Broke, Woke & Trending Folk 7/1: Pride Chaos, Zuckerberg’s AI warning, Florida’s fight with squatters, and much more

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Here is a collection of stories happening across the country, displaying the state of the economy, the heartbeat of American culture, and the craziness of modern-day politics…

1) Pride Chaos: Brawls Erupt at Washington Square Park

From X/Twitter: Violent incidents occurred at Washington Square Park in New York City following Pride celebrations, with brawls breaking out among attendees. Despite efforts by the NYPD to close the park, the situation escalated with fights continuing and people jumping fences to enter the park. The chaos included physical altercations, people jumping on cars, and general disorder, prompting concerns and discussions about public safety and the management of such events.

2) Florida homeowners fight squatters with new law that ends ‘scam,’ governor says

From Fox News: A new bill granting state law enforcement officials more power to remove squatters and raising criminal penalties for offenders went into effect Monday, potentially giving Florida homeowners the tools to protect their property while circumventing lengthy court processes.

Attorney Kevin Fabrikant, supervisor of Florida’s Eviction Law Firm, told Fox News Digital that Florida’s legal process for removing a squatter from a property was among the fastest in the country even before the bill’s passage, typically taking about a month.

3) Georgia Parents Molested and Offered 2-Year-Old Daughter to Be Raped by Men

From Breitbart: A pair of Georgia parents have been arrested for one of the most heinous crimes imaginable — attempting to sell and use their two-year-old daughter for sex.

Ashlee Crawley, 26, and James Tripp, 29, were arrested last Wednesday after authorities received a tip saying that someone was trying to “solicit males in the area” to rape their toddler, the Grovetown Police Department said.

 

4) Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election

From Politico: France on Sunday took a step closer to delivering what was once seen as an unthinkable nightmare: a far-right government taking power in Paris for the first time.

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally made big gains in the first round of a snap election that could upend political orthodoxy across Europe and beyond, with implications for markets and global security that will be hard to predict.

According to early estimates by pollsters Ipsos, the far-right National Rally is on course to win 34 percent of Sunday’s vote while French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance suffered staggering losses, coming third with 20.3 percent of vote. The left-wing alliance made a strong showing with 28.1 percent of the vote.

5) Chuck Schumer faces heat as landmark bill to protect kids online stalls in Congress

From NY Post: A landmark bill that would hold Big Tech firms like Meta responsible for online child safety has hit a roadblock in the Senate – and critics are pointing the finger at Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA would impose a legal “duty of care” on social media firms to protect minors from harassment, bullying, anxiety and sex abuse – or face enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission.

The bill has 69 cosponsors across the political spectrum in the Senate, including Schumer and co-lead sponsors Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). In a surprising twist, Snap, X and Microsoft broke ranks with the tech industry to say they support the measure.

Meta hasn’t taken a firm public stance on KOSA specifically, though the company has said it supports federal regulation on online safety. When asked about an older version of the bill on Capitol Hill earlier this year, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said the company could support it with some changes.

6) John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico

From Fox Business: John Deere, the world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.

The company is slashing around 280 workers from a plant in East Moline, Illinois, while another 230 employees are being let go at a factory in Davenport, Iowa. About 100 production employees at the company’s Dubuque, Iowa, plant will also be impacted. All layoffs are said to be effective from Aug. 30, the company tells Fox Business.

The layoffs are being made due to reduced demand for John Deere’s products from those factories. The company says it generated $10.166 billion in profits last year.

 

7) Mark Zuckerberg Says AI Competitors Think They Are ‘Creating God’

From Breitbart: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared his vision for the future of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of diverse AI systems and criticizing the notion of a singular, all-encompassing AI.

TechCrunch reports that in a recent YouTube interview with Kane Sutter, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, offered his thoughts on the future of AI and the role of open-source technology in its development. Zuckerberg’s comments come at a time when AI is rapidly evolving and reshaping various aspects of technology and society.

Zuckerberg expressed his firm belief that the future of AI will not be dominated by a single, unified system. He stated, “I deeply believe that there will not be just one AI.” This perspective stands in stark contrast to some competitors in the tech industry who, according to Zuckerberg, seem to think they’re “creating God” with their AI efforts.

 

8) ‘I Can’t Fix Them’: FDNY Commissioner Reportedly Slams Firefighters In Texts To NY AG Letitia James After Booing Incident

From Daily Caller: The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Commissioner reportedly slammed firefighters in texts to the New York Attorney General following a booing incident March 7, the New York Post reported.

FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, the first woman in the role, is grappling with challenges related to the behavior of some members of her predominantly male workforce. This issue came to light after attendees supporting former President Donald Trump booed Democratic Attorney General Letitia James at a department promotion ceremony, according to the New York Post. The outlet obtained text messages between Kavanagh and James through a Freedom of Information request, showing Kavanagh’s frustration and her apology to James for the incident.

9) Medical manufacturers recalled 135 batches of this medication over fear capsules could cause cardiac arrest: FDA

From New York Post: A combined 135 batches of capsules are being pulled back from consumers because the flawed medication could lead to cardiac arrest, according to federal officials.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalled 114 batches of potassium chloride extended-release capsules and American Health Packaging — on behalf of BluePoint Laboratories — recalled 21 batches of the same capsules last week.

The voluntary recall was issued because of the failed dissolution of the capsules, which could possibly lead to high potassium levels also known as hyperkalemia, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.

 

10) Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast

From CBS News: Beryl became the first named hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season on Saturday as it inches towards the southeast Caribbean, where it is forecast to bring high winds and torrential rains.

Beryl strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane on Sunday morning, becoming the first major hurricane east of the Lesser Antilles on record for June, according to Philip Klotzbach, Colorado State University hurricane researcher.

Forecasters warned Beryl is expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane before reaching Barbados and the Windward Islands late Sunday or early Monday.

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