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Unionized Starbucks workers vote to authorize a strike

Starbucks CEO Brian Nicol told FOX Business why the company has strengthened its parental leave benefits. Unionized Starbucks workers voted to authorize a strike. “Breaking News: 98% of SBWU baristas voted to authorize ULP's strike if necessary. Emergency Campaign Thursday at 8:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET days before the call,” Starbucks Workers United said Tuesday […]

Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days

The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle to passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a final vote expected in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for the year. Senators voted 83-12 to move forward with the $895 billion annual defense package, setting a final vote for passage by […]

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, election called for early next year

Germany's parliament on Monday accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz's invitation to withdraw confidence in him and his government, paving the way for early elections on February 23, necessitated by the collapse of the government. As Germany faces a deepening economic crisis, Mr. Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last month after the pro-market Free Democrats left the party […]

Americans Did Not Vote for Trump to ‘See Him Pardon Criminals’ Involved in January 6

Sen.-elect Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday on ABC's “This Week” that Americans need President-elect Donald Trump to “pardon the criminals” involved in the Jan. 6 incident. He claimed he did not vote. Host George Stephanopoulos asked, “What about the question about the Jan. 6 pardon?” Schiff said: “Well, I'm very concerned about that. First of […]

Canal+ listing is ‘vote of confidence’ in UK stock market, says Reeves | Vivendi

Canal Plus, the international pay-TV company and owner of the studio behind the Paddington film series, made its multibillion-pound stock market debut in London on Monday, delivering a much-needed shot in the arm for the capital's stock exchange. will be provided. The flotation, which Chancellor Rachel Reeves described as a “vote of confidence” in Britain's […]

Momentum builds around Social Security reforms ahead of Senate vote

Momentum is building on a bill that would mean increased Social Security benefits for some Americans as Senate leaders prepare for a vote next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York took the first step toward considering the Social Security Fairness Act this week, surprising some senators by announcing plans to bring the […]

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean parliamentarians on Saturday voted to impeach President Yun Seok-yeol over the brief martial law he imposed earlier this month. Parliament passed the motion on Saturday by a vote of 204 to 85. Saturday's vote means that Yun's presidential powers and duties will be suspended after copies of the impeachment documents are delivered to […]