Jennifer Aniston seems to have a new love interest.The "Friends" star, 56, was seen enjoying a day at sea with rumored new beau, Jim Curtis, while aboard a yacht off the coast of Mallorca, Spain. In a photo, Aniston is seen gently placing her hand on Curtis' hand, while he has his arm around her waist.The reported new couple were accompanied by actor Jason Bateman, wife Amanda Anka and Amy Schumer.JENNIFER ANISTON'S DATING HISTORY: HER HIGH-PROFILE RELATIONSHIPS"[Jen and Jim are] casually dating and having fun," an insider told People of the pair."They've been seeing each other for a few months now," another source told the outlet. "They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work. She's really into self-help and wellness. They are dating, but it's still casual."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"She's been happy on her own, but she's also open to sharing her life with someone. As long as it feels right," the source added. "Jen's in a very good place right now grounded, fulfilled and very happy."Fox News Digital reached out to reps for Aniston for comment.Curtis, a life coach who specializes in hypnotherapy, is "very different from anyone she's dated before," the insider said.The "Friends" star was previously married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005 and to Justin Theroux from 2015 to 2018.According to Curtis' Instagram, the author's "mission is to help you heal and thrive by upgrading your I AM."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn one video posted to Instagram in June, Curtis said that he has "been able to manifest the absolute life that I wanted from illness, from breakups from the places that are most painful."When Curtis was 22 years old, he found out he had lesions on his spinal cord, which led to years of chronic pain. He told Fast Company during an interview in 2018, "It was unknown how they started, but I very rapidly became ill and soon had trouble walking."He spoke to the outlet about hiding his illness from his co-workers while he worked on Wall Street, a job that Curtis said "couldn't have been a worse choice" with his condition. "I had to stand up in a crowd all day. It was super high-stress, which is inflammatory and devastating for a condition like mine. It increased symptoms of fatigue and pain, and it brought on new ones like IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and other things I couldnt control."Curtis remains open about the impact his health has had on his life. "My own illness and disability forced me to confront the limited beliefs, disconnection and trauma that was keeping me sad, sick and alone," he wrote on his website. "My health journey has been my greatest teacher in developing a life of higher connection, purpose and love. Through many powerful tools including hypno-realization - I not only transformed my physical health, depression and relationships, I've helped thousands of others break free to create an entirely new reality full of connection, community and love."

More than 20 Democratic attorneys general on Monday announced they are suing the Trump administration over its abrupt decision to withhold roughly $6.8 billion in spending for K-12 programs, describing the freeze as both unconstitutional and "debilitating" to states just weeks ahead of a new school year.The lawsuit, announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, comes just weeks after the Department of Education announced on June 30 that it would be pausing distribution of the federally approved grant money, which had been approved by Congress and was slated to be distributed just one day later, on July 1."The Department remains committed to ensuring taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with the Presidents priorities and the Departments statutory responsibilities," the department said in a statement then, directing any questions to the Office of Management and Budget.JUDGE XINIS GRILLS TRUMP LAWYERS OVER PLANS TO DEPORT ABREGO GARCIA IN HIGH-PROFILE HEARINGThe department did not immediately give a reason for the pause.Speaking to reporters on a call on Monday, Democratic attorneys general from California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Colorado highlighted the myriad ways in which the education freeze has injected chaos and uncertainty into public schools nationwide keeping on ice important budget decisions for public school educators, at a time when they should be focused on hiring staff and getting ready for the year ahead.Bonta argued the freeze has already been a "devastating blow" to state learning programs, including some migrant education centers and tutoring and adult literacy programs."It's unconscionable, unlawful, and can't go unchecked, and it won't," he said.