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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Writers and studios agree on a quick deal after past fights

After months of tense standoffs last year, screenwriters and major studios surprised many by reaching a quick agreement on a new contract. The Writers Guild of America, which represents over 10, 000 writers, pushed hard for better health benefits after their fund lost around $200 million in recent y

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Scriptwriters and Studios Reach New Deal After Heated Strikes

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the major studios have quietly settled a new contract that will keep writers on screen for four years. The agreement was announced after the WGA’s negotiating committee voted unanimously in favor of it. It is a step toward ending last year’s long strike that ha

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

The U. S. government hit a pause button in the fall, shutting down for 43 days – the longest ever – until a deal let most agencies run through January. That stop‑gap was meant to ease into a longer agreement, but events in Minnesota shook the plans. Immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, and Senate

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Doctors Union and Allina Health Nearly Agree After Long Talks

Allina Health, a big medical group based in Minneapolis, has been negotiating with its doctors’ union for more than two years. The union represents over 600 medical staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. In early April, the parties announced a tentative first cont

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Why the Leafs shouldn't rush to tear down their team just yet

The Toronto Maple Leafs face a big decision this offseason. Their next general manager will shape the team's future for years to come. After firing their current leader, the organization must choose between a quick fix or a complete overhaul. Star winger William Nylander made his preference clear: h

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Senate Faces Delays as Funding Tug-of-War Heats Up

The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Could Sheffield United change their game plan if a midfield star leaves?

Sheffield United faces a big decision this summer about their midfielder Gustavo Hamer. A Turkish club called Trabzonspor reportedly wants to sign him, but their latest offer is way above what they previously proposed. At €20 million, it’s more than triple their earlier £6 million bid. Hamer has bee

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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

German Chemists Postpone Pay Raises Amid War‑Driven Costs

The German chemical sector has agreed to push back salary increases until next January, a decision that reflects the strained business climate created by rising energy prices and global conflict. Under the new agreement, workers will see a 2. 1 % pay bump in early 2027 and another 2. 4 % a year l

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

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