The recent overwhelming vote by Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to join the United Auto Workers marks a significant milestone for the union. The union organizing efforts were successful with 73% of the vote in favor of the UAW out of roughly 84% of eligible workers who cast their votes. This victory is particularly significant
The recent completion of the fourth “halving” event in the Bitcoin network has sparked a wave of speculation and volatility in the cryptocurrency market. With rewards for miners reduced to 3.125 bitcoins from 6.25, investors are closely watching the price of bitcoin, which currently stands at around $64,100. While the mechanics of the halving itself
Irena Stoynova, a former model, learned the hard way about the dangers of eschewing traditional medical advice in favor of alternative therapies. Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June 2021, Stoynova made the decision to forego chemotherapy and instead turned to the internet for alternative treatments. Her journey led her down a dangerous path of juice
The third annual Sands International Film Festival, curated by Ania Trzebiatowska, has kicked off in the charming town of St Andrews, Scotland. Trzebiatowska, who is also a full-time programmer at Sundance, has put together a diverse lineup of fiction and non-fiction titles for the festival. This year’s event promises to be a unique blend of
Coban Porter, the younger brother of NBA star Michael Porter Jr., was recently sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal drunken driving accident that occurred in Colorado. The incident took place in January of last year in Denver, resulting in the death of Kathy Limon Rothman and serious injuries to her passenger. Porter
Lululemon recently announced its decision to shut down its Washington distribution center and lay off 128 employees. This move comes after the opening of a new warehouse near Los Angeles. The company explains that as part of its growth strategy, it regularly evaluates its distribution network to align with the future vision of the business.
In recent news, ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies has come under fire for his alleged misuse of party funds. A whistleblower raised concerns that the misuse may have constituted fraud, but was informed by the Conservative Party that there was no duty to report it. This raises questions about the party’s responsibility when it comes to
Recently, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) made the decision to limit access to its embargoed journal articles for certain publications. Dawn Peters, the director of strategic communications & media relations at NEJM Group, stated in an email to MedPage Today that news outlets catering to physician readers will no longer meet the criteria
Impacts of international conflicts and tensions on global oil prices have always been significant. The recent strike by Israel on Iran has once again demonstrated this. On Friday, oil prices skyrocketed by more than 3% following Israel’s military action against Iran. This has raised concerns about the escalation of conflict in the already volatile Middle
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has once again escalated, with both nations engaging in attacks and threats against each other. This latest episode saw Israel launching a “limited military strike” on Iran, further exacerbating the tension in the region. The conflict had its origins in the bloody Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has