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New research shows construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors are “the toughest jobs in America.”The poll included 2,000 Americans, of which 1,000 were trade workers. Respondents were asked what the “strict” job is and what comes to mind when thinking about “tough work.”Police officers ranked fifth, followed by EMT and astronauts.Some listed unique occupations, but others share descriptors for task challenges, such as “solving other people’s problems with little or no help,” “constantly and promptly making decisions and getting stuck in stressful situations every day,” or “that pushes my physical and mental limitations.”A survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools…

These chemicals are associated with cancer, fetal developmental problems, and endocrine disorders.Chemical maker 3M has signed a settlement agreement with New Jersey and settled a claim accusing PFAS substances of polluting water and other natural resources with PFAS substances commonly known as “eternal chemicals,” the state Attorney General’s Office said in a May 13 statement.The settlement, up to $450 million, is subject to court approval and is “the largest statewide PFAS settlement in New Jersey’s history,” the statement said. Resolves certain lawsuits filed against the state in 2019.PFA (1 and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in fabrics, furniture, industrial products, and…

Dee-Ann Durbin More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas from 75 US stores have been on strike since Sunday to protest the new company’s dress code, according to a union representing the coffee giant’s workers. Starbucks has put new restrictions on what its baristas can wear under a green apron starting Monday. Dress code requires employees in stores operated and licensed by US and Canadian companies to wear black shirts and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms. Under the previous dress code, baristas were able to wear a wider range of darker colors and patterns. Starbucks said the new rules will create…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man attacked gold after purchasing a winning scratch-off game on Publix. The Florida lottery announced Wednesday that 63-year-old Benjamin Chiuliza has won the $5 million top prize from the exclusive secret safe scratch game at Tallahassee’s lottery headquarters. He went to $5 million after purchasing a victory ticket at Publix, located at 14375 Miramar Parkway in Miramar. More Florida Lottery Stories: Florida men bought a $20 Monopoly scratch-off game on Publix and won $5 million Florida women bought a $50 scratch-off game on Southernpa Publix and then ended up with a $20 scratch-off ticket…

North Fort Myers, Fla. (WFLA) – A North Fort Myers man was arrested Tuesday. Members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Department responded to a ranch on Sharon Drive, where they found a two-year-old calf on the neighbour’s property with at least five gunshot wounds. The dolphin’s death is under investigation after it was discovered that he was beheaded on a remote island Authorities said the calf was shot in courage, chest and hind legs. Body camera video shows the animal lying on the ground and struggling to move as the deputies approach. “He must have shot her several…

Below is an official release from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Congressional Term Limitations.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was invited to the U.S. Term Limits organization and invited to meet with legislative members of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate, encouraging the passage of a resolution calling for term limits for members of Congress. Florida passed the House of Representatives Simultaneous Resolution (HCR) 693 at its 2024 legislative meeting, calling for a U.S. Term-Limit Treaty based on Paul Renner’s tenure. Florida is also one of a group of 12 states that passed resolutions through both rooms in the…

The UK government argues that the entire economy is aiming to reduce electricity costs and bill costs.The UK’s shift to renewable energy will not cut electricity prices, the UK gas boss said.Chris O’Shea, chief executive of British Gas’ parent company Centrica, wrote on May 12th on social media network LinkedIn that the transition to renewable electricity “will not significantly reduce UK electricity prices from current levels.”Centrica has one of Europe’s largest renewable energy portfolios, and hopes to invest up to £4 billion ($5.3 billion) by the end of 2028.O’Shea shows that exercise prices under the contract of difference, inflation-adjusted payments…

The DOJ says the 19-year-old planned a mass shooting and gave undercover agents who pretended to be terrorists drones, ammunition and attack training.A 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Security Guard was arrested on May 13 after attempting to carry out a plan for a mass shooting at a US military base in Warren, Michigan, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).In a press release, the DOJ announced that Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed has been accused of providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations and attempting to distribute information related to destructive devices, in relation to Melvindale, a community near Dearborn.”The arrest of…

Damian J. Troise, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks shook on Wall Street, holding the majority of the profits they made at the start of the week after the US and China declared a temporary ceasefire in the trade war. The S&P 500 had little changed on Wednesday afternoon. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 86 points, or 0.2% as of 1:04 p.m. Nasdaq rose 0.6%. While most of the S&P 500 stocks lost ground, some large tech stocks helped counter the losses. Super Micro Computer surged 17.2% after signing a partnership agreement with Saudi data centre company…

The measure appoints the Treasury to work with the private sector to create another option.Internally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) direct file platform is terminated as the House is considering the budget adjustment bill.President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged House members to hand over what he calls a “big and beautiful bill” that cuts spending to offset $4.5 trillion with various tax cuts. The term was included in the package’s title when it was released on May 12th.On page 370 of the measures on page 389, the lawmaker proposes that “within 30 days from the date of enactment of this…