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Ford Motor Co says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure…

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Recent referenda on the minimum wage produced some striking results:

The California proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour in steps by 2026 narrowly failed, 51%-49%. Opponents and backers amassed a combined $1.8 million war chest for the issue — the lowest amount of all the propositions on Californians’ ballots this year, according to The Sacramento Bee. If the measure had passed, it would have made California, along with Hawaii, the highest general minimum wage of any state. Читать дальше...

Working Bikes has positions open for new board members! We are looking for people with experience in skills such grant-writing, strategy development and more. Our Statement of Interest has more information, and details on applying.

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings.

My only memories are the owner of the corner shop who was also a Prison Officer (he was a Sikh Gent) being investigated for beating up one of the alleged bombers. Also lots of people ignoring our next door neighbour because she was Irish (My mom and dad didn't ignore her). My old man said any Irish got a really hard time at work (he worked at Drew's Lane) and the odd beating wasn't uncommon. Also remember 'going up Town' was out of the question. Читать дальше...

I had just started Primary School, but obviously aged 5 I have zero memory of the event. Regardless, an absolutely dreadful event, as was anything involving the IRA.

With Black Friday just over a week away, you can already get this fancy espresso machine on Amazon at a hefty discount.

Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) gave a statement after the House Ethics Committee meeting about the group's decision not to release the report about former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on party lines.

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil decided on Wednesday to elevate their ties to the community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet.

DAMASCUS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from an Israeli missile attack that hit sites in and around the city of Palmyra in central Syria on Wednesday has risen to 49, with over 50 others wounded, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

BRUSSELS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU)'s reported plan to require Chinese companies to transfer technology in exchange for subsidies underscores China's growing technological strength, a Hungarian expert said on Wednesday.

Most earthquakes happen in the cold, brittle ‘continental’ crust less than 15-20km, but in Southland, Williams’ team found the seismically active continental crust extends up to twice the average depth.

The "Horizon" filmmaker will receive the 2025 MPSE Filmmaker Award at the sound editors' annual gala.

WHEN the odds were stacked against them, Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United usually found a way.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a mail carrier Monday morning on the East Side, according to Buffalo police. Police responded to the 400 block of Doat Street around 10:45 a.m. to reports of an alleged assault. A suspect had yelled at, shoved, and struck a USPS mail [...]

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A former employee of Nomura Holdings has been charged by the Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors' Office for a number of crimes, including attempted murder, the financial services giant…

Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado River.

The Houston Astros pitched a change-up. The team announced that Minute Maid Park would be renamed “Daikin Park.” Daikin Comfort Technologies purchased the naming rights for 15 seasons.

"We're doing the most we can," Mayor Valérie Plante said while presenting Montreal’s 2025 budget, but noted homelessness is a shared responsibility with the provincial and federal governments.

The Wallabies have had to make late adjustments to their training plans ahead of Sunday’s Test against Scotland due to icy weather in Edinburgh.

Selena Gomez doesn’t have to lose herself to love Benny Blanco. The Only Murders in the Building star—who began dating the music producer in 2023—recently shared why she has chosen to be so much...