
Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Highlight Public Discontent
Protests titled ‘No Kings’ are sweeping across the nation, with coverage including photos of the demonstrations.
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Protests titled ‘No Kings’ are sweeping across the nation, with coverage including photos of the demonstrations.

Starbucks is closing six locations in Baltimore as part of a nationwide restructuring effort to boost sales and improve operations.

Power Stick roll-on deodorants sold at major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Dollar Tree are being recalled nationwide due to safety concerns related to manufacturing practices, affecting over 67,000 cases.

Thousands of Americans across over 2,000 cities are protesting against President Trump's actions, including immigration raids and military mobilizations, in a coordinated event called 'No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance' to oppose what they see as authoritarian overreach.

Millions of protesters across Columbus and the U.S. are rallying against President Trump, marking the largest single-day anti-Trump demonstration since his second term began, coinciding with his birthday celebrations and contrasting his military parade with grassroots displays of power.

The NFL has announced the 32 nominees for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which honors players for their excellence on the field and community impact. The winner will be revealed during the NFL Honors on February 6, 2024. Each nominee will receive up to $55,000 for their charity, with the winner receiving up to $265,000. Fans can participate in the Charity Challenge to support their favorite nominee, with additional donations awarded based on votes. A special ESPN broadcast will highlight the nominees' community efforts.

The Department of Motor Vehicle offices nationwide experienced a network outage, prompting warnings to drivers with scheduled appointments. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias advised drivers to call before visiting DMVs due to potential impacts on operating hours and services. The cause of the nationwide outage is unknown, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has been contacted for comment. North Carolina's Department of Transportation reported that its databases have been repaired, allowing facilities to resume operations, making it the only state to have regained access to the system.

The American Red Cross has declared a nationwide emergency blood shortage, with a 20-year low in donors and a loss of 300,000 donors since the COVID-19 pandemic. The shortage could lead to hospitals making difficult decisions about prioritizing patients for blood transfusions, potentially impacting surgeries and patient care. The organization is urging people to donate, particularly Type O blood and platelets needed for cancer and trauma patients, and individuals interested in donating can schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.

Two women have been arrested in Braintree, Massachusetts, in connection with a nationwide gift card scam ring. The women were caught removing gift cards from a CVS store and were found in possession of nearly 5,000 stolen gift cards from brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, and Visa. The scam involves criminals logging the card numbers, bar codes, and PINs, repackaging the cards, and placing them back on store shelves. Unsuspecting customers who purchase these compromised gift cards may have their funds spent online by the scammers. Braintree police are urging caution and have not yet received any reports from victims.

Sebring, Newton Falls, and Champion school districts in Ohio, along with several other school districts nationwide, received bomb threat emails claiming to be from foreign terrorist groups. Authorities believe these threats are part of a swatting campaign or hoaxes, with no credible threat detected. Local law enforcement has been made aware, and the schools have conducted safety checks, deeming their buildings safe. Classes will be in session, but parents have the option to keep their children home. Similar threats have been reported in other school districts across Ohio.

Multiple school districts and schools nationwide, including those in the Sebring and Newton Falls districts, received email bomb threats claiming to be from foreign terrorist groups. Authorities believe these threats are part of a nationwide hoax or swatting campaign, with no credible threat detected. Law enforcement has been made aware of the threats, and schools have conducted safety checks and deemed their buildings safe. Classes will be in session with additional safety measures implemented, but parents have the option to keep their children home. The FBI and Ohio Attorney General's office are assessing the severity of the threats.

The NFL has announced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide, which recognizes players who excel on the field and make a positive impact off the field. Each nominee supports various initiatives important to them and their communities, and the winner will receive a $250,000 donation to their chosen charity. Fans can participate in the Nationwide Charity Challenge to show support for their favorite nominee, with additional donations from Nationwide. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors on February 8.

Baton Rouge casino revenues in July decreased by about 9.9% from June, continuing a trend of decreased revenue in the area. The three riverboat casinos in the Capital Region reported earnings of $19.4 million in July, down 3.4% from the previous year. L'Auberge Baton Rouge remains the highest-earning casino in the region, while statewide casino revenues in Louisiana declined by 1.5% in June. Meanwhile, the national gaming industry continues to thrive, with commercial gaming revenue surpassing $60 billion last year.

SAG-AFTRA members are picketing and rallying across the country in support of a fair contract, with 24 out of 25 guild locals participating. The ongoing strike has garnered attention in Los Angeles and New York, but members have also shown solidarity in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami. Today's pickets will be held at Amazon Studios and Warner Bros. Studios, with support from the Producers Guild of America. The Producers Guild has expressed its support for SAG-AFTRA in their strike against the studios, companies, and streamers that make up the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

The spring homebuying season has fizzled out in Seattle and nationwide, according to Redfin. The number of homes for sale has increased, but the demand has decreased, leading to a slowdown in the market. Experts predict that the market will remain sluggish for the rest of the year.