THE AMERICA ONE NEWS
Jun 22, 2025 |
0
| Remer,MNSponsor: QWIKET
Sponsor: QWIKET
Sponsor: QWIKET: Sports Knowledge
Sponsor: QWIKET: Elevate your fantasy game! Interactive Sports Knowledge.
Sponsor: QWIKET: Elevate your fantasy game! Interactive Sports Knowledge and Reasoning Support for Fantasy Sports and Betting Enthusiasts.
topic
America One News
19 Dec 2024
#politics
Forbes: Unionized Amazon Workers To Begin Striking Across Multiple U.S. Warehouses
Unionized Amazon workers at seven U.S. warehouses are set to strike Thursday morning due to unsuccessful contract negotiations, affecting operations during the holiday shopping season. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents about 10,000 workers, demanding better wages and conditions.
The strike will impact facilities in major cities, including New York City and San Francisco. Teamsters President Sean O’Brien criticized Amazon's leadership for ignoring the workers' demands, attributing potential package delays to the company's greed.
#society
Fox News: Pro-Palestinian activists storm basketball court during Israeli team’s game against France
During a FIBA Basketball Champions League game in Nanterre, France, a group of individuals waving Palestinian flags stormed the court, causing chaos among attendees, particularly from the French Jewish community. The disruption led to increased security measures and the temporary halt of the game, which resumed after police detained the agitators.
Despite the turmoil, the match concluded with Hapoel Holon losing to Nanterre 87-77, but Hapoel advanced to the Top 16 stage due to another team's loss. The incident highlighted tensions surrounding the event, as local authorities had previously warned of potential protests.
The Telegraph: BBC chiefs are still burying their heads in the sand over biased war coverage
BBC executives faced criticism over bias in BBC Arabic's reporting since the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Despite serious allegations of impartiality, Director General Tim Davie and others defended the service, claiming it was managed well and denying the criticisms.
The lack of transparency and accountability from BBC leadership raises concerns about their commitment to impartiality, especially given the service's funding from the Foreign Office. Calls for government intervention to ensure strict standards in BBC Arabic are growing.
Le Monde: Mass rape trial: Follow the verdict live
The Pelicot rape trial, involving 72-year-old Dominique Pelicot accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot, is nearing its conclusion after three months. A total of 51 men, including Pelicot, are on trial for their involvement in the alleged crimes.
The verdicts are anticipated on Thursday, and the case has sparked significant discussion about gender violence and societal attitudes towards such crimes in France.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: Israeli airstrikes target Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa, port city Hodeida
Israeli airstrikes hit Sanaa and Hodeida in Yemen, targeting facilities used by Houthi forces for military purposes. The strikes aimed to disrupt the Houthi regime's capabilities, including the smuggling of Iranian weapons, following missile threats against Israel.
The Houthis have engaged in attacks on Israel and maritime targets, supporting Palestinian efforts amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. No immediate reports of damage or casualties from the strikes have been released by Houthi media.
Times Of Israel: IDF pounds Yemen, believes it paralyzed all 3 Houthi ports; missile fired at Israel
The Israeli military conducted extensive airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the capital Sana’a and the port city of Hodeidah, in response to a missile launched by the Houthis toward Israel. The missile was intercepted, causing damage in Ramat Gan but no injuries. Israeli forces aimed to disrupt Houthi military operations and infrastructure, targeting ports and energy facilities.
The strikes involved numerous Israeli Air Force aircraft and were planned in advance, coinciding with the Houthi missile attack. Israeli officials have stated that the Houthis pose a global threat, backed by Iran, and emphasized their commitment to retaliate against any threats to Israel. The conflict has escalated, with the Houthis launching over 200 missiles at Israel in the past year.