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Associated Press
08-08-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Delivering More Than Packages: FedEx Interns Give Back Through FedEx Cares
On July 24, more than 100 FedEx interns and team members gathered in Memphis to participate in a meaningful day of service—packing 10,000 snack packs for U.S. troops being deployed or stationed around the world. This hands-on event was part of the Intern FedEx Cares initiative and was hosted in collaboration with the United Service Organizations (USO), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country throughout their service. The snack packs—carefully filled with familiar comforts like M&Ms, granola bars, Prime hydration packs, and other treats—were designed to bring a small but powerful reminder of home to those currently or about to be deployed. FedEx interns worked alongside team members and FedEx Military Fellows to assemble each pack with care, knowing that their efforts would directly reach service members already deployed, or as they boarded buses and planes for deployment. The atmosphere was filled with both energy and purpose as interns lined tables, passed down items, and sealed each kit. Intern Yuyu Yang described the event as 'a fun and heartwarming experience,' sharing that 'it was incredible to see so many people come together with great energy, dancing, smiling, and assembling snack packs with care.' Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, FedEx interns turned their focus to local children in need by volunteering at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a nonprofit that serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness. In collaboration with Feed the Children, interns packed 150 brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and nutritious snacks as part of a Backpack-N-Go event sponsored by FedEx. Each backpack was prepared with care to ensure children had the essentials they need to start the school year with confidence—everything from notebooks and pencils to toothbrushes, applesauce, and juice. The items were destined for children in Light of Life's programs, including their foster care outreach. Intern Jummie Agboola shared, 'It was a simple act, but one that carries deep impact by giving a child somewhere a reason to smile, even if we may never meet them or know their name.' Her words captured the spirit of the day—a small moment of service with lasting meaning. To expand the reach of this initiative even further, some interns participated virtually in volunteer events hosted over Zoom. One virtual session supported Ronald McDonald House Charities, where interns recorded audiobooks for hospitalized children. After a brief kickoff, participants broke into small groups to read and record a variety of classic children's stories. The goal was to bring a little joy and comfort to young patients through the power of storytelling. Interns selected familiar favorites like 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' and 'The Giving Tree,' creating audio versions that could be played for children spending time in hospitals—some of whom may not have family nearby or may be facing long recovery journeys. Intern Ajay Adhithiya Ohm Nathan reflected on the experience, sharing, 'Service like this means a lot to me. Although I may never get to see the children that are going to listen to these audios, I still feel good knowing I had a positive impact for them.' The event demonstrated how small, thoughtful acts can connect us with others in deeply meaningful ways—no matter where we're located. Across every location—on the ground or online—FedEx interns embraced the opportunity to serve, reflect, and connect. These events were more than service projects; they were moments of unity, empathy, and purpose. Interns weren't just learning about corporate values—they were living them. And for this summer's intern cohort, that spirit of service will stick with them long after their internships end. Written by Casie Cottrell, FedEx Marketing & Communications Intern—Originally from Lebanon, TN, Casie is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a summer intern on the FedEx Brand Experience team. Reflecting on her time at FedEx, she shared, 'I was really drawn to FedEx because of the strong sense of culture and how they truly prioritize people in the workplace and the community. Events like these really remind you how meaningful it is to come together and make a positive impact right where you are.' Casie Cottrell, a senior at UT Knoxville and FedEx intern, said, 'FedEx's commitment to its people really stood out to me. Experiences like this highlight how meaningful it is to give back as a team.' Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from FedEx
Toronto Sun
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 7, 2025
ASSISTING AID This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Re 'Israel is losing the propaganda wars' (Warren Kinsella, July 29): Powerful prose by Warren Kinsella! Is this a case of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' or is Israel intentionally starving civilian Gazans. From the onset on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas has lied about every issue from lack of aid to the source of a bombed hospital. But this is war. No doubt there is a shortage of food. It appears that Israel is taking no chances by air dropping aid and opening the corridors for other agencies to truck in supplies. A defensive combatant that warns civilians regarding any attack in a war that was started in a treacherous massacre, holding civilian hostages after two years, deserves the benefit of any doubt. Larry Sylvester Acton, Ont. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. (Hamas takes the aid being delivered and then in turn withholds it from the people in Gaza. These terrorists continue to terrorize their own people) TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE Can somebody please tell me how much money the government has thrown away, thus far, prosecuting Tamara Lich and Chris Barber for standing up to Liberal tyranny on behalf of all Canadians who value their Charter rights and freedoms? The amount will surely be in the multiple tens of millions of dollars. As near as I can tell, citations for parking violations would have covered it. And all of this could have been avoided had our evil former prime minister (whose name I can't even stand to say) met with them in the first place. Why aren't more people speaking up about this travesty of justice? Were it not for them, our rights and freedoms would still be under attack. Rather than continuing down this path of political persecution, the government should nominate these two people for the Governor General award for their bravery and selflessness. I, myself, am most grateful to them. Rick Mailloux Windsor (It will be millions — but we will ask these questions. It is appalling this is still going on) Editorial Cartoons World Canada Celebrity World
