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Costco union representing 18,000 workers authorizes nationwide strike
The union said 85% of its members approved a work stoppage.CNBC - 6h -
Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’
In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump administration.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1
President Trump on Monday indicated his administration would impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada beginning Feb. 1. “We are thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and ...The Hill - 3h -
Costco workers ready to strike on Feb. 1, Teamsters say
Costco Teamsters voted to authorize nationwide walkout by more than 18,000 workers over wages and benefits.CBS News - 11h -
Teamsters authorize Costco strike ahead of Jan. 31 contract lapse
Teamsters working for wholesale giant Costco voted to authorize a strike ahead of a Jan. 31 contract expiration, the labor group said in a statement. The contract covers more than 18,000 Costco ...The Hill - 12h -
Over 18,000 Costco employees voted to approve nationwide strike
The Teamsters union released the results of the strike vote on Sunday evening.ABC News - 17h -
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.CBS News - 1d -
Three killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says
The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, damaging civilian buildings and leaving a large crater in the road.BBC News - 2d -
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens of Gazans After Cease-Fire Deal Is Announced, Officials Say
Israel has continued to bomb the enclave as it prepares to implement a cease-fire. Civil Defense said Gaza City had the highest toll with more than 80 killed.The New York Times - 3d -
Will a day care worker who says she was wrongfully convicted be freed?
Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, coerced confession and flawed medical opinions.CBS News - 3d -
Israel Launches Deadly Strikes Despite Announcement of Cease-Fire Deal, Gazan Officials Say
Gaza’s health ministry said that eight Israeli attacks had killed 81 people and injured nearly 200 others over the past day.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI
The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
LA fires live updates: California death toll rises to 24 as Los Angeles fire chief says ready for strong winds
Eight of the dead found in Palisades fire zone and 16 in Eaton fire zone, medical examiner says, as forestry department warns of ‘critical fire weather’. Full story: stronger winds threaten ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ready to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian PoWs, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says there ‘should be no doubt left’ that Russia is dependent on military assistance from North Korea. What we know on day 1,055. See all our Ukraine coverage Ukrainian ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
An Ex-FBI Negotiator Says the Key to Winning Is Getting People to Say This 1 Word
When people say this, they feel safe, protected, and empowered, according to former FBI lead kidnap negotiator Chris Voss.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Thousands of Providence Health Workers Strike in Oregon
This is a MedPage Today story. Nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health began a strike Friday morning, picketing all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, after months of contract ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Bob Dylan Is Having a Hollywood Moment. His No. 1 Hater Is Ready.
A.J. Weberman sifted through the prophetic singer’s trash in search of meaning. He turned on him as a sellout and has spent decades trying to reclaim him for the counterculture.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Putin is ready for summit with Trump, says Kremlin
US president-elect says meeting being set up, emphasising a push to end war in UkraineFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
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Legendary announcer Dick Vitale says he is cancer free, ready to call games for ESPN again
Dick Vitale has gone through numerous cancer battles in recent years.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Costco’s holiday-season sales jump was not just about food, analyst says
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation
Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Israeli strikes kills 19 in southern Gaza, health officials say
Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
2024 Tried to Kill DEI. Could Costco Launch a Revival in 2025?
Conservative activists have successfully convinced companies such as McDonald’s and Walmart to shut down their DEI programs. Costco said no.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Messi, Miami to play Feb. 8 friendly in Honduras
Mayor of San Pedro Sula Roberto Contreras revealed Inter Miami will travel to Honduras to face C.D. Olimpia in a friendly on Feb. 8 at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Some H-1B workers say they feel insulted by debate over visa holders
In recent days, Trump said he supported H-1B visas. In the past, he’s made comments about the program, saying, “We shouldn’t have it. Very, very bad for workers.”NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Boston Red Sox top prospects 2025: No. 1-ranked Roman Anthony highlights impressive system ready for majors
Boston's top three prospects are also among the top 10 in the leagueCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
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Klobuchar says DC is ready for Jan. 6 after ‘major changes’ to security and protocol
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said on Sunday that she's confident in Washington D.C.'s preparedness on Jan. 6, pointing to the "major changes" made to security and protocol after the attack four ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
New Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill more than 20, hospital workers say
Hospital staff in Gaza say the latest Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 21 people including at least two childrenABC News - Jan. 4 -
One third of workers say they are considering a job change in 2025
Twenty-twenty-five is set to see seismic change in the workforce, if the findings of a new report are anything to go by. According to the Global Talent Barometer from Manpower Group, 35 percent of ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Kojima Says OD And Physint Were Impacted By Strike
Game designer Hideo Kojima provided an update on his in-development games, including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, OD, and Physint. Starting with the latter two, both were impacted by the ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Are we ready for another pandemic?
After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled. Five years ago, the world was hearing the first reports ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Jerod Mayo says Drake Maye will start Patriots' regular-season finale 'if he's healthy and ready to go'
There has been speculation that the Patriots could sit Maye against the BillsCBS Sports - Jan. 1
