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Lawsuit accuses Southwest Airlines of flouting union bargaining duties during pandemic
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) - A union representing Southwest Airlines Co pilots has filed a lawsuit challenging forced time off and other changes to working conditions imposed by the airline during t...
Aug 31, 2021
Pennsylvania governor issues mask mandate for schools, child care facilities
(Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on Tuesday issued a mask mandate for all K-12 school and child care facilities to protect against the spread of COVID-19, three weeks after the Democrat said...
Aug 31, 2021
U.S. regulator rejects Canadian National’s voting trust to buy Kansas City Southern
(Reuters) - The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Tuesday rejected a voting trust proposed by Canadian National Railway Co for its $29 billion deal to buy U.S. railroad operator Kansas City S...
Aug 31, 2021
U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan brings Biden new tests at home
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will herald the end of America's involvement in Afghanistan on Tuesday, but the chaotic and deadly nature of the U.S. withdra...
Aug 31, 2021
Former R. Kelly assistant speaks of ‘the look in his eyes’ at singer’s sex abuse trial
By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK (Reuters) - A onetime assistant for R. Kelly testified at his racketeering trial in Brooklyn that the R&B singer was a confrontational boss who insisted she steer clear of t...
Aug 31, 2021
Federal grant helps Illinois expand mental health services for farmers
DECATUR, Ill. – A pilot program that started in Central Illinois is now being expanded to the rest of the state, and it’s one aimed at helping farmers. The Illinois Department of Agricultu...
Aug 31, 2021
Google delays office return until January as COVID-19 worries linger
(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc-owned Google is extending its voluntary return-to-office policy through January next year, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday, citing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemi...
Aug 31, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard says assessment on downed transmission tower from Ida yet to be made
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard said on Tuesday an assessment on how to handle a transmission tower near Avondale, Louisiana, has yet to be made, after Hurricane Ida downed the structure. Id...
Aug 31, 2021
U.N. Latin America arm revises region’s 2021 economic growth upwards to 5.9%
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has adjusted upwards its economic growth forecast for the region this year to 5.9%, as expect...
Aug 31, 2021
Biden administration takes steps to resume onshore drilling auctions
(Reuters) -The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled more than 16,500 acres (6,700 hectares) it may auction to oil and gas drillers early next year as it seeks to comply with a U.S. federal court o...
Aug 31, 2021
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