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Sep 11 2023
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Biden admin tells Congress of $6B ransom deal with Iran ... on anniversary of 9/11
Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the deal late last week, but Congress was not notified of the decision until Monday, according to the notification, which was obtained by The Associated Press. … The waiver means that European, Middle Eastern and Asian banks will not run afoul of U.S. sanctions in converting the money frozen in South Korea and transferring it to Qatar´s central
HotAir
Sep 22 2023
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UAW to expand strike; leader invites Biden to picket with workers
The United Auto Workers (UAW) will expand its strike Friday afternoon, with employees walking off the job at General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution facilities, union President Shawn Fain announced.
Fain, in livestreamed remarks, said workers have made progress in negotiations with Ford since a targeted strike began at the Big Three auto companies last week.
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The Hill
Oct 17 2023
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Israel war: Sixty-three Democrats demand Biden take stronger stance against Iran
Over 60 House Democrats joined Republicans to call on President Joe Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
"Iran must be held fully accountable for its continued role in funding Hamas and Islamic terror," the bipartisan letter reads. "We urge the Administration to take all necessary steps to cut off Iranian funding sources."
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Washington Examiner
May 22 2023
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Meta hit by record 1.2 bln euro fine by EU over U.S. data transfers
DUBLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Meta (META.O) was hit on Monday with a record 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) fine by its lead privacy regulator in the European Union for its handling of user information and given five months to stop transferring users’ data to the United States.
The fine imposed by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) concerned Meta's continued transferring of
Reuters
Oct 14 2023
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'Armed, dangerous' fugitive sought in WV
MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia State Police are warning Monroe County residents to be on the look out for and avoid an “armed and dangerous” fugitive. According to WVSP, Anthony Charles Meyers, 35, was released from FCI Devins on Friday, July 28, 2023, but failed to report to his federal probation officer on Monday, July 31, 2023. Troopers say he is a federal fugitive and
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Oct 14 2023
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‘Armed, dangerous’ fugitive sought in Monroe County, West Virginia
MONROE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia State Police are warning Monroe County residents to be on the look out for and avoid an “armed and dangerous” fugitive. According to WVSP, Anthony Charles Meyers, 35, was released from FCI Devins on Friday, July 28, 2023, but failed to report to his federal probation officer on Monday, July 31, 2023. Troopers say he is a federal fugitive and considered
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Sep 19 2023
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Downer Theatre, Milwaukee's oldest movie theater, says it's closed
The Landmark Downer Theatre, Milwaukee's oldest movie theater, closed Tuesday night, after more than a century of showing movies on Milwaukee's east side. The theater announced its closing on Facebook. Opened in 1915, the Downer, 2589 N. Downer Ave., was best known as an arthouse theater, from showing European fare (sometimes risqué) in the 1950s and '60s to imports and indies from the 1970s
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sep 16 2023
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Strike puts pressure on carmakers
DETROIT -- Nearly one in 10 of America's unionized autoworkers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit's three automakers into raising wages in an era of big profits and as the industry begins a costly transition from gas guzzlers to electric vehicles. By striking simultaneously at General Motors, Ford and Chrysler owner Stellantis for the first time in its history, the United Auto Workers
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Mar 29 2023
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The EU is wielding a new weapon in its trade battle with China
The European Union knows all too well what it means to be the target of economic coercion.
Russia’s move to cut off gas flows to Europe is one example. China’s boycott and blockade of Lithuanian companies and goods is another. So is Beijing’s recent threat of “consequences” if the Netherlands blocks exports of semiconductor technology.
Quartz
Sep 15 2023
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Possible strike looms as Portland Public Schools, teachers continue negotiations
The school district alerted families by email a week ago about the possibility of a strike PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As a possible strike looms, Friday was an important day for negotiations between Portland Public Schools and its teachers union. Sept. 15 was the last scheduled date with a state mediator, the person who shuttles back and forth with each side’s offer and changes during the
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