Swedish clothing giant H&M says its aim of improving the working conditions for people making its products is continuing with “good progress” as the retailer provides an update on its living wage strategy.
Talks are underway between global unions and a number of signatories of the Accord for Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh over a possible continuation of the agreement, or the formation of a new one, with a potential launch expected as early as next month.
As international apparel brands and retailers eye Ethiopia’s potential as a global sourcing hub, research is also underway to look at the best ways to ensure the new jobs created empower women workers.
Hogwarts Castle is getting a nighttime light show at Universal Studios Hollywood this summer.
The five-minute show, called “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle,” was inspired by last year’s opening ceremonies of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
It will feature projected effects on the castle and around the village of Hogsmeade at the theme park.
A new musical score was written by composer John Williams for the new show, according to a release from Universal Studios Hollywood. The London Symphony Orchestra recorded the music in London.
Special effects projectors and a variety of high-tech lights will be used to present the automated show that will run several times a night beginning Friday night, June 23, at the theme park.
Mother and baby products retailer Mothercare Plc has booked its first underlying profit for the first time in six years but said it will continue to close UK stores as it enters the second phase of its turnaround strategy.
Workers at a textile division of Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Nuvo have gone on strike in a move the company says is illegal.
Show teachers appreciation
Tustin Public Schools Foundation hosts its 23rd annual event to recognize outstanding Tustin Unified School District teachers Friday, May 19, at Irvine Marriot, 18000 Von Karman Ave. One nominee from each TUSD school is considered for the elementary or secondary Teacher of the Year. This year’s awardees are Elizabeth Catron of Heritage Elementary and Chris Price from Foothill High. Reception at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets: $65. Information: tpsf.net.
Kiwanis and The Tustin Brewery annual Golf Tournament
Tustin Kiwanis and The Tustin Brewery will hold their annual golf tournament 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 22, at Oak Creek Golf Club, 1 Golf Club Dr., Irvine. The tournament benefits John Wayne Cancer Institute and Children of Orange County. General admission: $195. Event includes lunch and dinner, a swag bag, prizes for hole in one and lowest score card. Information: tustinkiwanis.com
Business networking for veterans
Tierney Center for Veteran Services hosts a Veteran Business Network mixer 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery, 2415 Park Ave. Veterans can enjoy libations and food while building professional relationships. Free. Information: ocgoodwill.org/changing-lives/tierney-center.
Looking for a place to volunteer?
If you want to volunteer but don’t know where or how, come to the Tustin Area Volunteer Fair for ideas. It takes place 3-5 p.m.Thursday, May 18, in the Zama Tea Patio, 434 El Camino Real. Hosted by the Tustin Community Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce. Information: tustincommunityfoundation.org.
Eat lots and lots of lobster
If it’s May it must be the Lobsterfest, presented annually by the Tustin Santa Ana Rotary Club. You have until Sunday, May 20, to make room for the all-you-can-eat festival offering tri tip, side dishes, dessert and, of course, lobster — 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Peppertree Park, 230 West First St. Live music, too. Tickets: $85 in advance, $100 day of. Take a chance for $10 to win $1,000 in a ball drop. Information: tustinlobsterfest.com.
Volunteers swarm and beautify Tustin campuses
More than 250 volunteers from 13 members of Companies of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Orange County will gather at Thorman Elementary and Currie Middle School, 1402 Sycamore Ave., 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 20. Volunteers will lend their 500-plus hands in a campus beautification project. Information: 714-397-1932 or dan@pittmanpr.com
Summer fun for kids
How are you going to keep your kids occupied this summer? The Boys and Girls Clubs can help. Sign up your children — ages 5 to 18 — for an array of programs including arts, music, cooking, STEAM and field trips. Address: 580 West 6th St. Information: 714-838-5223.
What’s the state of the city?
Tustin Chamber of Commerce presents the State of the City address by Mayor Allan Bernstein 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Tustin Community Center at the Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real. Tickets: $25. Information: 714-544-5341.
High school graduation dates
Tustin Unified high school graduation dates are: Sycamore High/Tustin Adult School, 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 6; Tustin High, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14; Hillview, 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15; Beckman, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15; Foothill, 6 p.m. Friday, June 16. Ceremonies take place at Northrup Stadium, 1171 El Camino Real. Information: 714-730-7339.
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By Ashley Parker
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Thursday that Joe Lieberman was his top choice to become FBI director, filling the slot left open after Trump fired James Comey, his previous FBI head, last week.
Trump, speaking to a group of television anchors at the White House Thursday afternoon, said that Lieberman, the former senator from Connecticut and Democratic vice presidential nominee, was his leading candidate to run the agency.
The president also told the group that he was close to a decision, an assertion he repeated later at a joint appearance with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia.
“We’re very close to an FBI director,” Trump told reporters as he posed for photos with Santos in the Oval Office, saying his choice would be announced “soon.”
Some senators on Capitol Hill Thursday were already expressing skepticism Thursday about choosing a politician to lead the independent investigations bureau.
Lieberman, originally a Democrat and later an independent, was not always Trump’s top pick, either. Previously, the president had expressed interest in Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, for the post. Cornyn took himself out of the running, saying he believed he could best serve the president by remaining in the Senate.
Live updates from Game 4 of the Ducks vs. Predators in the NHL’s Western Conference Finals. Thursday, May 18. Game time: 5 p.m. TV: NBCS.
DeAndre Jordan was the lone Clippers player named to the All-NBA teams, which were announced Thursday. Jordan landed on the All-NBA third team one season after being voted the first-team center.
A first-time All-Star in February, Jordan finished his ninth NBA season with averages of 12.7 points and 13.8 rebounds per game, the exact numbers he averaged in the 2015-16 season. He shot a career-high 71.7 percent from the floor, second all-time only to Wilt Chamberlain’s 72.7 percent in 1972-73.
This time around, however, a panel of 100 media members voted Pelicans star Anthony Davis the first-team center. Rudy Gobert, whose Utah Jazz eliminated the Clippers in seven games in the first round, was voted to the All-NBA second team.
Each first-team vote was worth five points, a second-team nod worth three and a third-team vote one.
Houston guard James Harden was the only unanimous first-team selection, while Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Davis rounded out the first team.
Reigning two-time Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry and Warriors teammate Kevin Durant headlined the second team, which included Gobert, Boston’s Isaiah Thomas and Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Joining Jordan on the third team were Warriors forward Draymond Green, Wizards point guard John Wall, Bulls forward Jimmy Butler and Raptors All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan.
Chris Paul was denied his ninth appearance on an All-NBA team by just a handful of votes, finishing with 49 total points, five behind Jordan and 13 behind DeRozan, the last guard in. Blake Griffin, who has appeared on the All-NBA second team three times and the third team once, earned just one third-team vote after injuries once again kept him off the floor for a large chunk of the season.
Griffin averaged 21.6 points and 8.1 rebounds but appeared in just 61 regular season games before his season was cut short in the playoffs due to a right big toe injury suffered in Game 3 against the Jazz. Paul also played in 61 games, averaging 18.1 points and 9.2 assists per game.
Both Griffin and Paul can be free agents this offseason.