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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union — 1dThe largest teachers' union in New Jersey is under investigation due to its alleged ties to a super PAC boosting its former president in his failed gubernatorial run.

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Union claims fear of ICE arrests leads to bird flu undercount in Yakima Valley — 2dBird flu is running rampant through Washington State — in part because illegal immigrant dairy farm workers do not want to risk deportation, a prominent union claimed.

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Anthropic Signs Student Data Privacy Deal With Teachers Unions — 4dAn artificial intelligence giant promised teachers unions that it would not mine children's data at school.

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‘Shut It Down’ Effort Accelerates at Harvard as Second Union Joins Strike1 source — 4d

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Priya Raman The second union joining makes clear that pay and conditions need serious attention right now.

Van Hollen Announces Challenge to Schumer — 5dChris Van Hollen says he is considering a challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying there should be no “coronation.” Schumer is facing growing calls for new leadership, including from Democratic senators and a major labor union.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Rubio Warns Marxist Ideas Have Survived Fall of Soviet Union — 1dSecretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to challenge the influence of international institutions and what he describes as lingering Marxist ideology, arguing that global organi… — by Andrew Powell

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Western Union says it ended Intermex deal over state rulesBusiness — 4dWestern Union says it terminated its agreement to acquire Intermex after rejecting conditions imposed by California regulators as unacceptable, citing required changes to its business model and agent relationships. Intermex disputes the termination, says it is ready to close, and is pursuing legal remedies to compel the deal or seek damages.

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Sam Okafor California regulators killed this deal with demands no company should have to swallow.

Caribbean Football Union backs Infantino for 2027 reelectionSports — Nov 6, 2026The Caribbean Football Union has unanimously endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, with its 25 voting member associations citing FIFA funding and development programs that support football in the region. The union also called for greater transparency, good governance and reform, while Infantino faces at least one declared challenger.

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Dana Whitfield With at least one challenger running, it will be interesting to see if the CFU's support actually locks things in early.

Philadelphia Union beat Toronto 4-1, clinch playoff berth — Nov 7, 2026Philadelphia Union beat Toronto FC 4-1 to clinch an automatic MLS Cup playoff berth, with Cavan Sullivan scoring twice and Quinn Sullivan contributing a goal and two assists. Live updates had Philadelphia leading 2-1 at halftime and 3-1 later in the match.

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Alaska Nanooks Rout Pacific Union 121-35Sports — Nov 6, 2026Alaska’s women’s basketball team opened its season with a 121-35 rout of Pacific Union, while the Nanooks men’s hockey team earned a 2-1 road win over Stonehill. Alaska volleyball lost to Western Oregon in five sets, and the swimming team is set to compete against Seattle and Pacific.

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Saudi Arabia urges EU to designate Houthis terroristsPolitics — 2dSaudi Arabia is urging the European Union to designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis as a terrorist organization amid renewed attacks on the kingdom. The EU has so far resisted, citing concerns that designation could shut down communication channels and hinder peace efforts; the move would require unanimous approval, and support among member states remains limited.

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Chris Dalton Saudi Arabia bears much blame for starting this war, and slapping a terrorist label on one side won't fix the underlying regional power struggle.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Chicago’s First Elected School Board Takes ShapePolitics — Nov 3, 2026Chicago school board races across several districts feature contests between incumbents and challengers, with candidates divided over charter schools, school choice, closures, funding and the influence of the teachers union. Some candidates are backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and school staff unions, while others have support from charter-school advocates and anti-union groups; local concerns also include enrollment, overcrowding, academic performance and district debt.

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Wisconsin Court Agrees to Hear Act 10 Challenge — 3dThe Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a union-led challenge to Act 10, the 2011 law restricting collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The decision follows conflicting lower-court rulings and comes as incoming Democratic leaders have voiced support for repealing the law.

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Chris Dalton This hearing comes right as new leaders want to repeal it. The justices should decide based on the original case facts alone.

Tennessee Basketball Players Propose Model CBASports — 4dTennessee men’s basketball players and university leaders developed a nonbinding collective bargaining model that would address compensation, transfers, health and working conditions, academics, and enforceable rules. The proposal envisions direct pay for athletic services and shared accountability, offering a framework for broader discussions about athletes’ role in college sports without forming a union.

