SUMMARY: Starbucks workers plan a five-day strike beginning Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, expanding to potentially hundreds of stores nationwide by Christmas Eve. This protest by Starbucks Workers United stems from stalled contract negotiations and unresolved legal issues, including unfair labor practice charges. The union criticizes Starbucks for not honoring a commitment made in February to finalize a labor agreement, while proposing minimal wage increases. Despite CEO Brian Niccol’s anticipated $100 million compensation, workers demand better treatment. Starbucks claims it has offered competitive pay and benefits and urges the union to continue negotiations. The two sides appear to be at an impasse.

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SUMMARY: In March, voters in Chatham County will have the opportunity to influence the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) through a ballot initiative for the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST). If approved, it will continue a tax initiated in 2007, generating $705 million for school renovations and construction. Key projects include a new high school and a K-8 complex in West Chatham, along with updates to Pooler Elementary. Community meetings will be held prior to the March 18 vote to inform the public about funding usage and address facility and academic needs driven by population growth.

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SUMMARY: Luigi Mangion, the accused killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in Pennsylvania before being transferred to New York City, where he faces federal charges, including first-degree murder. Despite the gravity of his situation, Mangion appeared calm and relaxed in court, even chatting and smiling with officers. He had reportedly been on the run for nearly a week before being spotted at a McDonald’s. Investigators found a notebook with his writings expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry. Mangion is also facing four additional federal charges, which could make him eligible for the death penalty.

The accused CEO killer, Luigi Mangione, is back in New York facing new federal charges. But Mangione’s day started in …

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