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Volkswagen Workers Give Management Final Ultimatum Before Striking

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The strikes are already more widespread than the last round of major industrial action at VW in 2018, when more than 50,000 workers went on so-called warning strikes over pay at six sites. “Today, the workforce is taking a stand in the form of a nationwide warning strike,” union IG Metall chief negotiator Thorsten Groeger said.

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Trump is about to notch his biggest legislative win — but it could come at a cost

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Bush (whose reconciliation bill contradicted his campaign promise not to raise taxes), for Bill Clinton in 1994 (deficit reductions and tax reform), for Barack Obama in 2010 (after the passage of the Affordable Care Act), for Trump in 2018 (tax cuts), and for Biden in 2022 (the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act).

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What won’t Trump blame on California?

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But his administration just gave the industry perhaps its biggest gift yet — in the form of a lawsuit against California. . | Scott Olson/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s second term has been very good to large meat companies, which raise and slaughter some 10 billion animals each year.

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For years, women complained that this medical procedure was painful. Doctors are finally listening.

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A history of pain in gynecology Intrauterine devices are a form of long-acting birth control that have grown in popularity over the last 30 years, especially among those between the ages of 25 and 34. What form of anesthetic will your provider use during the procedure? Develop a plan. What medications will you take pre-appointment?

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The modern taboo that Americans just can’t seem to break

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Furthermore, a 2018 survey conducted by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement found that while 92 percent of Americans agreed that discussing their end-of-life preferences was important, only 32 percent actually followed through. Instead, it’s the emotional consequences that are far more difficult to grapple with.

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Trump’s relationship with Epstein is indisputably scandalous

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Thus, by affirming the notion that incriminating “Epstein Files” exist, Democrats risk perpetuating the idea that both parties are toxically corrupt — a form of cynicism that Trump has long exploited to excuse his shameless graft and malfeasance. All else equal, the Epstein scandal is a helpful development for Democrats.

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Krispy Kreme’s Refocus on Doughnuts Teaches: When It Comes to Building Your Business, Be the Steak Knife

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a publicly traded company , announced the sale of a majority ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies , representing a $350 million total enterprise value—double what it was when Krispy Kreme bought it in 2018. Insomnia Cookies’ growth has boomed since 2018. A business transaction worth examining On July 22, 2024, Krispy Kreme, Inc.,

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