The package carrier reached a tentative deal with Teamsters leaders representing 340,000 employees to address long-standing heat-related concerns in contract talks now underway.
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Most Republicans in Biden-won districts don't want to talk about Trump indictment
Just one of the 18 Republicans in districts that Biden won has criticized Trump. The rest are silent, attempting to change the topic or casting him as a victim.
A powerful U.S. political family is linked to copper mining in the Colombian rainforest
N.H. Gov. Sununu’s father and brother sit on the boards of a company proposing a copper mine next to a forest reserve in Colombia and its largest shareholder.
Prosecutor asks Missouri governor not to pardon ex-Kansas City officer convicted in killing
A Missouri prosecutor asked the state’s governor not to pardon a former Kansas City police detective sentenced in a man’s killing, saying in a letter such a move would “subvert the rule of law” and sow distrust.
Businessman gets life sentence in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
A federal judge in Miami sentenced a Haitian-Chilean businessman this month to life in prison for his role in helping Colombian mercenaries get weapons to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.
Kayaker dies in Washington’s Olympic National Park
A man died after his kayak began taking on water in Washington state’s Olympic National Park, park officials said Tuesday.
Illinois man charged after shooting himself during a dream, police say
An Illinois man who police say shot himself in the leg while he was dreaming about burglars has been charged with firearms offenses, officials said Tuesday.
Instant Pot and Pyrex parent company files for bankruptcy, but vows to continue sales
The parent company of Instant Pot and Pyrex has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing “global macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges” that have affected its business.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% in 2024, new estimate finds
New government data shows the annual rate of inflation dipped to the lowest level in about two years as of May.
Starbucks denies union's accusation of banning Pride decorations
Starbucks’ workers union accused the company of banning decorations for LGBTQ Pride month. The company says that’s not the case.