Federal Judge rules that 21 Seattle businesses can sue the city for CHOP/CHAZ downtime.
201017 – Newsweek reported that a federal judge has okayed a lawsuit by 21 Seattle business against the city.
The claimants state that beginning June 8th, and ending July 1st, the city basically abandoned them, leaving them without police protection that they had paid for with their taxes.
NBA stated they would not push Black Lives Matter for the next season because of declining revenues
201007 – The PostMillenial reported that the 300 of 350 NBA players were in support of specific social causes with these messages visible during games.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has now reversed his position, saying that he is committing to league play going back to “normal” next year.
Regal closing over 500 theaters permanently
201005 – The Fresno Bee reported that Regal will close over 536 Regal cinemas in the US and 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse theaters in the U.K. will close Thursday, Oct. 8, the company said in a release Monday. As many as 45,000 employees are at risk of losing their jobs.
Many new movie releases are being held off for next year or are going directly to streaming.
French President, Macron has announced his intention to outlaw homeschooling in 2021
201004 – The CauldronPool.com reported the French government intends step up control of self-funded private and independent schools.
Private schools will be required to teach a common-core defined by the state. The announcement comes as part of Macron’s plan to combat “Islamic separatism” and to “free Islam in France from foreign influences.”
Turkey is undergoing a cruise ship dismantling boom after the pandemic scuttles travel
201003 – Reuters reported that Turkey’s ship dismantling industry is enjoying a boom as Cruise Ship operators recycle older cruise ships.
It is expected that newer ships, with better ventilation may replace these ships in the future.
Some Portland Police Officers are now Deputy US Marshals
201002 – The Willamette Week reported that about 50 Portland Police Officers have been deputized as Federal US Marshals. Mayor Ted Wheeler wants this action rescinded. US Attorney for Oregon Billy Williams refused, saying Portland protesters weren’t facing harsh enough consequences under Wheeler’s watch.
Portland has seen months of daily night time violence.
Navy SEALS change creed to become gender neutral
201001 – The NY Post reported that US Navy SEALS have changed their creed statement to become more gender-neutral, eliminating terms such as “Brotherhood”.
For example the first paragraph, Instead of “A common man with uncommon desire to succeed,” it now says: “Common citizens with uncommon desire to succeed.”
However it was noted no woman have yet completed the SEAL or SWCC qualification training pipelines.
California's new law mandates Reparations study
201001 – ABCNEW.go.com reported that California, under a new law signed by Gov Gavin Newsom, will be the first state to mandate a study of how it can make amends for its role in the oppression of black people.
The law does not limit reparations to Slavery, although requiring special consideration for descendants of slaves.