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ASKS SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW EL SALVADOR DEPORTATION FLIGHT CASEThey noted that some statewide education programs have already been forced to close their doors completely due to the loss of funds, and education officials have cited the uncertainty facing public schools in the longer term."Thoughtful, strategic budgets, staffing plans, and contracts for the upcoming school year hang in the balance," as public schools race to adjust their budgets, Bonta said.The group argued it is the latest in a string of unconstitutional efforts by the Trump administration to withhold federal funds approved by Congress, and, in their view, outside the reach of the administration.The federal funding includes some $2 billion in grants to fund teachers' continued development and education programs; millions of dollars in tutoring programs; $1 billion for academic enrichment grants for STEM and accelerated learning programs; and hundreds of millions of dollars to fund adult literacy programs nationwide.Other programs, such as the 21st Century Community Learning Center, funnel money to states to fund roughly 10,000 after-school programs and summer school programs for students nationwide.State leaders argued Monday that the freeze ordered by the Education Department is illegal, risking near- and long-term harm to students and educators."President Trump and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon have dealt a debilitating blow to our schools, throwing them into chaos just weeks ahead of the first day of school," Bonta said.More broadly, the attorneys general also argue that Trump's spending freeze violates the Constitution and the Impoundment Control Act, since it froze the K-12 funding without reason, and without the prior notice or earlier steps required under the ICA.FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP BAN FOR ALL INFANTS, TESTING LOWER COURT POWERSThis lawsuit comes as Democratic-led states have filed a flurry of others aimed at blunting Trump's executive orders and actions in the first six months of his second term.To date, the Democratic attorneys general have filed 31 lawsuits against the Trump administration in the 25 weeks since he took office, as Bonta said on Monday. Eight lawsuits have been focused on cuts to education programs.On Monday, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronhalikened the abrupt freeze on public education funding to a popular children's cartoon."It is impossible for states to effectively budget for an upcoming school year through their Departments of Education and through our Departments of Education to our local communities, when the president takes the football away from us like Lucy in a Charlie Brown cartoon," Neronha said."So when this happens, as it's happened before, we're going to bring actions, and frankly, we're going to win."

America's ice cream will be getting healthy again.U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins, together with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary, made essentially this announcement on Monday. (See the video at the top of this article.)MAHA leaders, together with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and dairy farmers, announced that artificial colors in ice cream products will be eliminated by the end of 2027.EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT MAHASec. Rollins told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Each one of these endeavors helps families make better choices and pursue healthier lives.""I appreciate IDFA members for spearheading this new initiative and finding ways to promote President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda," she added.Michael Dykes, IDFA CEO, said they've reduced sugar by 60% in America's schools and flavored milk, which is the No. 1 product for children."This announcement today represents over 40 individual ice cream companies," said Dykes."It's the single largest effort of its kind."Sec. Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.FAMILY-OWNED ICE CREAM PARLOR DISHING OUT ARTIFICIAL DYE-FREE SCOOPS FOLLOWING BAN"With this addition today of the dairymen and the dairy food producers, we now have about 35% of the American food industry that has made commitments," said RFK Jr.He added the stats are in addition to about 35% to 40% of the food industry, which was "already organic and healthy and chemical-free."Dairy farmers from Michigan, Illinois, Idaho and Indiana were at the press conference.Schwoeppe Dairy farm owner and fifth-generation dairy farmer Sam Schwoeppe of Indiana touted the benefits of consuming whole milk.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERHer parents were foster parents, she said, and she personally witnessed the importance of good nutrition in her life, making it hercore to her mission "to feed children.""I'll never forget one of my brothers arriving [at] our family at the age of nine with gray hair, bald patches on his head and skin flaking off his body due to a lack of nutrition," she said."After one month of regular meals, including the dense nutrition provided by whole milk and dairy products and of course, our regular weekend ice cream parties he transformed into a little freckled-faced, red-headed boy," said Schwoeppe."It is essential we consume good, wholesome food products," she added. "Products containing real dairy are the most nutritious options, and even though ice cream is decadent and has calories, it sure beats the heck out of candy and soda pop for a sweet treat."