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Judge Halts California Fast-Food Law

A judge of the Sacramento Superior Court ruled Friday to block a proposed law in California that would give the state authority to negotiate the wages and working conditions of fast-food workers.

Hong Kong Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions and Plans to Reopen Border With China

Since Beijing announced it is reopening China’s borders, Hong Kong announced that beginning on Dec. 29, most of the pandemic measures will be lifted but the mask mandate will remain in effect.

Holiday Sales Up 7.6% In 2022 — But Outpaced by 8.5% Inflation

Holiday sales rose this year as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according to one measure.

‘Police Seize on COVID-19 Pandemic to Expand Global Surveillance’: Associated Press

The Associated Press found that governments around the world used mass surveillance technologies and data during the COVID-19 pandemic for purposes unrelated to the pandemic, including stifling dissent and harassing marginalized communities.

‘Absolutely’ Keep Wearing Masks ‘Everywhere,’ Urges New York Times

A new report from the New York Times urges travelers to continue, or return to, mask-wearing, "everywhere" and "in between" on their upcoming holiday travels, including on planes, trains, buses, ferries, and even at their travel destinations.

German Nurse Injected Saline Solution Instead of COVID Vax Walks Free in Court

An anti-COVID vaccine nurse in Germany who injected about 8,600 elderly patients with a saline solution rather than the coronavirus vaccine was let go in court Wednesday.

Lawsuit Filed Against Massachusetts for Installing COVID ‘Spyware’ on a Million Devices

The state Department of Public Health reportedly worked with Google to install the program.

Starbucks Plans to Tap Young, Wealthy Customers to Weather Recession

Starbucks Corp. topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly comparable sales and profits on Thursday, saying it will weather any coming recession by selling customized cold...

New Jersey Gov. Murphy Claims Republicans Playing ‘Crime Card’ Are ‘Racist’

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said that Republicans' playing "the crime card" has "racial elements" tied to it.

Italy: Meloni Considers Inquiry Into Handling of Wuhan Virus Pandemic

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s party has moved to create a commission of inquiry into the prior government’s handling of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, with at least one opposition party also supporting an investigation.

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