1. Major News: The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Seattle’s $15 minimum wage.
Five franchises and the International Franchise Association said the law treats Seattle’s 623 franchises like large businesses because they are part of multi-state networks. But in reality, the franchises say, they are small businesses and should have more time to phase in the higher hourly wage minimum. (Time)2. Here At Home: An L.A. county sheriff official resigned after his emails mocking Muslims, Mexicans, and women went public.
One email mocked concerns about racial profiling, while another he forwarded with the comment “You need to share this one too !!!!” contains what is described in the original message as a list of reasons “why Muslim Terrorists are so quick to commit suicide.” (Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT
3. World News: The United Arab Emirates wants to build an artificial mountain to get more rain.
In desert areas like the UAE, rain can be hard to come by, and part of that is due to the country's topography. A man-made mountain could help force air to rise, which would in turn create clouds, and therefore rainfall. (Read More)4. Lawyer Up: Starbucks is being sued for the amount of ice in its drinks.
Buzzfeed has the official court documents, which show images claiming that, for example, a 24-ounce drink contains only 14 ounces of liquid. In a statement, Starbucks said, “Our customers understand and expect that ice is an essential component of any ‘iced’ beverage.” (Read More)