Eric Atkins

Recently, SB 1596/ HB 1739 was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lee only a few hours later. The bill dismantled the entire Board and Trustees of Tennessee State University, who were similarly replaced by a “predetermined” new board shortly after the governor signed the bill. The justification was based on two audits conducted by the State, neither of which uncovered any signs of impropriety or malfeasance. Overwhelmingly, the students, alumni and community stakeholders associated with Tennessee State are vehemently opposed to this measure.

The move will mean extended layoffs for the majority of the factory's 2,700 workers, said Ford spokesman Said Deep. Assembly workers will be most affected, while some workers in the skilled trades will remain on the job, said Mr. Deep, who did not have precise numbers.

Peel Regional Police and the U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau will announce the arrests and details of the investigation at a news conference on Wednesday morning, Peel police said, without providing details.

The work stoppage by on-board food supplier Gate Gourmet also affects passengers on Air Canada and most other flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Warrants issued for three others; two of the suspects were Air Canada employees, police say