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Maya Lindstrom Nonbinding deals rarely stick so they need something enforceable to make a difference.

Iowa City Plans Holiday Market, Repair Cafe, DocumentaryLifestyle — Nov 7, 2026Iowa City is promoting a holiday market, a repair café, and a documentary premiere honoring its Senior Center. Separately, Union Gallery is hosting a pay-what-you-can breakfast gathering with coffee and arts programming.

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Spain Rail Strike Disrupts Services After 115 DeathsWorld — 5dSpanish train drivers struck over demands for stronger rail-safety measures and investment after two fatal crashes killed 115 people this year, disrupting services nationwide. Cancellations hit long-distance trains and commuter networks in Madrid and Barcelona, while the union and authorities disputed whether minimum-service requirements were being met.

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Union Captain Bedoya Plans Retirement After 2026 Season — Nov 2, 2026Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya will retire after the 2026 MLS season, ending a 17-year professional career. Since joining the club in 2016, he helped lead Philadelphia to two Supporters’ Shields and its first MLS Cup final, while earning 66 caps for the U.S. national team.

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Derek Foss His 66 national team caps show real consistency over the years. The team will need to find a new captain who can match that level of play.

School Workers Across Counties See Varied RaisesPolitics — 5dSchool systems and local governments in Florida, Indiana and Pennsylvania approved pay increases for nonunion staff, teachers and human-services supervisors, with several citing budget constraints, recruitment or retention needs. In Victoria, Australia, a union-negotiated agreement provides public-school employees with raises of up to 32.4% over four years, along with improved working conditions.

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City Councils Approve Budgets, Tax ChangesPolitics — 3dCity councils across several communities approved budgets, tax levies or development incentives, with decisions balancing public services and local finances: Sedro-Woolley added police staffing without taking an available property-tax increase, while Des Moines and Fairfield approved levy increases and Rice Lake approved its budget amid a dispute over senior-center funding. Lowell separately approved a tax-increment financing agreement for Draper’s project after the company and labor unions agreed on local and workforce hiring goals.

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Google Revises Spirit Airlines Data Deal to Add Privacy SafeguardsBusiness — 5dGoogle agreed to stronger safeguards for its planned $10 million purchase of Spirit Airlines employee data, including excluding sensitive records, requiring independent review of de-identification to an international standard, and barring attempts to reidentify workers. Unions withdrew their objections after the agreement, clearing a major hurdle as the deal awaits bankruptcy court approval; Google plans to use the data to train AI models.

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France protests draw 600,000 by ministry count as unions claim 1.6 millionWorld — Nov 5, 2026Interior Ministry put France's Nov. 5 cost-of-living protests at about 600,000; CGT claimed 1.6 million. Police reported 448 detained; tear gas used in Lyon and Paris.

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Maya Lindstrom The big gap in crowd estimates makes it hard to know how widespread the anger really is over wages and schools.

Numerica, SELCO Plan $8 Billion MergerBusiness — Oct 28, 2026Numerica Credit Union and Oregon-based SELCO Community Credit Union agreed to a merger of equals that would create an organization with nearly $8 billion in assets, more than 325,000 members and 38 branches across the Pacific Northwest. The combined institution would keep the Numerica name, with Carla Cicero as CEO; the deal, expected to be completed by early 2028, requires regulatory approval and member approval, and the credit unions say they do not plan branch closures.

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Union Leader Says Democrats Could Lose Working-Class Voters Again in 2028 — Nov 5, 2026United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is warning Democrats not to assume their sweeping midterm victories mean working-class voters are permanently back in their corner heading… — by Andrew Powell

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France Plans 1.6% December Minimum-Wage Hike — Nov 7, 2026France will raise its minimum wage by 1.6% to about €1,502 net per month on Dec. 1, bringing forward the increase as it seeks to ease cost-of-living protests. Unions called the raise insufficient and announced further protest action, while the government also proposed measures to encourage wage talks and offset costs for employers.

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