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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Workers Vote Again: What's Really at Stake?

More than 30, 000 Boeing workers are voting again on whether to end their seven-week strike. This vote isn't just about their paychecks; it's about the future of the company and the economy. The new deal on the table isn't much different from the one they rejected a week ago. It offers a 13% pay rai

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's New Deal: Workers Vote Monday

Alright, let's talk about what's happening between Boeing and its machinists' union. They've just agreed on a new contract deal that could end a lengthy strike which began back in September. The union's asking its members to approve this deal, saying they've gotten as much as they can from negotiati

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Oct 29 2024EDUCATION

Educators in D230 Schools Wait for New Contract: What's the Hold-up?

Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con

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Oct 26 2024SPORTS

Hockey Fans Stuck in the Middle of TV Deal Dispute

Seth Jones, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, has been experiencing a unique problem. Fans approach him, complaining that they can’t easily watch the games. This issue stems from a standoff between the new network, Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), and Comcast, also known as Xfinity. CHSN is bro

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Zelensky's Hopes: Stopping Airstrikes Could Lead to War End

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, it might signal Moscow's readiness to end the war. In a recent talk with journalists, he highlighted that both sides reducing their strikes on energy facilities could help cool down the co

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

A Devastating Strike: School Shelter Hit in Gaza

In the central Gaza Strip, an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced people left at least 17 people dead on Thursday. Most of the victims were women and children, medical officials confirmed. This attack occurred as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that talks

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Soldiers' Gear: Can Army, Microsoft Cut Costs on IVAS Headsets?

The US Army is pushing Microsoft to lower the price of its HoloLens-based IVAS headsets. These high-tech goggles have seen a bumpy journey since 2018 when Microsoft began developing them. The Army wants the price tag of $80, 000 per unit to drop significantly. The project, initially worth $480 milli

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New War Strategy: A Divided Response

President Volodymyr Zelensky has laid out a new plan to strengthen Ukraine's position in the ongoing war with Russia. This plan, called the "victory plan, " includes asking to join NATO and using long-range missiles from the West to hit Russian military targets. This has caused a mix of reactions fr

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Strike May End With New Deal

Early this morning, Boeing and its union announced a tentative agreement to end a five-week strike that's rocked the company. The International Association of Machinists, which represents 33, 000 striking workers, will vote on the deal on Wednesday. The offer includes a 35% wage increase over four y

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Biden's Berlin Meeting: A New Hope for Ukraine's Allies

President Joe Biden is all set to meet with key European leaders in Berlin this week. The meeting includes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This gathering, often referred to as the "European Quad, " is crucial for Ukraine's future s

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