8/14/23: DeSantis Humiliated At Iowa Fair, Maui Residents Outraged At Disaster Relief, Trump Legal Team Texts, UPS 170k Salary, Auto Exec Caught Vacationing, Viral Rich Men North of Richmond Song, SBF Jailed, SF Workers Flee, Kansas Cops Raid Newspaper
Semafor reporter Shelby Talcott breaks down the events at the Iowa Fair where DeSantis was humiliated, Maui residents express outrage at Biden's disaster relief, Trump's legal team is caught with texts about election tampering in Georgia, UPS drivers score high-paying contracts, Auto Exec is caught vacationing while lecturing workers, viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' hits number 1, SBF jailed for witness tampering, Saagar looks into San Francisco workers fleeing crime, and Krystal looks into Kansas cops raiding a newspaper office in a possible corrupt coverup.
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UPS drivers could earn an average of $170,000 per year in pay and benefits.
Text messages link Trump's legal team to an alleged voting systems breach in Georgia.
San Francisco experiencing significant decrease in activity and rise in crime, leading to closures of major retailers.
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UPS reaches deal with labor union, potential pay increase for full-time drivers
UPS and the Teamsters labor union have reached a potential agreement that could result in a pay increase for full-time drivers. Full-time UPS drivers could earn an average of $170,000 per year in pay and benefits. The deal is still subject to a membership vote, but it has a good chance of being approved. This pay increase would be a significant improvement for UPS drivers and could help alleviate some concerns about labor shortages in the industry.
Trump and his legal team linked to alleged voting systems breach in Georgia
Georgia prosecutors investigating Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results have obtained text messages and communications linking members of Trump's legal team, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, to an alleged voting systems breach. The breach occurred in a rural Georgia county, Coffee County, where election officials provided voting system access to data consultants hired by the legal team. Misty Hampton, a former Coffee County election official, played a significant role in enabling the breach and delaying certification of Biden's win. This development adds to the mounting legal challenges Trump and his team are facing.
Jim Cramer and others express concerns over UPS labor deal
Some commentators, including Jim Cramer, have expressed concerns about the recent labor deal reached between UPS and the Teamsters union. Cramer voiced his concerns over the potential stock reaction to the deal, suggesting that the market may see it as a win for the Teamsters and might negatively impact UPS stock. However, it is important to note that UPS is a highly profitable company, and a pay increase for workers, including full-time drivers, is seen as a positive development for the labor force. Critics argue that the concerns are rooted in attitudes that undervalue working-class jobs and fair wages.
San Francisco faces decrease in activity and rise in crime
San Francisco is experiencing a significant decrease in activity and rise in crime. Vacancy and activity in the city center has dropped by two-thirds, and downtown San Francisco has a 25.7% office vacancy rate, 10 percentage points higher than the US vacancy rate. Property crime rates, including theft, are high, and the city has a significant homeless problem. The dangerous conditions have led to federal workers being allowed to work from home due to crime near the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building. Major retailers such as Nordstrom and Whole Foods are closing their downtown locations due to dropping foot traffic and concerns for staff safety.
Kansas newspaper faces intimidation and raid by local authorities
Marion County Record, a small newspaper in Kansas, experienced intimidation and raids by local authorities. The paper's journalist was injured by the chief of police, and the co-owner of the paper collapsed and died days later due to the stress of the incident. The raids involved the seizure of computers and cell phones, and personal records were photographed. The paper's investigation into local authorities may have triggered the aggressive response, as well as their coverage of a local business owner. The involvement of local law enforcement may be connected to their ongoing investigation into the police chief. The incident highlights concerns about free speech and the abuse of power in small communities.
Lessons for media integrity and accountability
The incident involving the Marion County Record underscores the importance of media integrity and accountability, particularly in small communities. The paper's dedication to independent reporting and accountability led to intimidation and raids by local authorities. This incident serves as a reminder that threats to journalism come not only from corporate greed, but also from corrupt systems that seek to silence uncomfortable truths and protect those in power. It should serve as a wake-up call for the need to protect and support independent journalism at all levels, ensuring that those in power are held accountable and that communities have access to reliable and unbiased information.
Krystal and Saagar discuss DeSantis humiliated by Trump fans at the Iowa fair, Semafor reporter Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) breaks down all the events on the scene at the Iowa Fair, Maui Residents outraged at Biden disaster relief, Trump's legal team caught with texts about election tampering in Georgia, UPS drivers score 170k a year contracts, Auto Exec caught vacationing while lecturing workers, viral song Rich Men North of Richmond hits number 1, SBF jailed for witness tampering, Saagar looks into San Francisco workers fleeing crime in Doom Loop, and Krystal looks into how Kansa police raided a newspaper office in a possible corrupt coverup.