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The Berlin Wall: A divide that once shaped German women's lives still echoes today
Read full article: The Berlin Wall: A divide that once shaped German women's lives still echoes todayAs Germany celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago on Nov. 9 1989, women look back at how different their lives were under communism in East and capitalism in West Germany.
The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cards
Read full article: The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cardsFour Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours.
Leo’s Coney Island operator with history of wage theft accused of more wage theft
Read full article: Leo’s Coney Island operator with history of wage theft accused of more wage theftThe U.S. Department of Labor said Kyriakos ‘Ken’ Vlahadamis has a history of defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employee wages at restaurants in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia and Sterling Heights.
Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Read full article: Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July FourthMillions of Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July despite heat warnings, a projected record number of travelers and so many beachgoers that officials had to close some parks to latecomers.
Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon D'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match
Read full article: Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon D'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition matchLionel Messi held the Ballon D’Or over his head as fireworks lit up the sky to bring a pregame ceremony to a close.
FBI updates photo of University of Wisconsin bomber wanted for 53 years
Read full article: FBI updates photo of University of Wisconsin bomber wanted for 53 yearsMore than 50 years after a Vietnam War-era bombing on the University of Wisconsin campus that killed a researcher, the FBI has released age-processed photographs of a suspect who has evaded law enforcement for more than half a century and been referred to as “Wisconsin’s state ghost.”.
Israeli army kills 2 alleged Palestinian gunmen in West Bank
Read full article: Israeli army kills 2 alleged Palestinian gunmen in West BankThe Israeli military shot and killed two Palestinians who allegedly opened fire at troops from their car in the northern West Bank, the latest incident in a wave of deadly violence gripping the occupied territory.
Messi's hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory
Read full article: Messi's hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victoryExcitement for Sunday’s World Cup final in Argentina is rising fast and anxiety is running particularly high in Messi’s hometown as many are hoping he will finally win the one major trophy missing from his illustrious career.
Dog falls 30 feet off cliff, but rescued at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks
Read full article: Dog falls 30 feet off cliff, but rescued at Michigan’s Pictured RocksA dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.
Dog rescued from ledge at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks after plummeting 30 feet off cliff
Read full article: Dog rescued from ledge at Michigan’s Pictured Rocks after plummeting 30 feet off cliffA dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.
State offers resources to help Michigan employers fill vacant positions
Read full article: State offers resources to help Michigan employers fill vacant positionsTons of businesses are hiring across Metro Detroit as the state begins to reopen this summer -- but those jobs are not getting filled as quickly as companies would like.
University of Michigan graduate students continue strike after rejecting university’s offer
Read full article: University of Michigan graduate students continue strike after rejecting university’s offerANN ARBOR, Mich. – Graduate student instructors at the University of Michigan will continue their strike after rejecting an initial offer from the Ann Arbor university. A proposal by the university to end the strike was supported by GEO leadership, but members ultimately rejected the university’s offer saying that it did not meet their demands. “Membership decided by an overwhelming majority that the university’s offer did not constitute continued progress on these demands,” the release states. GEO members have been on strike since Tuesday, Sept. 8, protesting the university’s return to in-person learning. On Thursday, the university released a more detailed response to GEO’s demands after its offer was rejected.
University of Michigan graduate employees to strike, calling for safe campus
Read full article: University of Michigan graduate employees to strike, calling for safe campusANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigans Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) will begin striking Tuesday to protest the universitys return to in-person education amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. GEO represents graduate student instructors and graduate student staff assistants at U-M. The organization voted in favor of the strike on Monday, according to a tweet posted by the group -- one week after classes resumed on campus. The University of Michigans Lecturers Employee Organization (LEO) said Monday that the COVID-19 testing plan is inadequate, and that they support GEOs decision to strike. The university also created a COVID-19 dashboard that provides updates regarding cases of COVID-19 on the Ann Arbor campus.
Roseville police investigating after tip jar stolen from Leo’s Coney Island
Read full article: Roseville police investigating after tip jar stolen from Leo’s Coney IslandROSEVILLE, Mich. – Police are investigating after a tip jar was stolen from a Leo’s Coney Island in Roseville on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.Workers believe there was at least $150 in the tip jars. Video of the incident was shared on Facebook. If you have any information contact Detective Sergeant Gudenau at 586-447-4493 with any information. Video of the incident is embedded below:
State of Michigan issues workplace guidelines employers and employees must follow as pandemic continues
Read full article: State of Michigan issues workplace guidelines employers and employees must follow as pandemic continuesLANSING, Mich. – As the curve continues to flatten and many businesses reopen their doors, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued workplace guidelines for employers and employees and created a new hotline, 855-SAFEC19 (855-723-3219), to answer guideline questions and further protect Michigan’s workforce from the spread of COVID-19. The State of Michigan’s Workplace Safety Guidelines can be found on LEO’s homepage at Michigan.gov/LEO. A key component to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is the ability for employers to provide adequate training on potential risk to their employees. Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health may contact MIOSHA using the new hotline at 855-SAFEC19 (855-723-3219).
New resources to help Michigan unemployed workers resolve technical issues with accounts
Read full article: New resources to help Michigan unemployed workers resolve technical issues with accountsDETROIT – To better serve Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) claimants experiencing MILogin and Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) technical difficulties when applying for benefits, the Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has implemented new online tools to help users report and resolve technical issues. “We’ve built online prompts and other resources into the systems to help unemployed workers resolve technical issues when trying to login to submit their claim,” said LEO Director Jeff Donofrio. All eligible workers will receive benefitsThe UIA assures that every eligible worker in Michigan who applies for unemployment benefits will receive them. Last names beginning with letters M-Z: file claims on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
Famous mothers of twins
Read full article: Famous mothers of twinsActress Jaime Pressly announced Oct. 23, 2017, on her Instagram account that she had given birth to twin boys. The babies, named Leo and Lenon, are a first for Pressley with longtime boyfriend, Hamzi Hijazi. The actress is also the mother of a 10-year-old son with former fiance Eric Calvo. Hide Caption