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It’s taken more than 50 years to release the rest of the records related to John F. Kennedy’s assassination, so what are another few hours? Researchers and conspiracy theorists still await the long-held records, which were scheduled to be released Thursday by the National Archives. Historians anticipate many of the documents will deal with Lee Harvey Oswald’s activities in Mexico City, where he traveled two months before the assassination. The records also could contain information embarrassing to government informants. Whatever it is, we should find out soon.
It’s bad enough that California truck drivers are left broke because of lease-to-own trucking programs. But even when companies are forced to pay their drivers a fair wage, they find a way to skirt their responsibilities. The USA TODAY Network’s third Rigged installment shines a light on how trucking companies can shift assets to avoid paying court-ordered, multimillion-dollar settlements to their drivers. It’s a trend so rampant in California that the state’s regulatory arm barely has enough people to keep up with the misdeeds.
The House gave the OK to a Senate-passed Republican budget on Thursday, opening the gate for tax cuts that will either benefit just nation’s wealthy or middle class. It depends on who you ask. Every House Democrat and 20 Republicans voted against the plan, which adds $1.5 trillion to the nation’s debt. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., called it a win for middle-class families, while Democrats said the bulk of the benefits will go to people with higher incomes.
About 65,000 Fisher-Price motorized infant seats are being recalled because they could burst into flames. The Soothing Motions Seats can overheat, with at least one report of it causing a fire. Amazon, Walmart and Target are among the retailers who sold the swings since November 2015. Fisher-Price, who is voluntarily recalling the seats, is offering a full refund. Have one of the seats? Visit www.service.mattel.com for more information.
A majority of Latinos, Asian Americans, those who identify as LGBTQ, African Americans and yes, white people, believe they are discriminated against in today’s America. A poll conducted by Harvard University, NPR and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found about 55% of whites believe discrimination against white people exists in the United States today. That’s despite a small percentage — under 20% — who said they’ve actually experienced discrimination when it comes to jobs, pay or education.
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