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Trader Joe's cashiers have a reputation for flirting. CEO says there's a good reason

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

Did it seem like the cashier at Trader Joe's was being more than just friendly while bagging your frozen mandarin orange chicken and 19-cent bananas? The company's CEO understand why you may think that. In a recent episode on the Inside Trader Joe's podcast, CEO Bryan Palbaum addressed the rumors that employees are trained to flirt with customers and said it's just that – a rumor. But Palbaum said he understands why employees' signature chattiness "might be misinterpreted." "Well, I think we just have such a unique environment in our stores that, to go into a Trader Joe's store and feel that everyone is genuinely interested in whether or not you are having a good day, compared to maybe perhaps other retailers, I could see how that might be misinterpreted," he said. Trader Joe’s addresses ‘conspiratorial theories’ about its small parking lots Trader Joe's employees are known for striking up conversations with customers in the checkout aisle, commenting when they like what they're ...

Workers' holiday brings more action for 'hot labor summer'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

Monday is Labor Day, a holiday created to celebrate American workers, and picketers and strikers took advantage of the occasion to highlight what they describe as low pay, poor benefits and unsafe working conditions.At the W Hollywood hotel, workers picketed, played drums and chanted outside one of the most prominent and popular hotels in one of Los Angeles' prime tourist attractions.Hotel workers allege that they are unable to afford to be able to live near their workplace, and they're seeking higher wages in their next contract with major hotel chains.It's the latest development in what's been dubbed "hot labor summer," during which Los Angeles city workers, writers and actors, and UPS drivers have gone on strike (or at least threatened to)While hotel workers — and the striking writers and actors unions — have primarily financial concerns, health care workers have different motivations for striking.In particular, Kaiser Permanente's tens of thousands of workers have authorized a s...

Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

An unusual late-summer storm turned a week-long counterculture fest into a sloppy mess with tens of thousands of partygoers stuck in foot-deep mud and with no working toilets in the northern Nevada desert. But some Burning Man revelers said Sunday that their spirits remained unbroken.Organizers closed the festival to vehicles after one death was reported. Officials provided no details of the fatality.The annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles (177 kilometers) north of Reno attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances. Disruptions are part of the event's recent history: Organizers had to temporarily close entrances to the festival in 2018 due to dust storms, and the event was twice canceled altogether during the pandemic. More than a half an inch (1.3 centimeters) of rain fell at the festival site on Friday, disrupting this year's festival.“We are a little bit dir...

The Equalizer 3 Gives Denzel a Raging Retirement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

Ah, Italy. The word alone evokes images of smiling locals, sun-dappled hills and sumptuous ruins that echo with eternal splendor. It’s a country that draws in tourists from around the globe, from fellow Europeans who want a taste of bliss to Americans who want a slice of fun. In film, hitmen have been swept away by this country’s wonderful charms often, from The Godfather to The American to The Conformist. Now The Equalizer 3 (the final chapter in the action franchise) sees Denzel Washington’s vigilante attempt to trade gunshots for shots of espresso.Robert McCall (Washington) is a virtuoso of violence who helps out those in need, hearing of injustices while driving for Lyft and taking care of them when no one else will. But after decades of grueling work–plus a couple bullets in the back–he decides to drop his Robin Hood career for a quiet life by the ocean. No more bloodshed. No more revenge. No more mobsters. He probably should have picked a region other t...

Hayward: Man charged with brutal stabbing, beating of 81-year-old man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

OAKLAND — A 28-year-old man has been charged with beating and stabbing an 81-year-old man in a seemingly random attack in Hayward, court records show.The suspect was wrestled into submission by several witnesses to the attack, until police arrived and detained him. After police arrived, the man allegedly said that the victim had chosen his fate, but a relative of the victim told police they had no idea who he was or why the attack occurred. Police believe the suspect may have been under the influence of a controlled substance.The 81-year-old man was assaulted as he walked with family members on Whitman Street and Fruitwood Way in Hayward, on the evening of Aug. 17. The 28-year-old man allegedly stabbed him with a pocket knife eight times, then struck him repeatedly with a metal pipe. One of the stab wounds struck an artery, causing extreme bleeding.The suspect was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and mayhem. But Alameda County prosecutors opted to file less ...

