SUMMARY: A significant port workers’ strike has shut down major dockyards on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast, highlighting fears of job replacement by automation. The International Longshoremen’s Association, representing about 45,000 workers, demands pay raises and a ban on automation of port machinery. This anxiety over automation isn’t new; similar issues arose in the 1960s and the coal industry, where job security decreased amidst mechanization. While automation can enhance efficiency, it threatens numerous jobs. Unions are seeking provisions to protect workers in the face of advancing technology, as seen with recent strikes in various industries concerning AI-related job security.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court unanimously denied an appeal from Richard Gerald Jordan, the state‘s longest-serving death row inmate, who was sentenced in 1976 for kidnapping and murdering Edwina Marter. Jordan’s attorney argued that he was denied due process because a court-appointed psychiatric examiner, rather than an independent one for his defense, evaluated him. The court ruled this issue had been previously addressed, and a federal judge found no violation of Jordan’s rights. While Jordan’s legal team is exploring further options, including requesting a rehearing, the ruling may allow the state to set a new execution date.

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SUMMARY: John Amos, best known for his role as James Evans Sr. on the iconic 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” has passed away at age 84. His publicist confirmed his death, but details remain sparse. Amos also gained recognition for his role in the acclaimed miniseries “Roots,” which earned him an Emmy nomination. “Good Times,” co-created by Norman Lear, portrayed one of television’s first Black two-parent families, but Amos was later let go due to creative differences regarding portrayals of Black characters. A versatile actor, Amos appeared in a variety of films and TV shows throughout his career, earning respect for his contributions.

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