The NewsWorthy LA Tension Escalates, Military Parade Preps & RIP Happy Hour?- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025 Tensions are rising in Los Angeles as immigration raids spark unrest, with both the President and Governor weighing in. A major military parade is on the horizon, while record-breaking heat impacts several states. An NFL team owner makes headlines with a generous donation for autism research, highlighting the intersection of sports and philanthropy. Lastly, the waning popularity of workplace happy hours signals a shift in social interactions among younger generations, prioritizing more structured gatherings over traditional after-work drinks.
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Unrest and Troop Deployment in LA
- The Trump administration deployed nearly 5,000 troops to Los Angeles for immigration raids without state approval.
- The protests remain mostly peaceful, with local authorities managing unrest and a curfew imposed to prevent vandalism and theft.
Controversial Military Parade Plans
- Washington, D.C. is planning a $45 million military parade coinciding with President Trump's birthday.
- The event is controversial, seen as expensive and a vanity project by critics, amid ongoing government layoffs.
Confederate Base Names Reinstated
- President Trump reversed the renaming of nine bases once honoring Confederate officers.
- To comply legally, the bases now honor different soldiers with the same last names instead of Confederate leaders.