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleDairy products are a good source of essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium and vitamin D, according to the2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines.Commissioner Makary also announced the FDA will be approving another natural food dye: gardenia blue."The sickness of American kids is not a willpower problem. It's not their fault. We can do things that will make the food supply healthier, one step at a time," said Makary.In May, the FDA approvedthree natural-source colorsinfood items: galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate.The MAHA movement has spread to a number of local communities with Stella's Homemade Ice Cream in South Carolina, plus King Cone in Plover, Wisconsin,doing away withartificial food dyes, Fox News Digital previously reported.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Monday announced that he would revive his criminal referral against Dr. Anthony Fauci, adding yet another wrinkle to the ongoing Biden White House autopen saga."Today I will reissue my criminal referral of Anthony Fauci to Trump DOJ," Paul said on X.Its not the first time that Paul has issued a criminal referral against Fauci, who is the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and medical adviser to former President Joe Biden.BIDEN CHIEF OF STAFF REPORTEDLY GAVE APPROVAL FOR AUTOPEN PARDONS ON FINAL DAY IN OFFICEThe first came in 2021, when Paul accused Fauci of lying to Congress about funding gain-of-function research for the COVID-19 virus at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The next came in 2023, again as part of Pauls efforts to investigate the origins of the virus."Perjury is a crime," Paul said. "And Fauci must be held accountable."Fox News Digital reached out to Pauls office for comment.'PRESIDENTIAL INCAPACITY': SENATE REPUBLICAN SEEKS PAPER TRAIL OF BIDEN'S AUTOPEN USEThis time, Pauls reupping of his criminal referral comes after a new report added another chapter to the ongoing autopen saga, in which President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have accused Biden of shrugging off his authority to aides and top officials in the White House to authorize his signature on a slew of pardons and documents.The New York Times reported that emails showed that Bidens Chief of Staff Jeff Zients gave final approval for the use of the autopen for preemptive pardons for Fauci and former Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, two of Trumps top critics. SENATE HEARING ON WHO WAS 'REALLY RUNNING' BIDEN WHITE HOUSE KICKS OFF WEDNESDAYBiden signed the bulk of his over 4,000 clemency documents in the waning months of his presidency, a point that Trump and congressional Republicans have pounced to hammer in the claims that the former presidents cognitive ability was declining and his staff were running the White House.Trump has gone so far as to request Attorney General Pam Bondi open an investigation into Bidens usage of the autopen, while Republicans in the Senate and House have all held their own committee hearings on the matter.And earlier Monday, Trump told reporters that Biden's alleged use of the autopen amounted to possibly "one of the biggest scandals that we've had in 50 to 100 years.""I guarantee you he knew nothing about what he was signing, I guarantee you," Trump said.Diana Stancy contributed to this report.

Former HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are facing backlash for their new reality show which features a same-sex couple."Back to the Frontier," a show about three American families who attempt to survive as 1880s homesteaders, debuted on HBO Max on July 10. The Gaines are executive producers of the Magnolia Network series, the cable network they co-founded with Warner Bros. Discovery, which was promoted as featuring "family-friendly unscripted programming."After clips of the show were shared on social media, the Gaines' were criticized by conservative Christian pastors, organizations and media commentators over the show casting two Texas dads and their 10-year-old twin sons, who were born via a surrogate.Critics claimed the Gaines were promoting an anti-biblical lifestyle while they'd built a media empire professing their Christian faith.CHIP AND JOANNA GAINES SAY THEIR 'AWKWARD' NEW HOBBY HAS REIGNITED THEIR 22-YEAR MARRIAGEReverend Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, called the casting decision "very disappointing.""While we are to love people, we should love them enough to tell them the truth of Gods Word," he wrote on social media. "His Word is absolute truth. God loves us, and His design for marriage is between one man and one woman. Promoting something that God defines as sin is in itself sin."Ed Vitagliano, vice president of the American Family Association, said the move was "sad and disappointing" from the couple who've been "very influential in the evangelical community.""Moreover, in the past, they have stood firm on the sanctity of marriage regardless of the personal cost that has entailed. We arent sure why the Gaines have reversed course, but we are sure of this: Back to the Frontier promotes an unbiblical