“Our elected leaders have come out strong in support of our efforts to fight for fair compensation and decent working conditions for our members on the streets and at the bargaining table. But the gains that we have won are … Continued
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions … Continued
By MATTHEW DALY (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule … Continued
By COLLEEN BARRY (Associated Press) MILAN (AP) — Amanda Knox faces another trial for slander this week in Italy in a case that could remove the last legal stain against her eight years after Italy’s highest court threw out her … Continued
A Crown Heights building in limbo could inspire more landlords to deregulate through demolition—or more tenants to fight to stay in their homes. Adi Talwar Alema Finnigan, Pamela Hicken and Rosalee Frater stand outside the entrance of 285 Eastern Parkway … Continued
The newly announced Minnesota Orchestra 2024-25 season includes a two-week festival spotlighting Nordic composers and culture, the return of the Composer Institute and a series of events commemorating 50 years at Orchestra Hall. Ticket packages of three or more concerts … Continued