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Boeing's Big Job Cut: Who's to Blame?

October 13, 2024

Boeing made a big move recently, letting go of around 10% of its workers. That's about 17,000 people finding themselves without a job. The company pointed the finger at its machinists, who are currently on strike. CEO Kelly Ortberg explained in a memo that these cuts are necessary to keep the compan

crime

The Regev Siblings: A Story of Resilience and Faith

October 7, 2024

The story of Maya, Itay, and Omer, the Israeli siblings who were held captive in Gaza, is a testament to human resilience. Despite the harrowing conditions — including severe injuries, lack of proper medical care, and minimal food supplies — the siblings managed to maintain their spirits through the

education

School Scores Flat, Teachers Debate Test Role

October 7, 2024

In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The

celebrities

Dwyane Wade's Sporty Weekend with Family and Friends

October 7, 2024

Dwyane Wade had a fun-filled weekend, packed with sports games. He wasn’t alone; he was joined by his wife Gabrielle Union and some friends. They watched the Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5 in the NLDS opening game. The next day, they were at SoFi Stadium to see the Rams take on the Packers. Wade sporte

finance

Circle Scores French License for Euro Stablecoin

October 7, 2024

Cryptocurrency firm Circle made a big move on Monday. It got registered as an electronic money institution, or EMI, in France. This new license allows Circle to issue its stablecoins in compliance with the European Union's strict crypto rules. These rules are part of something called MiCA, which sta

education

CPS Pauses School Closures: Union Wants More

October 7, 2024

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has decided to put a hold on school closings and sharing buildings until the end of the 2026-27 school year. They hope this will give students some stability. However, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) isn't so sure about CPS's plans. The union has a list of schools that

politics

The Big Port Strike: What's Really Going On?

October 5, 2024

A recent port strike in the US has raised lots of questions about a powerful union called the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its leader, Harold Daggett. One big issue is that they got a huge pay raise – 62% over six years! This has people wondering how the union is managing its m

business

The Fight for Fair Wages: A Union Leader's Story

October 5, 2024

Meet Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union leader who is shaking things up in the longshoremen community. He's been around the block and knows what it takes to make change happen. People might not realize it now, but without longshoremen, a lot of stuff would come to a halt. Cars wouldn't get delivere

politics

The Port Strike: A Test of Balance Between Economy and Labor Rights

October 4, 2024

The sudden halt of operations at major ports along the Atlantic coast has thrown the Biden administration into a delicate balancing act. Thousands of longshore workers, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association, have walked out in protest over wages and job protections. The dispute

politics

The Great Container Standoff

October 3, 2024

The world's economy is holding its breath as a strike by nearly 50,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens to disrupt global trade. At the helm of this labor dispute is Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union boss with a reputation for being tough but fair. Daggett has been leading the I