The following is a transcript of an interview with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego that aired on “Face the Nation” on July 23, 2023. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the mayor of Phoenix, Kate Gallego, who joins us from Scottsdale, good morning to you, Mayor. Every single day this month …
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July, 2023
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21 July
New Jersey school bus monitor charged with manslaughter after allegedly using phone as disabled girl suffocated
A New Jersey school bus monitor has been charged with manslaughter and child endangerment after authorities say she was using her cellphone and failed to notice a disabled 6-year-old being suffocated by a seat belt. Amanda Davila, 27, of New Brunswick, was charged in the death of Faja Williams, who …
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20 July
Christopher Nolan: “Bittersweet” to have “Oppenheimer” cast leave London premiere amid SAG
During the London premiere of the highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer,” some stars left early to join the picket lines in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. “It was very bittersweet to have the actors there supporting the film, and then understanding that they needed to then leave and go on strike,” …
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19 July
Why are Hollywood actors on strike?
Some 65,000 Hollywood actors have taken up picket signs as of last week, bringing productions to a halt as they fight for higher pay amid inflation and a rapidly evolving entertainment industry. Performers say the annual pay they’ve come to rely on, which is based on residuals from movie and …
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17 July
House escalates an already heated battle over federal government diversity initiatives
The House of Representatives is poised this week to resume — and potentially escalate — a blistering debate over the use of taxpayer money for federal government programs and initiatives that seek to promote diversity and equity. On Monday, the House Rules Committee considered Republican amendments to remove funding …
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11 July
Bank of America created bogus accounts and double
Federal regulators are accusing Bank of America of opening accounts in people’s name without their knowledge, overcharging customers on overdraft fees and stiffing them on credit card reward points. The Wall Street giant will pay $250 million in government penalties on Tuesday, including $100 million to be returned to customers, …
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10 July
James Lewis found dead
CHICAGO —The prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders has been found dead. According to police in Cambridge, Massachusetts, James Lewis was found unresponsive on Sunday just after 4 p.m. He was pronounced dead shortly after. Police said his death was “determined to be not suspicious.” In 1982, seven people in …
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10 July
FTC wants to ban fake product reviews, warning that AI could make things worse
If the Federal Trade Commission has its way, businesses could soon be fined a hefty sum for hosting or promoting fake product reviews online. Faux five-star and rave reviews of less-than-stellar consumer goods can boost businesses’ profits while deceiving consumers, according to the agency, which has proposed a rule to …
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5 July
Beyonce fans in Pittsburgh aren’t too happy about canceled show
Some Beyoncé fans received disappointing news on Wednesday: her show in Pittsburgh this August is no longer happening. Beyoncé was set to perform in Pittsburgh on August 3 as part of her Renaissance World Tour, but Acrisure Stadium, where Beyoncé was slated to perform, released a statement on its Instagram account saying …
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June, 2023
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30 June
Fox News agrees to pay $12 million to settle lawsuits from former producer Abby Grossberg
Washington — Former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has settled a pair of lawsuits she filed against the network and television personality Tucker Carlson, her attorney said Friday, with the network agreeing to pay her $12 million. Gerry Filippatos, Grossberg’s attorney, said the settlement resolves claims filed against Fox News, …
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