view of human sexuality, marriage, and family a view no Christian should embrace," he added in a statement posted to X.SOCIAL MEDIA POUNCES ON RICK WARREN TWEET ABOUT JESUS: YOULL FIND HIM IN THE MIDDLE'Chip Gaines' July 10 social media post promoting the show was also flooded with thousands of negative comments.He responded to the backlash on Sunday."Talk, ask qustns [sic], listen.. maybe even learn," he told critics. "Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st [sic], understand later/never.""Its a sad sunday [sic] when non believers have never been confronted with hate or vitriol until they are introduced to a modern American Christian," he added with a "heartbreak" emoji.Gaines also responded to Joel Berry, managing editor of Christian satirical news website The Babylon Bee, who asked Gaines to "filter out some of the online vitriol and consider taking to heart some of the substantive concerns and heartbreak from the Christians who make up your fanbase.""Dont be sad Joel.. plenty of other stuff out there," Gaines replied. "Im sure everyone will be fine. BUT I sincerely appreciate the advice about taking some of the thoughtful, heartfelt, encouraging constructive criticism to heart.. and I certainly will."Magnolia Network representatives did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone. The rollout of this change started on July 7, 2025, and it may override older privacy configurations unless you know how to disable Gemini on Android. Here's what you need to know.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Currently, the official email and support pages aren't providing consistent information on Gemini's true behavior regarding this change and how to disable it. However, we do know that Gemini will be able to interact with other apps. For instance, it would be able to make calls through the Phone app or send messages through WhatsApp.Gemini will still be able to interact with your Android apps even if you turned off Gemini Apps Activity in the Gemini Apps setting. This setting allows Google to save your interactions with Gemini apps. These are used to train the AI by allowing "human reviewers (including service providers)" to "read, annotate, and process your Gemini Apps conversations," according to the Google support page.Settings location may vary. Not all users will see the same options in the Gemini app or Google app, as settings can differ based on device model, region, or update status. If you don't see a particular setting, it may be due to these factors.Google made it vague in the email by saying you can block Gemini from interacting with other apps in the Apps settings. That means if you have Gemini installed on your phone as a separate app, you need to do the following:Alternatively, you can justuninstall the Gemini app from your Android phone.If your device doesn't have Gemini installed already, the recent changeswon't secretly install it. You're likely safe for now. However, you need to stay vigilant in case future updates try to sneak in Gemini functionality without your knowledge.Gemini can also interact with other apps through the Google app on Android. So it makes sense to disable Gemini on Android in that app as well. Heres how to do that:Even after you disable Gemini on Android, there are a few key things to understand about how your data is handled and what settings might still require your attention:If you have already disabled Gemini features, they should remain off: Google states that if you previously turned off Gemini's access to apps, those privacy settings will persist after the update. However, it's wise to double-check your settings to ensure nothing has changed.No forced installation:The Gemini app will not be installed automatically if it isn't already present on your device. You remain in control of whether or not to add it.Data review by humans:Conversations with Gemini may be reviewed and annotated by human reviewers for quality control and AI training purposes. Even if your activity is deleted, data reviewed by humans can be retained for up to three years, and this data is disconnected from your Google Account before review. Avoid sharing confidential or sensitive information in Gemini chats, as Google explicitly advises against it.While some users may welcome this change, if you value control and transparency over your data, limiting its access is the best option. Unfortunately, Google's guidance on the subject is murky, and you cant fully disable Gemini on Android unless you root your Android phone. But by proactively reviewing and tweaking a few settings, you can regain some control.As AI systems become more powerful, do you trust companies to put your privacy before their profits? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

