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UAW worker: ‘These jobs were gold standard’
By Anna Helhoski | NerdWallet United Auto Workers is officially on strike. Negotiations failed this week between the union and the Big Three auto companies — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (a multinational conglomerate that includes Chrysler). The current strikes are targeted in three locations: Ford: Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Stellantis: Toledo Assembly…
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Same-sex couple counter neighbor’s intolerance with uplifting sentiments
“You can’t combat hate with hate. Or hate with anger. You become that when you do that and they win,” Tracy Mayne said in response to what he calls antisemitic, racist and homophobic messages displayed on his neighbor’s front lawn.
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Monday is National Cheeseburger Day: Here are the deals to relish
Many burger chains are offering deals for National Cheeseburger Day, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King and more.
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Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection, citing health concerns
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced she will finish out her term in Congress but will not seek reelection, citing health concerns.
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5 prisoners sought by the US in a swap with Iran have been freed and arrived in Qatar
Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran flew out of Tehran on Monday, officials said, part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets unfrozen.
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WWI-era plane crashes at Massachusetts museum’s airfield
A spokesperson for the museum says the plane lost power and while the aircraft made the runway, its landing gear collapsed and the plane flipped over.
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Kurtenbach: The 49ers had their first look at this season’s toughest opponent (and no, it wasn’t the Rams)
On Sunday, the 49ers finally reckoned with a force that could stop them from winning the Super Bowl this season. And no, it wasn’t their Week 2 opponent, the Rams. It was injuries. After escaping from Week 1 with enviable health, the harsh reality of the NFL showed up in Week 2. The 49ers’ top-line…
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TasteFood: Butternut squash and kale star in this yummy harvest soup
A nourishing soup is a welcome and restorative timeout during a busy week. This warming soup brims with harvest vegetables and grains mingling in a tomato-based broth fortified with cheese. Butternut squash and leafy kale contribute a healthy dose of vitamins and antioxidants to the pot; their sweet earthiness balances the tomato’s acidity. Farro, a…
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Former NFL player is missing after his mother’s death ruled a homicide
Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother’s body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, police said.
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Iran-US prisoner swap appears in motion as nearly $6B in once-frozen Iranian assets reaches Qatar
Despite the deal, tensions are almost certain to remain high between the U.S. and Iran, which are locked in various disputes, including over Tehran’s nuclear program.
