From Teddy Roosevelt to Reagan to Trump, presidents have warned of power-hungry public-sector unions
President Donald Trump recently canceled public-employee union contracts for thousands of federal workers. The employees worked in agencies tied to national security, allowing Trump to invoke a national security exemption…
British woman stabbed to death in Cambodia, police say
Police arrest a woman in connection with the death in a park in Cambodian capital. BBC News
Man found dead at Burning Man festival
The man was found “lying in a pool of blood” at the Nevada desert festival on Saturday night, police said. BBC News
Newcastle agree £55m deal for Brentford’s Wissa
Newcastle agree a deal worth £55m for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, a day after he urge the Bees to “keep their word” and let him leave. BBC News
UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
The food and children’s agency workers are the latest UN staff detained by Houthi authorities. BBC News
Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities
The digital ticketing trials will allow passengers to check in and out using a location-identifying app. BBC News
Blue city’s bail policy lets professional bad guys terrorize community with ‘no constraints’: police veteran
Chicago’s former top detective spoke out about no-cash bail policies that wreak havoc on urban policing efforts after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning the practice earlier this…
Trump faces multiple legal setbacks as federal courts question broad presidential powers
After the long holiday weekend, President Donald Trump will begin contending with significant legal disputes unfolding on multiple fronts. From the Federal Reserve to trade policy to deportations of illegal…
Survivor of China’s cultural revolution warns against letting 600,000 Chinese students study at US colleges
A survivor of Mao’s China said she is concerned about President Donald Trump’s proposal to admit 600,000 Chinese students to U.S. colleges and universities. “I’m just really baffled by this…
Enemy vessel that exploded during 1748 battle may have been found in North Carolina river
Archaeologists in North Carolina recently discovered four 18th-century shipwrecks – including the likely remains of a detonated enemy vessel. East Carolina University announced the discovery on July 24. The ships…
Royal Mail returns to profit for first time in three years
The small profit comes as the company looks to turnaround its fortunes under new ownership. BBC News
Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history
Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Isak signs with Liverpool from Newcastle for record British fee: Report
The Premier League champions’ signing of the Swedish international closes the summer’s most drawn-out transfer saga. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Over 800 killed as earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan
An earthquake destroyed numerous villages in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500, a spokesperson for the Taliban government said Monday. CBC | World…
Celebrate American workers — not union bosses — on Labor Day
As we say goodbye to the summer season by celebrating Labor Day, most Americans are eager to recognize the ingenuity and determination of rank-and-file workers. But not union bosses, who…
Labor Day celebration: How President Trump is creating a brighter future for American workers
For the last 250 years, our blue-collar men and women have laid the foundations of our country. They’ve paved roads, built bridges and raised the skyscrapers that shape our landscape.…
Labor Day battle cry: Billionaires didn’t build this country – workers did, and they’ll take it back
For more than 140 years, Labor Day has been a time to honor the contributions, achievements and sacrifices of workers in America. But this year, in the wake of growing…
Putin says he reached ‘understandings’ with Trump over end of Ukraine war
The Russian president also defended his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West. BBC News
The names of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
These are the names of 274 Palestinian journalists in Gaza killed by Israel since October 7, 2023. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera