US airline's entire fleet. "Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity," JetBlu…

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know
Free Rides, More Trains Help Eagles Fans Celebrate Season Opener: What To Know Philadelphia is adding more public transportation options as more than 65,000 fans are expected to flock to the city and watch the Eagles begin defending their title. The Philadelphia Eagles, as reigning Super Bowl champions, have the honor of officially kicking off the 2025 NFL season. The Birds will host NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. SEPTA and the Eagles have been working on ways to improve subway and train service to get fans to and from Lincoln Financial Field safely. Sports gambling company FanDuel is teaming up with SEPTA to restore full Broad S…

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Hartford, CT
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Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How
Netflix Update Lets Users Create Clips Of Hit Shows: Here's How Fans can now cut and save their favorite Netflix moments thanks to a new update rolling out on mobile devices. Netflix has updated its "Moments" feature, allowing viewers to make short clips, the streaming giant announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Users can set both a starting point and an end point when saving a scene, creating full clips that can be replayed or shared anytime. The update arrives alongside the release of the second part of season two for the hit show "Wednesday." The dark comedy from "The Addams Family" universe is Netflix's most popular program with more than …

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Hartford, CT
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Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing
Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing Amazon is eliminating a program that let Prime members share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. The Prime Invitee Program will end on Wednesday, Oct. 1, according to notices sent to users and updates posted on Amazon's customer service site. Invitees will lose access to shared delivery perks unless they're added to the new Amazon Family feature. Amazon Family allows members to share benefits with one other adult living in their home, up to four teens added before Monday, April 7, and up to four child profiles. Benefits include free delivery, Prime Video with ads, Pr…

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