Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Erik Lundqvist, Swedish javelin thrower (died 1963) was born. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. In 1952, The first Miss Universe pageant is held. Armi Kuusela from Finland wins the title of Miss Universe 1952. In 1954, Rick Honeycutt, American baseball player and coach was born. In 1970, Melanie Paschke, German sprinter was born. In 1982, O. J. Hogans, American sprinter was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 1995, Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time. In 2009, Joe Bowman, American, target shooter and boot-maker (born 1925) passed away. In 2020, Stepa J. Groggs, American rap artist (born 1988) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Target is starting to track employees’ unexcused lateness and absences with a points system—and if they rack up 12, they’re fired
Target staffers who clock in late and skip work enough to rack up 12 points will be shown the door. It’s just one way companies are tightening their grip on in-person attendance.
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