French Union Cuts Power to Pressure Macron on Pensions
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NBA Power Rankings: Warriors feeling pressure from Rockets, Celtics' epic collapse drops them from No. 1 spot
A big win also catapulted the Bucks into the top five this weekCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Unions Are for Their Members
Not the public and not the kids.The Wall Street Journal - World -
After a Breakup, A Bipartisan Union
Jared Jones and Caroline Darmody’s political differences contributed to a split. Eventually they were able to appreciate all they had in common.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Putin blames Islamists for Moscow attack while implicating Ukraine
Russian president provides no evidence to support claim Kyiv was involved in deadly assault on concert hallFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
France's Macron calls for new, 'more responsible' Mercosur trade deal
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French budget deficit overshoots target to hit 5.5%
Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spendingFinancial Times - World - France -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
What Comes First for the Chicago Teachers Union?
While Chicago graduates 84% of its students, only 26% of those graduates are proficient in math and reading.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Volkswagen workers to vote on union representation in April
Volkswagen workers at a Chattanooga, Tenn., plant will hold a union election between April 17 and 19, United Auto Workers announced on Monday. The landmark vote could make the VW facility the UAW’s first major win since a strike led to a new ...The Hill - Politics -
USMNT extends dominance over Mexico, eases pressure on Berhalter
The U.S. looked more like itself to win the Concacaf Nations League, but tougher tests await in Copa America.ESPN - Sports -
Netanyahu pressured to conscript ultra-Orthodox men
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The U.S. Is Using the Security Council to Pressure Israel
By not vetoing a cease-fire resolution, Biden is making clear his displeasure with Netanyahu.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
French flair, famous wins and landmark caps - Six Nations best bits
Watch the top moments from the Women's Six Nations first week in 2024, as England thrash Italy, Scotland record a famous win in Wales and Marlie Packer gets her 100th cap.BBC News - Top stories -
Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.The New York Times - World -
French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
Putin says radical Islamists carried out Moscow concert hall attack but doubles down on blaming Ukraine – live
Russian president says Moscow wants to know ‘who benefits’ from Islamic State attack that killed more than 130 people. Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and prime minister, discussed the suspects charged over the terrorist attack on the ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated
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Macron calls proposed EU-Mercosur trade pact ‘very bad deal’ lacking strong climate commitments
French president tells Brazil forum both parties need to be ‘much stronger’ on biodiversity and climate. Emmanuel Macron has called a proposed trade agreement between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc a “very bad deal” that lacks proper ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
US steel unions urge Biden to open probe into Chinese shipbuilding
President expected to back trade investigation as industry becomes 2024 election issueFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Boeing’s largest union seeks seat on plane maker’s board
Machinists’ head wants to ‘save company from itself’ as quality concerns mountFinancial Times - Business -
German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
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Chippy owner fights to keep Union Jack fish mural
The local council said the advert was in a conservation area and had been painted without permission.BBC News - Top stories -
Derby defeat at Man City piles more pressure on Man United manager
Man United boss Marc Skinner went into the derby hoping to reignite his team's European hopes. Instead, a 3-1 loss has increased the pressure on him.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Poland adds pressure on Germany over Taurus missiles for Ukraine
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Tesla, Nio and Rivian all downgraded on slowing EV demand, pricing pressures
Tesla Inc. lost another bullish backer — one who said Monday that slowing demand, rising inventories and tightening liquidity should hurt the electric vehicle giant’s results over the next year.MarketWatch - Business -
Fisker Says Deal Talks End, Adding Pressure to EV Maker
The negotiations were critical to giving the California company a lifeline to stave off bankruptcy. Shares traded below a dime.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fisker Says Deal Talks End, Adding Pressure to EV Maker
The negotiations were critical to giving the California company a lifeline to stave off bankruptcy. Shares traded below a dime.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Israel and Hamas dig in as pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with Israel’s offensiveABC News - World - Israel -
Referee Madness: How NCAA tournament refs advance to the next round
Survive and advance? That's the reality for tournament officials, who share many of the physical and emotional trials, challenges and triumphs as the players and coaches.ESPN - Sports -
Oil prices end lower, with weekly U.S. crude supply up over 3 million barrels
Oil futures declined on Wednesday but settled off the session’s lows after official U.S. data revealed a weekly increase in crude inventories that was smaller than what was reported by an industry trade group.MarketWatch - Business -
Winter-like chill Wednesday morning; high pressure takes control
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Domestic Political Pressures Widen Divide Between Biden and Netanyahu
The war in Gaza has sorely strained relations between Israel and the United States, and the leaders of both countries have allies at home who would pull them farther apart.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
‘Beer louts with unhealthy diets’: why British cooking still hasn’t won over the French
While UK gastronomy is finally being praised worldwide, France ranked it 60th out of 60 nations in new global survey. British cooking is finally starting to be recognised around the world. But try telling the French that. For them, la cuisine ...The Guardian - World