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society27 days ago

LA Home Depot's Noise Machines Spark Protest from Day Laborers

Immigrant rights advocates and local officials protested outside a Cypress Park Home Depot over alleged high-pitched noise machines installed to deter day laborers, which are claimed to cause health issues and are believed to be an effort to push them away amid immigration enforcement activities. Home Depot stated the measures are for safety and to prevent illegal parking, but did not confirm the use of noise machines. The story is ongoing with plans for further activism.

local-news28 days ago

Home Depot's Noise Machines Spark Labor Protests and Controversy

Day laborers outside a Home Depot in Cypress Park protest against noise machines installed by the company, which emit high-pitched sounds intended to deter them from gathering there, amid ongoing concerns about ICE raids and the impact on immigrant workers. The machines, installed shortly after a recent raid, have caused health issues and added stress for the workers, who see the devices as a form of intimidation and weaponization of sound. The nonprofit IDEPSCA and local officials are calling for the removal of the machines and greater support for the immigrant community.

business4 months ago

Target and Home Depot Face Challenges Amid Earnings Misses and Leadership Changes

Target's sales declined again but less steeply, amid ongoing tariff uncertainties, as major retailers like Home Depot and Walmart report mixed results influenced by tariffs and consumer behavior shifts. Target's CEO is stepping down, and retailers are navigating a volatile environment with some online sales growth despite foot traffic declines.