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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Health Center Faces Legal Battle Over Fired Providers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Peak Vista Community Health Centers may have acted illegally when they fired five medical providers last summer. The providers claimed they were dismissed for talking about forming a union. According to a recent ruling, Peak Vista might have v

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Facing the Ax: Federal Workers Brace for Trump's Blow

As the new year approaches, federal employees are steeling themselves for a storm. President Donald Trump's new team, led by tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash government spending by $2 trillion. This includes trimming the nearly 3 million-strong civil service workforce. But th

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Doctors' Quest for Unionization: A New Era

Between the years 2000 and 2024, a significant shift has been seen in the medical field—doctors are increasingly looking to form unions. This shift comes as no surprise given the changing landscape of healthcare. Over the past two decades, physicians have faced numerous challenges, including long wo

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Chicago's New School Board: A Fresh Start

In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo

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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Europe Gets Its Own Satellite Constellation

In a significant move for European space endeavors, the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked deals with a consortium of companies to build a secure satellite network. This constellation, named IRIS², will comprise over 290 satellites and is expected to be operational by

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Dec 16 2024CELEBRITIES

Cardi B and Offset's Playful Night Out: What Does It Mean?

Listen up, folks! Cardi B and Offset had everyone talking after their playful reunion at Offset's 33rd birthday bash in Miami. Despite their ups and downs, the two put on a show at a nightclub, with Cardi performing in a daring see-through bodysuit while Offset watched from above, showering her with

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Trump Backs Dockworkers as Port Strike Looms

As a potential strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts approaches, President-elect Donald Trump has shown support for the union. He recently reposted a message from Dennis Daggett, the International Longshoremen’s Association executive vice president, to his over 8 million followers on Tru

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Trump Supports Dockworkers Against Automation

Before the election, some labor unions attempted to build a positive relationship with Donald J. Trump. It seems their efforts might be paying off. Recently, President-elect Trump expressed his support for the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents dockworkers along the East and

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Christian Slater's New Show: A Blast from the Past

Christian Slater is back with a new crime drama, "Dexter: Original Sin, " and it's bringing back some old faces and memories. The show is set in the 1990s, a time when Slater was a big name in Hollywood. But what makes this show special is that it's directed by Michael Lehmann, who also directed Sla

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