Half A Million Workers Join Uk S Largest Strike in over A Decade
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Steelworkers at the UK's largest production plant vote to strike over job losses
Union officials say steelworkers at Britain’s largest steel production plant have voted to go on strike for the first time in 40 yearsABC News - World -
Tata Steel workers vote to strike over Port Talbot blast furnace closures
Unite says 1,500 of its members have backed industrial action over Indian steelmaker’s plan for south Wales operationsFinancial Times - World -
I invested half of my son’s inheritance with a 13.5% return. A major broker underperformed the S&P 500 with the rest. Should I take over all his assets?
“Am I letting my ego get in the way?”MarketWatch - Business -
Duolingo’s stock jumps 6% on news it is joining S&P MidCap 400
Duolingo Inc.’s stock popped 6% in extended trading Wednesday following news it is joining the S&P MidCap 400.MarketWatch - Business -
Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap
Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlashFinancial Times - Business -
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years oldABC News - Tech -
Home Office worker arrested for ‘selling’ UK residency
The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Nvidia is the No. 1 S&P 500 growth stock in this screen. See which other companies joined or left the list.
An updated screen of the S&P 500 by expected growth rates for sales, earnings and cash flow shows many changes from last year’s list.MarketWatch - Business -
Workers at Philadelphia sports stadium hit picket lines for one-day strike
Hundreds of food service workers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia are staging a one-day strike as contract negotiations continue with the firm that operates concessions at the stadiumABC News - Sports -
Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades
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Germany's avocado imports more than quintuple over past decade
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EU offers to strike youth mobility deal with UK
Labour party rebuffs scheme, which it says crosses Brexit red linesFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Sex workers denounce UK banks for waging ‘war’ on their jobs
Campaigners say debanking and financial exclusion increases vulnerability to criminals and traffickersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
TUC calls for law to protect UK workers when employers use AI
Union body’s proposals include human involvement when technology makes ‘high-risk’ decisions like hiring and firingFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK trade union law breaches workers’ rights, Supreme Court finds
Sanctions short of dismissal ‘nullifies the right’ to strike, say judges in landmark rulingFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
When players fight over penalties: Chelsea stars join Ronaldo, Neymar
Chelsea's win over Everton was marred by players arguing over a penalty. It has happened before.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Eva Longoria Just Joined Siete Foods as It Seeks to Grow Sales From $500 Million to $1 Billion
The actress and entrepreneur is now an investor and adviser to the Mexican American family food brand.Inc. - Business -
Nicole Shanahan pumps $2 million into RFK Jr. campaign after joining ticket
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, gave $2 million to his underdog campaign for the White House one day after she joined the ticket.NBC News - Top stories -
Over 7 million struggling with bills, survey finds
Many feel “heavily burdened” by their finances but the picture has improved from 2023, a survey finds.BBC News - Top stories -
Nine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist
The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada, the police said.The New York Times - World -
UK train passengers hit by fresh wave of disruption as drivers strike
Walkouts to continue on Saturday and Monday, with much of the rail network impactedFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK 'distressed' over ex-swim coach misconduct
A Kentucky spokeswoman said the school is "distressed to hear disturbing allegations" of sexual assault by former swimming and diving coach Lars Jorgensen outlined in a lawsuit by two former team members and will cooperate fully with law enforcement.ESPN - Sports - United Kingdom -
One of 2022's closest House races is primed for a rematch — with a fight over the GOP's future first
The House seat in southwest Washington state is among Republicans' top targets to expand their majority in 2024 — if they can nominate a candidate who can win.NBC News - Politics -
Justice Dept. Nears $100 Million Settlement to Larry Nassar Victims Over FBI Failures
The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal.The New York Times - Top stories -
Over 50 advocacy groups join push for bill limiting Supreme Court terms
Over 50 advocacy organizations fighting for a variety of issues are endorsing legislation that would enact term limits for Supreme Court judges. The group of 56 organizations announced their endorsement of the TERM Act — originally introduced in ...The Hill - Politics -
The Battle Over Zaza Waza: A Lifelong Liberal Joins New York’s Weed War
When an illegal smoke shop opened across the street, Gale Brewer, a local councilwoman, vowed to close it. What happened next was “like a Fellini movie.”The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
U.S. Issues New Travel Restrictions Over Possible Iranian Strike
The State Department has barred its employees from traveling to large parts of Israel. Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike back over the deadly bombing this month of an Iranian Embassy complex in Syria.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Biden's message to Iran over potential strike on Israel: 'Don't'
President Biden said a retaliatory strike could happen soon, and the U.S. is now repositioning military assets in the region. NBC News' Hala Gorani reports.NBC News - Politics - Iran -
SPDR Gold Gains As Futures Push to New Highs
Gold futures rose to a record $2,365.80 per troy ounce, after spending much of the day lower.The Wall Street Journal - World -
For Israel’s Allies, Iranian Missile Strike Scrambles Debate Over Gaza
Israel’s restless allies have voiced anger over the death toll in Gaza, but when their archnemesis launched a missile barrage, they set it aside. At least for the moment.The New York Times - World - Israel -
KPMG's Netherlands unit agreed to pay a $25 million fine over claims of training-course examination cheating and misinforming investigators.
KPMG’s Netherlands unit agreed to pay a $25 million fine over claims of training-course examination cheating and misinforming investigators.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Germany's Scholz begins visit to China in city of over 30 million
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U.S. to Pay Victims of Larry Nassar $100 Million Over FBI Failures
The agreement with around 100 women brings the final price-tag for settlements over the former gymnastics team doctor close to $1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Air Canada Employee Arrested Over $15 Million Airport Gold Heist
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Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button dealABC News - Tech - Google -
Murdoch’s UK empire hit by a further £51mn in costs over phone hacking
With court action still ongoing, the media group’s bill for the scandal has now reached about £1bn in settlements and legal costsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
MPs warn over lack of AI rules for UK’s creative industries
Report says artists are ‘failing to share’ in Britain’s global success due to gaps in IP and copyright regulationsFinancial Times - World -
BlackRock loses appeal over UK tax on $13.5bn BGI deal
Court of Appeal rules against asset manager on deductions relating to Barclays Global Investors acquisitionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom