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Baltimore stops using sign language interpreters at some mayoral and other events, drawing criticism
Over the last five months, Baltimore has held mayoral events and press conferences without a deaf interpreter, upsetting organizations representing the deaf and hard of hearing who say Mayor Brandon Scott is violating of provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The critics say the Scott administration’s use of interpreters has stopped completely, in recent…
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Meta’s New Rule: If Your Political Ad Uses AI Trickery, You Must Confess
Press2ToContinue writes: Starting next year, Meta will play the role of a strict schoolteacher for political ads, making them fess up if they’ve used AI to tweak images or sounds. This new ‘honesty policy’ will kick in worldwide on Facebook and Instagram, aiming to prevent voters from being duped by digitally doctored candidates or made-up…
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Explore the redesigned Škoda exposition at Autostadt
Part of the exposition charts the company’s first steps. Visitors can learn about the brand’s history, its close links to sport, interesting facts and news from the field of mobile and digital services, as well as new Škoda cars. There are currently 4 models on display in the pavilion, with a prominent position in the…
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Coat giveaway highlights local need
T-R PHOTO BY LANA BRADSTREAM — Marshalltown residents get free winter coats during Saturday’s coat giveaway. During the event, 15 people were able to get coats at a time. By the end, 10,200 coats were given away. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> The Coats for the Community giveaway on Saturday brought at least 2,700 people to…
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Prock, Hight, Anderson, and Herrera lead the pack on a wild day in Pomona
The second day of qualifying for the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals featured enough drama and excitement to last a full season, but in the end, defending Pomona champ Austin Prock, championship contender Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera head into eliminations as the top seeds in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and…
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The obscure rule that keeps cities under federal pollution limits
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The people responsible for improving air quality are increasingly turning to a little-known rule to meet federal clean air standards for millions of Americans, and they do so even as wildfire smoke becomes more common. That’s the finding of a recent investigation from the California Newsroom, MuckRock and the Guardian. Lead reporter…
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Public relations expert behind big Detroit events is Marine Corps veteran
Throughout much of his adult life, Shaun Wilson has felt a special connection to big events in Detroit, including the Detroit Jazz Festival, North American International Detroit Auto Show, Detroit Grand Prix and America’s Thanksgiving Parade. In these instances, Wilson’s public relations and marketing expertise have helped to make each extravaganza a smashing success. But…
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The Week Ahead: Events for November 11-17, 2023 – Larchmont Buzz
American Cinematheque marks the reopening of the 101-yr-old Egyptian Theatre with a 10-day, 70mm film fest, Nov 11-21. Honor a veteran this week on Veterans Day, experience the latest in automotive technology at the LA Auto Show, get into the Hanukka spirit at Temple Israel of Hollywood, and the Christmas spirit pre-Thanksgiving at The Grove’s…
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Biden hails 11% pay raise for Honda’s U.S. workers
WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden welcomed Honda Motor (7267.T) 11% pay hike for its U.S. facility workers on Friday, a day after celebrating the United Auto Workers’ agreements with the Detroit Big Three automakers and backing efforts to organize Tesla and Toyota. “Union auto workers own this victory,” Biden said in a…
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Los Angeles Auto Show 2023: How to attend and everything you need to know before you go
The leaves are falling in the Midwest and the days are getting shorter across the country, Yes, that means we’re getting closer and closer to the holiday season, but it also means the annual Los Angeles Auto Show is right around the corner. As always, the City of Angles will attract gearheads from all over…