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel Bombing Iran Has Already Caused a MAGA Civil War
MAGA seems to be split on whether continuing to fight and fund Israel's wars against the rest of the Middle East is 'America First' or not. Israel bombed multiple cities and nuclear facilities in Iran Thursday night, dragging its U.S. benefactor into a war against what Prime Minister Netanyahu swears is an imminent nuclear threat from Iran. And while Trump and most GOP officials have fallen in line, a recent X poll suggests disharmony among the base on this issue. 'Explain it to me like I am 5 years old,' wrote MAGA loyalist Laura Loomer. 'How is it not AMERICA FIRST to congratulate those who just made sure Islamists who chant 'DEATH TO AMERICA' and who openly plotted to assassinate President @realDonaldTrump never have an opportunity to have a nuke? Explain it to me.' Loomer was rebuked by some of her own fellow MAGA coalition members. 'Explain to me, how is it America First to openly support those who blatantly disregarded our diplomatic efforts in order to get us dragged into another war on behalf of them?' one 'America First' user replied. 'You can't be America first and support billions of dollars going to a foreign nation to sponsor their war. You can't be America first if you want our servicemen to die on behalf of another nation.' 'Iran has 'almost had a nuke' for 30+ years. Read 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf.' Not crying for Iran. Screw em!' an account named 'Silent Patriot' responded. 'But I also haven't forgotten all the children abused by the Mossad/CIA controlled Epstein/Maxwell. This is not good guys vs bad guys. Bad killing bad.' Republican Senator Lindsey Graham giddily egged on Israel's attack. 'Game on. Pray for Israel,' he posted shortly after Israel bombed Iran multiple times. 'War pig says what?' a prominent MAGA account replied. Using taxpayer dollars to help Israel start a war is certainly not 'America First,' and neither are most of Trump's actions compared to his rhetoric. Only time will tell if his base actually catches on.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Courts weigh White House work-arounds to keep AP iced out
The White House's battle with The Associated Press is far from over. Though a judge ordered key officials to restore the wire service's access to certain White House spaces, the Trump administration has found work-arounds to keep the AP iced out in certain places over its refusal to use the term Gulf of America in its popular stylebook. Two courts in Washington are still weighing in on whether the efforts to shut out the AP are lawful. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a President Trump appointee, ruled last week that the White House must let the AP into limited spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One when they're made available to other members of the press pool, a small group of journalists who document the president's activity in and around the White House. The White House quickly appealed the decision but, days later, instituted a new pool policy eliminating a permanent slot for all wire services. Wire services, like the AP, are still eligible for selection as part of the pool's daily print journalist rotation. But the outlet's lawyers argued that the decision was made for the 'express purpose' of diminishing the outlet's opportunities to cover the president. At a hearing Friday over the matter, AP lawyer Charles Tobin called it a 'spit in the court's eye.' McFadden pushed back at that notion, noting that the AP has since been allowed into the press pool. All AP journalists were excluded Monday through Wednesday, after the judge's order took effect, but AP's photographers were allowed back into the photo pool on Thursday and Friday. An AP print journalist is expected to be part of Saturday's pool — while Trump golfs, Tobin said — for the first time since the White House decided to exclude the outlet. 'One couldn't say your client is now being kept out,' he said. But Tobin called the AP's returned access 'gamesmanship' by the White House without including the outlet in what he deemed a meaningful way. Justice Department lawyer Jane Lyons accused AP of jumping the gun in criticizing the administration's apparent efforts to comply. Just days in, it's 'way too soon' to say there is a problem, and to put such little trust in the White House would mark a 'sad day,' she said. 'We let this play out,' Lyons suggested. McFadden agreed that the high-ranking officials were entitled to a presumption of good faith and that the policy, on its face, seems not to discriminate against the AP. However, he signaled that violations of his directive would not be tolerated. 'If there was evidence of noncompliance, that would be a very serious problem, and there would be serious consequences,' he said, warning AP to heed the lesson of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' in bringing such claims again. An appeals panel raised similar concerns Thursday about stepping on the White House's judgment while weighing whether to pause McFadden's order as the Trump administration's appeal moves forward. Judge Gregory Katsas, a Trump appointee, said the White House's new policy was a 'poke in the eye, no doubt about it.' But it still seems to be 'viewpoint neutral,' he said, invoking McFadden's order barring viewpoint discrimination against the AP. Judge Neomi Rao, another Trump appointee, raised concern that to rule for AP, the court would need to decide that the president does not have absolute discretion in deciding the press pool. The White House's new policy says Trump retains 'absolute discretion over access to the Oval Office, Air Force One and other comparably sensitive spaces,' though it also says outlets will remain eligible for the pool 'irrespective of the substantive viewpoint' they express. 