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Aug 28 2024
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Politics latest news: Starmer vows to 'turn corner on Brexit' in Berlin meeting with Olaf Scholz
Sir Keir Starmer is set to hold a press conference with German chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin as the Prime Minister sets out his ambition to “turn a corner on Brexit”. Sir Keir held talks with Mr Scholz this morning to discuss plans for a new treaty with Germany aiming to boost business and increase joint action on illegal migration. The Prime Minister was expected to tell his counterpart
The Telegraph - UKJan 10 2024
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UAW launches union drive at Mercedes plant in Alabama
United Auto Workers (UAW) publicly launched a union card drive at a Mercedes-Benz production plant near Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Wednesday, the union announced, following up on promises to expand membership beyond the “Big Three” U.S. automakers. The drive comes after the union made big gains for members following a six-week strike of the Big Three — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — last fall
The HillSep 01 2024
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Boston hotel workers go on strike, call for better wages in face of high cost of living
The union, Unite Here Local 26, said the workers on strike include room attendants, doormen, front desk agents, cooks and kitchen staff, and others from the Hilton Park Plaza, Hilton Logan Airport, Hilton-Hampton Inn Boston Seaport, and Fairmont Copley Plaza hotels. They’re striking because staff cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic increased workloads for the remaining employees. Nearly 900
The Boston GlobeMar 06 2024
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Kamala Harris in Wisconsin trip to announce executive order on union apprenticeships
WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday will visit a Madison construction site to tout the expansion of trade training opportunities through a new executive order as top Biden administration officials continue to blanket the battleground state just eight months before the presidential election. Harris plans to deliver remarks from what will be a new Madison Metro Transit
Yahoo NewsMar 06 2024
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Kamala Harris in Wisconsin trip to announce executive order on union apprenticeships
WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday will visit a Madison construction site to tout the expansion of trade training opportunities through a new executive order as top Biden administration officials continue to blanket the battleground state just eight months before the presidential election. Harris plans to deliver remarks from what will be a new Madison Metro Transit
Milwaukee Journal SentinelAug 27 2024
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UK Pushes for New Pact With Germany as Starmer Rebuilds EU Ties
The UK and Germany are edging toward a major new treaty as part of Keir Starmer ’s efforts to improve ties with European allies.
The new UK prime minister aims to advance talks on a cooperation deal covering everything from security to technology and clean energy. Although negotiations are unlikely to be completed before next year the two sides are also looking within the next few
BloombergAug 27 2024
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Morning Bid: Market held in thrall ahead of Nvidia numbers
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Nvidia (NVDA.O) is holding the investment world in thrall ahead of an earnings report later today that, even if it delivers the expected doubling of second-quarter revenue, may not satisfy investors accustomed to market-moving outperformance. The chipmaker's market value was around $390 billion on the eve of the launch
ReutersAug 31 2024
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NYPD detective shot while serving warrant at alleged drug house says perp’s 14-year sentence ‘isn’t enough’
An NYC detective shot while serving a search warrant at a suspected drug house is fit to be tied after the convict copped a plea deal to shorten his sentence — by claiming he thought the cops were robbers, union officials said Saturday. Narcotics Det. Dominick Libretti was shot while protecting his team with his ballistic shield during the predawn raid on Jan. 20, 2022, in New Springville on
New York Post (News)Oct 09 2023
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European leaders condemn Hamas, pledge support for Israel and halt Palestinian aid
LONDON — Landmark buildings around Europe, including 10 Downing Street in London and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, have lit up with the Israeli flag — and some cities have seen pro-Palestinian protests — as governments across the continent convened emergency meetings to respond to the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Concern is also growing after reports that citizens from the United Kingdom,
NPR Fact CheckSep 02 2024
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Germany: Far-right AfD wins first state vote since WWII
The far-right AfD won the election in Thuringia, securing 32.8% of the vote, preliminary results showed after all votes were counted.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came second, winning 23.6%.
The upstart, left-wing party Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) was third with 15.8% of the vote.
Germany’s ruling coalition parties, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social
Deutsche Welle