A fancy hotel in Islamabad is hosting tense meetings between U. S. and Iranian officials this week. Normally, this five-star spot welcomes tourists and business travelers, but now it’s locked down tighter than a fortress. The Serena Hotel isn’t the first choice you’d expect for such serious discussi
Tensions between Iran and the U. S. have reached a boiling point as Iran promises a firm but measured reply if American strikes target its power plants. Tehran made it clear that it sees such actions as unacceptable aggression, firmly rejecting the idea of backing down under pressure. In a sharp reb
A United Nations representative recently appointed to help end the Iran conflict is scheduled to travel to Tehran, though the visit depends on safety and travel details being sorted out first. The envoy, a long-time U. N. diplomat, left for the Middle East this week, but officials haven’t shared any
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