'The court needs to say the president's discretion is cabined by the Constitution,' Tobin said. The White House's fight with the AP comes at a time of heightened tension between the West Wing and mainstream media outlets. Trump has attacked major broadcast networks he feels are covering his administration's first 100 days unfairly, threatening to have his Federal Communications Commission scrutinize their broadcast licenses and alluding to legal action against them. Still, he frequently takes questions from those outlets that do serve in the pool. The West Wing, meanwhile, has sought to fill the press briefing room and pool with an increased number of 'new media' members, many of whom lean conservative in their coverage or are supportive of the president's agenda. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has on multiple occasions teased a shake-up of the press briefing room and has made a habit of frequently calling on members of the 'new media' to ask questions first. Traditionally, AP would get the first question at White House press briefings by the press secretary, but the Trump administration has done away with that. During the appeals argument Thursday, Judge Cornelia Pillard signaled that the White House could avoid unlawfully excluding the AP by eliminating the press pool altogether. 'I think he would be entitled to do that,' said Pillard, an appointee of former President Obama. Though hesitant, AP's counsel didn't disagree. It wouldn't be the first time the White House took the recommendations of judges to heart. Earlier in the case, McFadden questioned the White House Correspondents' Association's role in deciding who's allowed in the pool, calling it 'a little odd' that White House officials were bound by the organization's decisionmaking — and suggesting they could 'decide to throw out' the group altogether. The next day, the White House did. The White House Correspondents' Association, which has staunchly opposed the administration's targeting of AP and restructuring of the press pool, said the decision 'tears at the independence of a free press.' It objected again when the permanent wire spot was removed from the press pool. 'As we've said before, the government should not be able to control the independent media that covers it,' association President Eugene Daniels said following the new policy's release. Judges so far seem to believe that the White House is good for its word and will color within the lines of their rulings. Trump vowed in February to adhere to court orders. 'I always abide by the courts and then I'll have to appeal it,' the president said. In declining to enforce his order, McFadden called the remark 'admirable.' 'I also expect the president's subordinates to follow the first part of that statement,' he added. Dominick Mastrangelo contributed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dean Phillips: Democrats ‘pathetically' fighting DOGE ‘steamroller'
Former Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) — a moderate Democrat who ran unsuccessfully for the party's presidential nomination in 2024 — sharply criticized his former party colleagues for the way they have responded to tech billionaire Elon Musk's broad efforts to reshape the federal government. In an interview with CNN's Laura Coates on Wednesday, Phillips said Democrats are wrong to be attacking Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing the American people are broadly supportive of the billionaire's goals to cut waste, fraud and abuse in government — even if some of his tactics have raised legal concerns. 'Democrats are only focused on one thing right now, Mr. Musk. The fact of the matter, he's quite popular. He has the largest platform in human history, which is, of course, Twitter/X. And I think we're missing the boat as Democrats,' Phillips said in the interview. 'And all I'm saying is that sometimes it's better to join them and actually play a role in how the strategy works, rather than — so pathetically, frankly — try to combat something that clearly is a steamroller,' Phillips continued. 'And Democrats are being steamrolled, and I'm deeply concerned about that.' Several Democrats joined the DOGE Caucus in Congress when it was first unveiled late last year but have since said they have been shut out of discussions about spending and that Musk has been operating without congressional input. Phillips acknowledged the legal concerns with some of Musk's actions. 'Yes, Musk is not elected,' Phillips said. 'He has no accountability other than Donald Trump, and that's a frightening combination, and I don't want to cross my fingers. I think Democrats should join the club and then have more credibility to actually raise the alarm about constitutional issues. Right now, it's 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf.'' Asked what Democrats should do to course-correct, Phillips nodded back to his 2024 campaign, when he first raised questions about former President Biden's age and fitness for the job and was dismissed by others in the part. 'The course-correction, frankly, Laura, I wish had occurred a year-and-a-half ago when I tried to raise the alarm about Joe Biden,' Phillips said. 'These are the same Democrats — and many of them I love, and I consider my friends — but they're the same people who tried to tell Americans that Joe Biden was just fine, and he was going to win, and we knew better.' 'So now to try to establish credibility on issues that Americans actually voted for, which is to make government work more efficiently, is a big mistake,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