Victims of a deceased financier known as the "Bernie Madoff of cows" are suing three banks, alleging they enabled the fraud that resulted in a $100 million Ponzi scheme.Some of those duped by Brian McClain, of Benton, Kentucky, filed a lawsuit against Community Financial Services Bank, Rabo AgriFinance and Mechanics Bank, alleging the institutions ignored red flags that left dozens of Kentucky investors with financial losses, the New York Post reported.The fraud was uncovered days after McClain killed himself at age 52 on April 18, 2023. He initially promised 30% returns to investors while orchestrating a "ghost cattle" scheme in which the livestock never actually existed, authorities said.GEORGIA MAN ACCUSED BY SEC OF PERPETRATING PONZI SCHEME SAYS HE TAKES 'FULL RESPONSIBILITY' FOR HIS ACTIONS"CFSB strongly denies the allegations in question, and believes the claims against the bank to be entirely without merit," the bank said in a statement to The Post."The bank through counsel has filed a Motion to Dismiss in the suit brought by the bankruptcy trustee."A spokesperson for Rabo AgriFinance told Fox News Digital that the courts will have the ultimate say."Rabo AgriFinance remains strongly committed to providing financial solutions to U.S. cattle producers, feedlots, and processors," a statement from the bank reads. "As stated in prior court filings, the claims have no basis under the law, and many of the allegations are completely inaccurate. As the legal process unfolds Rabo AgriFinance will refrain from commenting further."Fox News Digital has reached out to all three banks named in the lawsuit.McClain's scheme collapsed when Rabo AgriFinance, McClains primary lender, discovered a massive discrepancy in inventory, the newspaper reported.During an audit, only 10,000 cattle were found, far less than the 88,000 McClain claimed to have.While McClain claimed to have 88,000 head of cattle, only about 10,000 were found during an audit, exposing the bulk of the herd as "ghost cattle."NFL FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK FALLS VICTIM TO CUNNING BANK IMPERSONATION SCAM THAT COST HIM THOUSANDSAfter McClains death last year, representatives from Rabo AgriFinance seized the remaining cattle from McClains operation and sold them through Blue Grass Stockyards.Three of McClains companies McClain Farms in Benton, Kentucky; 7M Cattle Feeders in Hereford, Texas; and McClain Feed Yard in Friona, Texas filed for bankruptcy in 2023.The unpaid livestock sellers could be protected under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, which requires that all livestock purchased by a dealer in cash sales, along with any receivables or proceeds from those livestock, be held in trust for the benefit of unpaid sellers, according to the Department of Agriculture.McClain's moniker is named after Bernie Madoff, the former Nasdaq chairman who masterminded the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history by defrauding thousands of investors.Madoff died in 2021 at the age of 81 while serving a 150-year sentence at the federal medical care center in a North Carolina federal prison.

The Department of Justice on Monday asked the Supreme Court to deny Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghilaine Maxwells appeal of her sex-trafficking conviction, a move that comes as the department has recently come under fire for its handling of Epsteins case files.Maxwell, 63, was convicted by a jury in New York in 2021 of five counts involving sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Maxwell appealed her conviction, saying it should be tossed out for several reasons, including that a plea deal Epstein reached with the federal government in 2007 immunized her and that statutes of limitations had run out.JEFFREY EPSTEIN DIED BY SUICIDE, DID NOT HAVE CLIENT LIST: DOJThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied her appeal, but Maxwell argued that circuit courts have issued disparate orders about what kind of immunity is granted through non-prosecutorial agreements, such as the one Epstein received in 2007, and that the Supreme Court should weigh in.Maxwell is serving out her prison sentence in Tallahassee, Florida. It is set to end in 2037.The DOJ's response to the high court comes after the department recently ignited fury among a faction of President Donald Trump's supporters by announcing it had no new information to release related to Epstein's case. Epstein was charged in 2019 with sex trafficking underage women, but he died before he could stand trial. Authorities ruled his death was caused by suicide.BONDI UNDER SIEGE AFTER DOJ REVEALS NO EPSTEIN CLIENT LISTSome Trump DOJ officials had advanced theories that the government was hiding information related to Epstein's case, but they have since walked back those claims.Congress could call on Maxwell to testify before lawmakers. Citing anonymous sources, the Daily Mail reported Monday that Maxwell is interested in doing that. Maxwell's attorney did not respond to a Fox News Digitals request for comment on the report.Her attorney did, however, take a jab at Trump over the DOJ's position on Maxwell's appeal."Id be surprised if President Trump knew his lawyers were asking the Supreme Court to let the government break a deal," attorney David Oscar Markus said. "Hes the ultimate dealmaker and Im sure hed agree that when the United States gives its word, it should keep it. With all the talk about whos being prosecuted and who isnt, its especially unfair that Ghislaine Maxwell remains in prison based on a promise the government made and broke."

