Washington Steel Merger Challenge WASHINGTON – Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Biden administration decision to block Nippon’s proposed US$15 billion acquisition of the Pittsburgh company and said that the head of the Steelworkers union and a rival steelmaker worked together to scuttle the buyout. Biden said Friday that U.S. companies producing a …

Austrian President Van der Bellen invites FPÖ to form new ruling coalition Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government in Austria since World War Two. FPÖ leader Kickl willing to find solutions in government negotiations FPÖ …

Congress Set to Certify Trump’s Win Congress is scheduled to meet on Monday to certify the Electoral College results from the 2020 presidential election, which will solidify Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump. What to Expect During the certification process, Vice President Mike Pence will preside over the joint session of Congress and announce the final vote count. This is …

China’s Services Activity Shows Growth in December BEIJING – China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in seven months in December, driven by a surge in domestic demand. However, orders from abroad declined, reflecting growing trade risks to the economy, a private sector survey showed on Monday. China services activity hits 7-month high but US trade fears dent optimism, …

Austrian Perchten Parade A person wearing a costume and a mask participates in the traditional Perchten parade in Windischgarsten, Austria, January 5, 2025. Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia Rallying – Dakar Rally – Stage 2 – Bisha to Bisha – Saudi Arabia – January 5, 2025 General view of competitors in action during stage 2 Car Demolition Derby in Malta …

GOP Members Skip Turn to Vote for Speaker At least six Republican members so far have skipped their turn to vote, putting the chamber into suspense about whether Mike Johnson can secure the votes for speaker on the first ballot. Uncommitted Members Remain Silent Those members — GOP Reps. Andy Biggs, Andrew Clyde, Michael Cloud, Paul Gosar, Andy Harris and …

President Will Sign H.R. 82 Into Law on January 6, 2025 According to a recent announcement by the Texas Retired Teachers Association, President will sign H.R. 82 into law on January 6, 2025. This development comes after months of negotiations and discussions in Congress. It is expected that this new law will have a significant impact on retired teachers in …

The cartoon commissioned by the author is by Yaakov Kirschen, known as “Dry Bones,” a prominent political and social commentator in Israel whose cartoons have been featured in various media outlets for decades. Saudi Arabia’s state-owned international news channel, Al Arabiya, has denied access to the author for writing positively about the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution (HKOPS) published in …

rewrite the main part of MOBILE, Ala. — (WKRG) After a successful re-opening on July 15th, the Mobile International Speedway held its second racing event of the summer on Saturday. Once again, multiple divisions hit the track in an event-filled night. Several divisions also saw purse increases, thanks to additional sponsors. Maddox Langham competed in three of the five events …

rewrite the main part of NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Envirothon high school team out of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, has placed in the top five at the international competition. Earlier this month, the team prepared to travel to New Brunswick, Canada, for the NFC Envirothon Competition. Who has the best pizza in New Mexico? Once there, students competed in environmental …