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L.A. declares state of emergency amid Palisades wildfire The city of Los Angeles has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the wildfire that has been burning in the Palisades area. The fire, which has so far consumed thousands of acres of land, prompted officials to take immediate action to protect residents and properties in the affected areas. …

Vowing to Stop Machines from Taking Their Jobs WASHINGTON — (AP) — Vowing to stop machines from taking their jobs, 45,000 U.S. longshoremen are threatening to go on a strike that would shut down ports on the East and Gulf coasts and could damage the American economy just as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Negotiations and Potential …

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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 …

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, …

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 …

Hilary reaches major hurricane intensity on path to Southern California Hurricane Hilary has rapidly intensified and is now classified as a major hurricane, with sustained winds reaching up to 120 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts that Hilary will continue to strengthen as it moves towards the coast of Southern California. The NHC has issued a hurricane warning for …

Coinbase to Suspend Trading of Tether, DAI, and RAI Stablecoins for Canadian Users Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it will suspend trading of Tether (USDT), DAI, and RAI stablecoins for Canadian users starting from August 31. This decision comes after Coinbase conducted a review of the assets on its exchange to ensure they meet its listing standards. In an …

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Marcus Stroman Sidelined with Rib Cartilage Fracture CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have received unfortunate news regarding right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman. Stroman has been diagnosed with a right rib cartilage fracture, adding to the team’s growing list of injured players. There is currently no timetable for Stroman’s return to the field. This latest injury comes after …

The family of Salah Soltan, a prominent political prisoner and US permanent resident in Egypt, has criticized the Biden administration for abandoning him after he informed his family that he is facing death while in detention. Soltan wrote a letter, dated June 16, 2023, stating that he felt helpless and denied medical assistance when he collapsed earlier this year. The …