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May 04 2024
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Georgia rocked by protests as government pushes Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill
After spending his days making wine in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, Tsotne Jafaridze returns home to Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, and begins his new routine. He packs goggles, a gas mask and enough water and snacks to last several hours. He has another long night ahead.
Jafaridze is among thousands of Georgians who have for the past month gathered each night outside the
CNN DigitalJun 07 2023
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Charleston Planning Commission to wait month before weighing in on Union Pier proposal
After hearing hundreds of residents voice concern about the haste at which the Union Pier redevelopment proposal has been moving forward and over the number of questions that remain unanswered, a key Charleston governing body took one step to slow the process down. Hundreds of residents showed up June 7 at the city's Planning Commission meeting to express opinions on a massive redevelopment
The Post and CourierSep 15 2013
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Unions Won't Get Sought-After Change to Health Law
The White House said late Friday that it can't legally make the primary change unions are seeking to the new health-care law, a long-simmering dispute between President Barack Obama and one of the main backers of his signature domestic initiative.
The announcement, a big blow for unions, followed an hourlong White House meeting involving several top labor officials, Mr. Obama, Vice
Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 30 2024
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Cannabis business looking to open in Evergreen Park meets skeptical community
A Chicago-based marijuana company is providing more details about its proposal to add a dispensary in the south suburbs after community members in Evergreen Park demanded answers to lingering questions and corrections about the group’s proposal. During an April 15 public meeting, The 1937 Group expressed interest in an ordinance change and a special-use permit to allow it open a dispensary at
Chicago TribuneApr 30 2024
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Palestinian Mob Attacks German Ambassador in West Bank
A mob of angry students attacked German Ambassador to the Palestinian Authority Oliver Owcza when he attempted to visit Birzeit University in the West Bank on Tuesday. The mob chased Owcza off campus, surrounded his armored vehicle, and pelted it with rocks because students were furious about Germany’s support for Israel. Owcza was visiting the university, which is located about six miles from
Breitbart NewsSep 17 2023
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Drew Barrymore Backtracks: Talk Show Paused Until Hollywood Strikes End After Union Criticism
Actress Drew Barrymore will delay the season premiere of her daytime talk show until the writers’ union ends its monthslong strike, she announced Sunday, apologizing to those she "hurt" after her initial decision to resume production of The Drew Barrymore Show drew stiff criticism from striking writers and actors. Barrymore said last week her show would return to television without writers in
ForbesApr 20 2024
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"A domino just fell, baby": UAW scores big win in the South
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union supporters have renewed hopes of organizing in the South after the United Auto Workers scored a breakthrough victory Friday night. Why it matters: The South has historically been a no-go zone for unions at major private companies due to political, legal, cultural and business opposition. Between the lines: UAW president Shawn Fain said the status quo is changing
AxiosApr 30 2024
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A Local Expert Breaks Down What’s Best in Suddenly Cool Romania
In March, 34 years after the fall of communism, Romania joined the Schengen Area, which means European Union citizens traveling there by air or sea won’t need a passport. The reasons to visit extend beyond picturesque Saxon villages, beautiful mountains and the fabled home of Dracula. (Bran Castle has erroneously been linked to the fictional vampire.) Romania is now emerging as an offbeat
BloombergApr 06 2024
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Qualifying residents can withstand any weather
Perry Countians can make their homes warmer and more energy-efficient through an ongoing weatherization program offered by SEDA-COG. The organization offers free weatherization services, including materials and labor, to income-qualifying homeowners and renters in Perry, Juniata, Snyder, Mifflin, Columbia, Montour and Union counties. Through the program, more than 8,600 homes have been
The Patriot-NewsApr 30 2024
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Buffalo Grove firefighter/paramedics get raise as part of contract year 2
With the Buffalo Grove Fire Department anticipating a leadership change this summer, the Village Board approved an amendment to the emergency responders’ union contract, allowing for a wage increase. The contract between the village and the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association Local 3177, IAFF, AFL-CIO was approved last year and is effective May 1, 2023 through April 30
Chicago Tribune