Biden’s Labor Chief Visits California to Break Deadlock in West Coast Port Talks
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su is in California for talks with West Coast port employers and the dockworkers’
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12 Fascinating Facts About Juneteenth
Juneteenth has been celebrated since enslaved people in Texas were told about their freedom on June 19, 1865. Here's what you need to know about the holiday.
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Keke Palmer claims she faced ‘breast milk discrimination’ at airport: ‘Why is that not a crime?’
Keke Palmer has claimed she faced “breast milk discrimination” during an incident at a Texas airport. The 29-year-old actor and singer tweeted on Monday (12 June) about the alleged situation that occurred at an airport in Houston. “Breast milk discrimination at the Houston airport ruined my mood,” the Nope star tweeted. Palmer claimed that officials at the unidentified airport threatened to “throw out” 16 ounces of breastmilk, writing: “I should’ve popped my tit out right then because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz my babies food?!?!!!” “Why is that not a crime??” the Hustlers star added. “I’M A MOTHER for crying out loud.” Keke Palmer welcomed her first child, son Leodis "Leo" Andrellton Jackson, with boyfriend Darius Jackson in February. Her tweet was met with sympathy from fans, as they shared their similar experiences of screening their packaged breast milk through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in airports across the US. “I’ve had this issue in soo many airports,” one person claimed. “TSA really needs to get it together.” “Oh hell no! Pumping is not an easy task,” another said. “16oz is a lot ! That is not right at all!!!!” Other people claimed that it was “illegal” for TSA to dispose of a passenger’s breast milk or baby formula, tweeting: “That’s so illegal. I work for a major airline and breast milk and anything concerning babies’ food and other items they need are always supposed to be an exception.” According to TSA guidelines, breast milk or formula in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage. Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and any other food for babies or toddlers are considered “medically necessary” liquids, and a child or infant doesn’t need to be present for a parent to bring breast milk or formula on their flight. However, travellers are recommended to remove the liquid from their carry-ons to be screened separately from the rest of their belongings. The agency suggests that formula and breast milk should be transported in clear, translucent bottles and not plastic bags or pouches, which may require additional screening. Ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool formula or breast milk is also allowed in carry-on bags. While the TSA states that there’s no known “adverse” effects of drinking breast milk that’s been screened by an X-ray, parents are still allowed to tell TSA agents that they don’t want their baby’s milk X-rayed, and will undergo additional screening procedures instead. Meanwhile, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified breast pumps as a medical device, and are therefore permitted as a carry-on item. While TSA didn’t specify whether it’s “illegal” to throw away breast milk at airport security, agents are required by the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (BABES Act) to provide ongoing training to ensure TSA staff receives consistent training related to traveling with breast milk, formula, and infant feeding equipment. In October 2021, US Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson alleged she was “groped” and publicly humiliated by a TSA agent while attempting to travel with breast milk. The athlete described the incident as “one of the worst experiences,” on her Instagram Stories, where she wrote: “We as mamas have a duty to our babies and a right in this world to carry breast milk through security”. In the post, which included a photo of clear plastic bags full of breast milk, the mother-of-two claimed that it was against her rights for the unidentified TSA agent to “publicly humiliate” her by having her prove the liquid she was travelling with was breast milk. “To then be groped and yelled at in public was excessive,” she continued. “I know you were doing your job… but so was I.” The Independent has contacted the Transportation Security Administration for comment. Read More Keke Palmer celebrates her postpartum body after giving birth to son: ‘Hips? Never had ‘em’ Keke Palmer welcomes first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson and defends son’s name Blake Lively shares photo of herself pumping breast milk after Ryan Reynolds addresses absence at Met Gala Colin McFarlane diagnosed with prostate cancer 7 tips and tricks for hay fever relief Should you sleep naked? Heatwave myths debunked
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Sternlicht’s Starwood Eyes Sale of More Than 2,000 Rental Homes
Starwood Capital Group, led by Barry Sternlicht, is exploring a sale of more than 2,000 single-family rental homes.
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Is the Great Resignation over? Americans aren't quitting their jobs like they used to
As the dust begins to settle on the Covid-fueled economic tumult of the last few years, one pandemic-era trend appears to be on its way out: The Great Resignation.
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Amazon experiments with using AI to sum up product reviews
Amazon is experimenting with using artificial intelligence to sum up customer feedback about products on the site, with the potential to cut down on the time shoppers spend sifting through reviews before making a purchase.
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Ryan Cohen scoops up GameStop stock worth $10 million, shares rise
Ryan Cohen has bought GameStop stock worth $10 million, a securities filing showed on Tuesday, in a sign
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Latest Google Pixel Drop Adds Emoji, Emergency, and Other Features
Google’s Pixel lineup will start learning a few more tricks as the company’s latest Pixel
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Two children injured after acid poured onto Massachusetts playground slides
Two children were left with "burn like" injuries when they came into contact with a pool chemical that had been poured onto playground slides at a park in Massachusetts, fire officials said Monday.
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Three Potential Destinations For Shannon Sharpe
Where will Shannon Sharpe end up now that his "Undisputed" reign has come to an end?
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3 teams that can challenge the Nuggets for the NBA championship next season
The Denver Nuggets now have a championship to defend and the competition will be stiff. Here are three teams that will challenge them next season.For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets have won the NBA Championship. They beat the Miami Heat fairly easily winning the series 4...
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NFL Rumors: Cowboys in on Diggs, Lions Chase Young trade, Vikings dilemma
NFL Rumors: Cowboys can trade for Stefon DiggsThere's been some disconnect within the Buffalo Bills organization as to the whereabouts of star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. After head coach Sean McDermott was quoted saying he's "very concerned" Diggs did not show up to the second...
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