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3 reasons the UAW is having success in organizing Southern workers – with two Mercedes plants in Alabama the next face-off

3 reasons the UAW is having success in organizing Southern workers – with two Mercedes plants in Alabama the next face-off

Workers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will soon vote for the first time on whether they want to join a union. Until recently, it would have been safe to presume that a majority…

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Martin Moloney appointed Deputy Secretary General of the Financial Stability Board

Martin Moloney appointed Deputy Secretary General of the Financial Stability Board

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today announced the appointment of Martin Moloney as its new Deputy Secertary General, effective 1 September 2024. Martin Moloney will succeed Rupert Thorne, who will be retiring after almost 20…

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what stops meteors hitting Earth and hurting people?

what stops meteors hitting Earth and hurting people?

How does Earth stop meteors from hitting Earth and hurting people? –Asher, 6 years 11 months, New South Wales Alright, let’s embark on a meteor adventure! Meteors can sound scary but I promise you they…

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Oil steadies as weak physical markets balance Middle East tensions By Reuters

Oil steadies as weak physical markets balance Middle East tensions By Reuters

By Alex Lawler and Deep Kaushik Vakil LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Tuesday as weakness in the physical market and concerns about sticky U.S. inflation countered fears of escalation in the Middle East as…

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Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

Paid caregivers foster independence and improve quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities, many of whom need help getting dressed, preparing meals, showering and dealing with other activities of daily living. There…

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Oil prices rise as Rafah strike complicates Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks By Investing.com

Oil prices rise as Rafah strike complicates Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Tuesday amid growing doubts that talks between Israel and Hamas will yield a ceasefire, especially after an Israeli strike on the city of Rafah in Southern Gaza. …

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Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability

Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability

Today, the atmosphere of our neighbor planet Venus is as hot as a pizza oven and drier than the driest desert on Earth – but it wasn’t always that way. Billions of years ago, Venus…

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Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities

Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities

If you live in one of the most economically deprived neighborhoods in your city, you might think the government is directing a smaller share of public funds to your community. And you would typically be…

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Oil prices rise as Israel-Hamas ceasefire hopes dim, Saudi Arabia raises prices By Investing.com

Oil prices rise as Israel-Hamas ceasefire hopes dim, Saudi Arabia raises prices By Investing.com

Investing.com — Oil prices rose on Monday after Saudi Arabia increased its official selling price for crude in June for most regions and media reports said that the latest round of ceasefire talks between Israeli…

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Supermarket Iceland is producing a manifesto on behalf of customers – but should retailers meddle in politics?

Supermarket Iceland is producing a manifesto on behalf of customers – but should retailers meddle in politics?

The food retailer Iceland has pledged it will give its customers a voice during the UK’s upcoming election. If that sounds like a good idea, then it could be that our democracy is in trouble.…

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