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Massive Wage Boost for US Dockworkers: What Does It Mean for Labor?

A landmark 62% wage hike has been secured by US dockworkers after a strike, underscoring the potential national economic ripples if union negotiations falter. At...
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Massive Recall Issued for Over 150,000 Hybrid SUVs Due to Fire Risk

Stellantis recalls 194,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs globally due to fire risk, advising owners to park outside and avoid charging. At a Glance Recall affects...
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Review of: Coast Guard Seizes 142 Bricks of Cocaine in Maritime Drug Trafficking Bust

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel carrying nearly 400 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Puerto Rico, leading to the arrest of...
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Federal Probe Reveals Troubling Findings in Georgia Prisons

The U.S. Justice Department’s investigation of Georgia state prisons uncovers extensive constitutional violations, sparking calls for urgent reform. At a Glance The U.S. Justice Department...
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Controversial Execution from 1989 Raises Questions About Modern Death Penalty

Texas executes Garcia Glenn White for the brutal 1989 murders of twin teenage girls, reigniting the death penalty debate. At a Glance Garcia Glenn White...
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Review of: Julian Assange Released After Five Years, Condemns Press Freedom Threats

Julian Assange has been released from British prison after five years but warns of continuing threats to press freedom. At a Glance Julian Assange has...
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Baseball Icon Passes Away, Leaves Behind Controversial Legacy

Baseball legend Pete Rose, known as "Charlie Hustle," dies at 83, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled achievement and controversy. At a Glance Pete Rose,...

Hurricane Aftermath: Eight Arrested for Unexpected Crime in Tennessee

Eight migrant workers have been arrested in Washington County, Tennessee, for looting in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, raising questions and concerns among local...
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Tensions Rise as Israeli Forces Move into Lebanon

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israeli ground forces have entered southern Lebanon, a move that evokes memories of the 2006 war with Hezbollah. At...
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Middle East Turmoil Intensifies After Controversial Airstrike on Key Hezbollah Figure

The recent Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has sparked significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At a Glance Hassan...

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