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The vast majority of United’s employees are vaccinated, but about 2,000 of them were granted religious or medical exemptions. A handful of employees filed suit against United over the policy in Texas federal court in September, one of several lawsuits challenging vaccine mandates by private and government employers.
FILE – Samantha Estes prepares garments to be photographed at the ThredUp sorting facility in Phoenix on March 12, 2019. Resale has taken off among some looking to save the planet and spend less on gifts during the most wasteful time of the year _ the December holidays. This year’s supply chain delays have provided extra motivation. (Matt York/AP)
“We’ve always dreamed of growing our family….it’s surreal that we now have a baby on the way!” Parker wrote on Instagram. “Lailaa is pumped to be a big sister! You couldn’t be more beautiful! Glowing, while understanding that I have to constantly love, kiss, and talk to your belly AND yes… play Jay-Z for the baby (Goose knows “Song Cry” already by heart!) I can’t wait to embark on this next chapter in life with you!”
Bill sponsor Rep. Edward Acevedo (D-Chicago) listens as the House Judiciary Committee pushes the Assault Weapons Ban legislation off until next session Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 which begins Wednesday. (MICHAEL TERCHA/Chicago Tribune) B582630113Z.1 – ct-met-illinois-pension-reform-0107 ….OUTSIDE TRIBUNE CO.- NO MAGS, NO SALES, NO INTERNET, NO TV, CHICAGO OUT, NO DIGITAL MANIPULATION… (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)
A Canadian Pacific train hauls oil westward through Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Refineries on the west coast of Canada have run short of crude oil following the shutdown of pipelines due to catastrophic flooding in southern British Columbia. (Frank Gunn/AP)
Businesses have been dealing with supply chain problems and higher costs for months. It has been a key concern for investors as big companies pass those costs off to consumers, who have so far been absorbing higher prices on everything from groceries to clothing and other consumer products. On Friday, the Labor Department reported that consumer prices surged 6.8% for the 12 months ending in November, the biggest increase in 39 years.
“The agreement concludes nearly 10 years of litigation and will result in the creation and distribution of a settlement fund to benefit those staff members affected by the turnarounds,” the CTU statement read. “Resolving this matter is in CPS students’ best interest and will allow the District to move forward while the impacted teachers and staff will receive some compensation for the harm that was done to them. As a union, we have fought for increased funding for schools, adequate staffing and fair treatment of all teachers, regardless of race.”
Gasoline prices are displayed at a station in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate since 1982. (Matt Rourke/AP)
A “boys+” restroom sign is posted at LaSalle Elementary Language Academy. Another sign reads, “Anyone who feels most comfortable using this restroom is welcome.” CPS has directed school leaders to post signs the district says “makes it clear that our restrooms are open for use to anyone who feels comfortable in that space.” (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
Several hours before the shooting, Reed and Hearns, 31, had a “brief but heated encounter” at a tavern in Kenosha, authorities said. Reed is alleged to have gone later to Hearns’ apartment building, police said, and fired several rounds into Hearns’ apartment from the lawn, according to reports.