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Exploring the Food and Mood Connection for a Positive New Year: From Gratuity’s Tipping Point to Pursuing Passion in the Hospitality Industry, California’s New Food Laws and More!

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Los Angeles, California – As we enter the new year, food and mood connection expert Mary Beth Albright offers valuable insights to help us navigate a positive outlook. In an age dominated by technology and automation, the question arises: has gratuity reached a tipping point? Associate Professor Matthew Batt, currently on sabbatical, shares his experience of finding satisfaction in meeting the rigorous standards of fine dining as he returned to waiting tables. Meanwhile, Jason Hammel, who never anticipated a career as a chef, now operates Chicago’s renowned Lula Cafe, which has emerged as a leader … Read more

Werner Enterprises Ordered to Pay $36 Million in Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Deaf Applicant

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OMAHA, Nebraska – Werner Enterprises, a truckload carrier based in Omaha, has been ordered to pay over $36 million in a lawsuit brought against them by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Victor Robinson, a deaf man who claimed his application to drive for Werner was rejected because of his disability. The jury verdict was handed down on Friday in Federal District Court for Nebraska. The penalty includes $75,000 in compensatory damages and $36 million in punitive damages. The EEOC argued that Werner’s decision not to hire Robinson … Read more

Donald Trump Blasts New York Fraud Trial as a ‘Witch Hunt’ in Fiery Closing Arguments

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has criticized his New York fraud trial, referring to it as a “terrible witch hunt.” Trump’s attorneys presented their closing arguments in New York’s State Supreme Court, claiming that the case against him and his company was a “manufactured claim” driven by political motives. The presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, allowed Trump to speak briefly at the close of the defense’s arguments, but restricted him from making further remarks due to his failure to adhere to the court’s rules. Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, … Read more

Judge Rules to Unseal Arrest Papers after Shocking Testimony in Colorado Funeral Home Case

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A judge has ruled that the arrest papers in the high-profile funeral home case will be unsealed, following disturbing details that were shared in testimony. The case involves the owners of the Return to Nature funeral home, who have been accused of improperly storing nearly 200 bodies. This decision comes after arguments were heard from both the prosecutors and defense attorneys regarding the public availability of the arrest papers. The defense attorneys for Jon and Carie Hallford objected to the unsealing of the papers, expressing concerns about the potential impact on … Read more