John Goodman looked better than ever during an appearance at the "Smurfs" premiere Sunday.Goodman flaunted his 200-pound weight loss as he walked the red carpet ahead of the July 18 movie release.The actor voiced Papa Smurf for the animated comedy. He starred alongside Rihanna, James Corden, Octavia Spencer and Xolo Mariduea.ROSEANNE BARR AND JOHN GOODMAN HAVEN'T SPOKEN IN SEVEN OR EIGHT YEARSGoodman dropped 200 pounds through exercise and dieting. The "Roseanne" star chose boxing and daily walks as his form of movement."I dug it. Yeah. Nobodys going to get hurt, but its just hitting the mitts and trying to learn," he told The Rolling Stone in 2023. "I never got good enough where I would trust myself to spar because once I get whacked in the face, I dont know if I wouldnt lose it.""But its usually just an hour, hour and a half of hitting the mitts, hitting the bags, learning footwork. Its great."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSGoodman, now 73, changed his approach to nutrition in order to shed pounds."I just stopped eating all the time," he told ABC News in 2016. "Id have a handful of food, and itd go to my mouth. I was just eating all the time. I was just eating alcoholically. In the old days, I would take three months out, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then reward myself with a six-pack of Bud or whatever and just go back to my old habits."His choice to begin exercising again led to an increase in energy."Im getting to the age where I cant afford to sit still anymore," Goodman told the outlet. "And it gives me the energy to work, cause work is very draining."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERGoodman, who once weighed almost 400 pounds, revealed how he found the motivation to become healthier."I just got tired, sick and tired of looking at myself," he admitted."Youre shaving in the mirror, and you dont want to look at yourself. It gets dangerous."Goodman's prolific career began in the 1980s with his role in "Roseanne." He went on to star in a number of voice roles, including "Monsters Inc.," "Cars," and "Bee Movie." Other major roles included gigs in "The Flintstones," "Argo," "10 Cloverfield Lane" and "The Big Lebowski."Goodman's most recent projects include "The Conners" and "The Righteous Gemstones."

