Artists on the frontlines: How strikes are redefining the US labor movement
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ESPN - Sports
Madrid's Courtois backs Rodri on strike action
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has backed Rodri's warning that players could be close to taking strike action over the number of games they're being asked to play.47 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Wombs to vrooms: the artist who makes work out of old Audi parts – and her own placenta
Alexandra Bircken started out in fashion but ended up making art out of everything from carved-up car engines to gimp suits and bits of her body. The German artist reveals how her fascinations ...1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.12 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How the "YIMBY" movement seeks to address America's housing crisis
Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement ...13 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How Did Thousands of Pagers Used by Hezbollah Explode at the Same Time?
The unprecedented attack, followed by explosions of walkie-talkies, comes after Israeli officials warned about escalating tensions on the Lebanese border.14 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris' labor split screen: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris failed to secure the endorsement of a major union, but her campaign is leaning on the organizational muscle of the key labor groups that are in her corner.15 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
PFA reiterates FIFA lawsuit amid strike storm
The Professional Footballers Association reiterates that it is "taking legal action" against FIFA following the fixture congestion that is affecting the players.16 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'An indispensable weapon': Harris mobilizes diverse labor force in the Sun Belt
Kamala Harris is tapping into the organizational strength of unions with high numbers of women and people of color in key battleground states like Arizona and Nevada.17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bill Belichick argues the Lions are enjoying 'fruits of the labor' brought by Matt Patricia
Belichick makes a case for his disciple, who was reviled as the Lions' head coach17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Boeing suspends jobs for thousands after strike
Boeing says it is suspending jobs for thousands of staff in the US due to a worker strike.18 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s one way Boeing plans to preserve cash amid strike
Furloughs for employees and pay cuts for executives are coming at Boeing.18 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Will players really strike over too much football?
After Rodri said footballers were "close" to striking over too many games, BBC Sport asks whether they could.18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Due to Strike
The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union.19 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Ukrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow
Ukrainian drones have struck a large military depot in a town deep inside Russia overnight, causing a huge blaze and prompting the evacuation of residents21 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Sports
Are Premier League Players About to Go on Strike?
Manchester City’s Rodri said that industrial action is being considered. Were his words a genuine threat or an idle bluff?23 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
‘Racism is embedded in our society’: how attacks on immigrants in Ohio highlight US disinformation crisis
Donald Trump’s ‘pet eating’ conspiracy shows how falsehoods driven by political bias are spread. In recent weeks, racist conspiracy theories about immigrants have dominated the election cycle. ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Rodri: Players close to strike over too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are "close" to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.Yesterday - Japan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we learned as Snell strikes out 12 in Giants' shutout win
Blake Snell dominated the Baltimore Orioles for six innings Tuesday as the San Francisco Giants won the series opener at Camden Yards.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Derek Boshier, British Pop Artist and Bowie Collaborator, Dies at 87
Starting in the early 1960s, he set himself apart from his contemporaries with paintings that critiqued the cultural dominance of the United States.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.Yesterday -
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Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Boeing strike emotions flare as guard flashes gun at picketing workers
Airplane manufacturer called incident outside Seattle hub "unacceptable," saying the guard would not be returning.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.Yesterday - New York -
BBC News - Top stories
Players 'close' to striking over schedule - Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to striking in protest at an increase in fixtures.Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Manchester City’s Rodri warns players close to striking over volume of games
‘If it keeps this way we have no other option’ Midfielder believes 40-50 a season is ideal Rodri has said players are close to striking over the increased number of games, with the Manchester ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Tesco plans to expand use of AI to personalise how people shop
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: Artist Olafur Eliasson's thrilling new L.A. show whips up magic to pry open perception
Icelandic Danish artist Olafur Eliasson's eye-grabbing creations prove exhilarating at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Armed men strike military school in Mali capital
Gunshots have been ringing out in Bamako but the authorities now say the situation is under control.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan2 days ago - Japan -
ABC News - Top stories
Boeing strike triggers standoff over losses each side's willing to stomach
Workers could drain savings while company risks ballooning debt, experts said.2 days ago