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US Employers Spend Over $1.5 Billion a Year to Fight Union Efforts, Study Finds
“Union avoidance law firms have constructed an industry providing counsel on union busting,” the report says.
Israel Announces Plan to Build Military Complex at UNRWA Site It Bulldozed
The UN compound provided services to Palestinian refugees in occupied East Jerusalem from 1952 through 2024.
Trump Demands Firing of Parliamentarian Over Disagreement on Ballroom Funding
Elizabeth MacDonough has served as Senate parliamentarian since 2012, presiding over Democratic and Republican terms.
Ben Gvir Taunts Flotilla Activists, Highlighting Israel’s Abuse of Detainees
Israel is “employing a criminal policy of abuse and humiliation against activists,” said a human rights center.
As Cities Try to Regulate Data Centers, More States Work to Block Their Efforts
At least 9 states have considered bills to curb local control of data centers and AI over the last 2 years.
Trump-Backed Candidate Unseats Massie in $33 Million Primary House Race
Trump's endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, won the primary race by more than 10 points.
After Months of Failed Votes, Senate Finally Advances Iran War Powers Resolution
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted in favor of the resolution days after losing his primary race to a Trump-endorsed candidate.
Gaza Reconstruction Is Hindered as Israel Restricts Aid and Building Materials
“The children ask me when we will return to a proper home, and I have no answer,” said one displaced resident.
World Cup Players Say FIFA Heat Policies Fall Short Amid Climate Crisis Threat
In addition to heat mitigation, players are demanding that FIFA take proactive steps to address the climate crisis.
Trump Admin Sanctions Flotilla Activists, Baselessly Claims Ties to Hamas
Israel wants to “criminalize solidarity work,” said one of the activists who was sanctioned.