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Pennsylvania’s Struggle to Protect Jobs Amid Federal Interference

Pennsylvania’s steel industry faced significant challenges this year as federal decisions threatened operations at two major companies: Cleveland-Cliffs and U.S. Steel. While Gov. Josh Shapiro joined bipartisan efforts to protect Cleveland-Cliffs’ Butler County plant, his neutrality on the U.S. Steel merger has drawn criticism from state lawmakers and workers.

House Oversight Telework Hearing Targets Biden-Era Policies

The House Oversight Committee will hold its first hearing of the new Congress next Wednesday, focusing on prolonged telework for federal employees under pandemic-era policies.

NYC Congestion Pricing Advocate Attacked in Subway Amid Policy Rollout

Layla Law-Gisiko, a prominent supporter of New York City’s newly implemented congestion pricing policy, became the latest victim of subway violence on Saturday. Law-Gisiko, a Democrat and president of the City Club of New York, was attacked at the 23rd Street and 5th Avenue subway station, an incident that highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the transit system.

Chicago Public Schools Used Workers on ‘Do Not Hire’ List as Sports Officials, Report Shows

At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Mount Everest Kills at Least 126 in Tibet

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck near Mount Everest on Tuesday, leaving at least 126 people dead and 188 injured in Tibet, according to reports from China's state media.

North Korea Launches Missile Test Following Trump’s Re-Election

North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile test since President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election, underscoring continued tensions with the U.S. The launch occurred Monday, following...

U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Sue Biden Admin Over Blocked Acquisition

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have sued the Biden administration for blocking a deal that would have resulted in the Japanese company acquiring the U.S. steelmaker.

Ohio Meat Company Fined Nearly $4 Million For Hiring Illegal Immigrants

Fresh Mark Incorporated, a prominent meat supplier based in Northeast Ohio, has agreed to pay a $3.7 million penalty as part of a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel

Outgoing President Joe Biden announced that he blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese firm Nippon Steel.

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Against New York’s Abortion Rights Law

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday that a lower court judge must reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a pregnancy crisis center and other religious organizations challenging a New York law that prohibits retaliation against employees who receive abortions. The lawsuit, brought by CompassCare, a pregnancy crisis center operator, and other plaintiffs, argues that the law infringes on their First Amendment rights.

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