As the multi-state worker strike approaches the two-week mark, the garbage collection company involved in the unrest is being urged by state leaders across the country to finalize a contract and restore services.Republic Services told Fox News Digital that they are "working to resume regular trash collection as quickly as possible.""A work stoppage does not benefit our employees or the communities we serve. We empathize with customers who have been impacted by the Teamsters decision to stop work," a spokesperson for the company shared in a statement.The company added that its customers will be notified via text, phone and email with any updates.PHILADELPHIA WORKERS AND CITY REACH A DEAL TO END STRIKE THAT HALTED RESIDENTIAL TRASH PICKUPDespite the involvement of a federal mediator, recent negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters, the union representing the garbage collectors, have ended without resolution.Last week, Teamsters General President Sean OBrien escalated tensions by threatening to disrupt waste collection operations across multiple states. The strike has disrupted trash collection in 14 Massachusetts communities served by Republic, primarily along the North Shore.OBrien declared "war" on Republic Services, warning that the union plans to "flood the streets and shut down garbage collection in state after state.""Republic Services has been threatening a war with American workers for years and now, theyve got one," OBrien said in a statement. "Republic abuses and underpays workers across the country. They burn massive profits and funnel money to undeserving, corrupt executives."TRASH PILES UP AROUND PHILADELPHIA AS CITY WORKER STRIKE REACHES 1 WEEKO'Brien said the Teamsters "have had it with Republic.""We will flood the streets and shut down garbage collection in state after state. Workers are uniting nationwide, and we will get the wages and benefits weve earned, come hell or high water."Teamsters claimed that Republic Services had refused to settle fair contracts, despite months of negotiations in cities around the country."Republic Services doesnt run without its hardworking Teamsters. This strike forced on workers by the multibillion-dollar corporationis resulting in trash pileups and collection disruptions for scores of people across the country," the organization wrote in a post on X."But Teamsters at Republic will not back down until theyve gotten the fair contracts theyve rightfully earned."In the meantime, numerous Massachusetts towns and businesses are facing mounting piles of uncollected garbage. Republic claimed the union wasn't negotiating in good faith, while the Teamsters accused the company of abandoning talks and refusing to continue over the weekend."Unfortunately, the Teamsters did not take the negotiations seriously and refused to make any meaningful progress," the company told Fox News Digital."Today, we made a formal proposal that included a nearly 16% wage increase immediately and an approximate 43% pay increase over five years for our Greater Boston employees. Contrary to the many falsehoods the Teamsters are spreading, our offer outpaces competitors."Another round of discussions is set for Tuesday as workers are calling for better wages, improved benefits and enhanced job protections.Nationally, over 2,000 Teamsters are either actively striking or observing picket lines. The Republic Services Teamsters began striking on July 3 on the East Coast.TEAMSTERS BOSS PRAISES TRUMP FOREIGN FILM TARIFF, CONDEMNS HOLLYWOOD'S 'UN-AMERICAN ADDICTION TO OUTSOURCING'The company said it is facing union-related work stoppages at six locations, including two business units in Boston and four additional sites in Cumming, Georgia; Ottawa, Illinois; Manteca, California, and Lacey, Washington. The Teamsters union has also expanded picketing to several other locations, with many employees at those sites honoring the picket lines, the company said.While the company claims that garbage pickup is continuing in all affected areas, many residents and businesses report delays and inconsistent service. Republics commercial clients, such as restaurants, are also grappling with waste collection issues.Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin sent a formal letter Friday to Republic Services President Jon Vander Ark, criticizing the company for halting active negotiations and imposing hardship on communities. In the letter, obtained by Boston.com, Galvin called for more intense efforts to reach a deal and suggested that the situation might require greater government oversight of the waste management sector.He emphasized that essential public services like trash collection shouldnt hinge on the strategies of a private corporation, and questioned whether oversight of such services should remain in the hands of private firms.Boston City Councilors Erin Murphy, John FitzGerald and Ed Flynn echoed these sentiments in a separate letter to Vander Ark. The trio, who spearheaded a City Council resolution supporting the Teamsters, said the unions demands were fair and accused Republic of failing to meet fundamental labor standards.Republic countered that it had proposed a nearly 16% immediate pay raise and a total increase of around 43% over five years. The company accused the union of spreading misinformation and asserted its wage offers exceed those of competitors."Dont believe the unions false narrative 45% of our Greater Boston drivers represented by the Teamsters earned more than $100,000 last year, based on W-2 data," the company said. "If the Teamsters accepted the offer we made today, drivers would make approximately $140,000 per year, by the end of the contract."In addition, the company claimed that they "pay 100% of the health and welfare premiums for our Greater Boston employees" and ensured that they have a comprehensive health and welfare plan.The company said that the mediator requested both sides return to mediation on Tuesday, July 15, and both parties agreed."We are confident that our most recent proposal meets all of our employees demands, and we expect the Teamsters to bargain in the best interest of our employees."