Thousands Wait in Line at Atlanta Job Fair, Several Lose Consciousness from Heat Stroke
In Atlanta, Georgia, several people lost consciousness while waiting in a massive line at a job fair on Thursday sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus. Officials estimate as many as 4,000 people lined up in the heat seeking a job. Nine people were treated by emergency crews for heat-related illness, seven of them were sent to the hospital.
Pipeline Rupture in Missouri River Basin Leaks Over 3,000 Barrels of Natural Gasoline
Another pipeline has ruptured near the flooded Missouri River basin. As much as 3,300 barrels of natural gasoline leaked on Saturday near Onawa, Iowa. The spill comes just a month after an Exxon Mobil pipeline leaked 1,000 barrels of crude oil into the flooded Yellowstone River in Montana, which feeds the Missouri River.
Swiss Banking Giant UBS AG Announces 3,500 Jobs Cut
Swiss banking giant UBS AG has announced it is cutting 3,500 jobs worldwide. The move comes just days after Bank of America said it would cut as many as 10,000 jobs.