Jill On Money: Summer Mail Bag — Real estate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

The summer mail bag continues with this week’s focus on real estate.Q: We are a 38-year-old couple and have been looking for a house for over a year and are discouraged. When we have gotten close, the deal either falls apart or we get outbid. Help!Related ArticlesBusiness | Labor Day snapshot: 7 stats about American workers Business | The best time to book holiday travel is very soon Business | How to compare credit repair options Business | Do this before the redesigned 2024 FAFSA launches in December Business | What is a home appraisal? Everything you need to know A: Home prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic. The median sales price for an existing home in February 2020 was $270,100, compared with the most recent data (through July), which showed an eye-popping $406,700.You do not have to be a math genius to see that home price appreciation has far outpaced the overall inflation rate. For people l...

Man arrested for pointing laser at police helicopter in Santa Rosa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Rosa man was arrested Friday night for shining a laser at a Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter, officials said. Around 9:20 p.m., the helicopter was on air patrol assisting police with a nearby sideshow.The pilot and tactical flight officer were blinded by a blue laser for several seconds coming from the area of West Avenue. As the helicopter attempted to locate the exact location of the blue laser, the crew was struck by a green laser coming from the area of Pebblecreek Drive, the sheriff's office said. Bay Area resident among thousands left stranded at Burning Man festival The blue laser continued to strike the helicopter more times. Using a camera system, the crew was able to locate the source of the blue laser to the 2200 block of West Avenue. Deputies located Robert Stewart, a 59-year-old Santa Rosa resident, according to police. He was found with suspected cocaine when police arrested him.Shining a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime and can caus...

Arrestan a actor español por presunto delito de abuso sexual

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

VENECIA, Italia – El actor español Gabriel Guevara ha sido arrestado en Venecia (norte de Italia) por un delito de “abuso sexual” ocurrido en Francia, confirmaron hoy a EFE fuentes de la policía italiana.La detención de Guevara, de 22 años, se produjo el pasado sábado, en cumplimiento de un mandato de arresto internacional por unos hechos ocurridos en Francia, dijeron las fuentes, sin precisar cuándo se cometió el delito.Ahora, el actor pasará a disposición judicial en espera de las decisiones que se adopten al respecto, añadieron. Reabren caso de presunto abuso sexual por Michael Jackson en corte de apelaciones Famoso actor resuelve caso civil de presunto abuso sexual en hotel de Nueva York Este domingo, el Festival de Venecia se desvinculó del arresto del actor, hijo de la vedette y presentadora Marlene Mourreau.“Respecto a las informaciones de prensa que han aparecido en algunos sitios en estas horas, re...

College Football Corner: Terps, Hokies win while Prime Time steals the spotlight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

You can’t win a National Championship, or even a Conference/Division title, on Labor Day weekend but in college football you can win the imagination of your fan base and the spotlight of a nation.At the same time Maryland was warming up for Towson and Virginia was facing No. 12 Tennessee, Colorado was equaling its 2022 win total by stunning No. 17 TCU 45-42 in a game where head coach Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur Sanders threw for 510 yards. We knew “Coach Prime” was going to bring a lot of swagger to the Buffaloes but not many of us thought they’d beat last year’s runner-up at their stadium in Week One.Week Two has CU hosting a Nebraska team that is most definitely “not ready for prime time”; the Cornhuskers led Minnesota 10-3 in the fourth quarter Thursday night before a fumble and interception on their final two possessions allowed the Golden Gophers to win 13-10 on a field goal as time expired (Huskers are gonna Husker).Colorado State...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, September 5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:53 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, September 5COLLEGE GOLF4 p.m.GOLF — The Folds Of Honor Collegiate: Second Round, American Dunes Golf Club, Grand Haven, Mich.COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)6 p.m.ACCN — Marshall at Pittsburgh8 p.m.ACCN — Kentucky at LouisvilleFIBA BASKETBALL (MEN’S)8:30 a.m.ESPN2 — FIBA World Cup: U.S. vs. Italy, Quarterfinal, Manila, PhilippinesMLB BASEBALL7:30 p.m.TBS — San Francisco at Chicago Cubs9:30 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Philadelphia at San Diego OR Baltimore at LA AngelsTENNIS12 a.m.ESPN — ATP/WTA: The U.S. Open, Quarterfinals, Flushing, N.Y.7 p.m.ESPN — ATP/WTA: The U.S. Open, Quarterfinals, Flushing, N.Y.WNBA BASKETBALL7 p.m.NBATV — Chicago at Indiana8 p.m.CBSSN — New York at Dallas10 p.m.CBSSN — Washington at Phoenix_____Source