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Amazon delivery drivers stage first-ever WALKOUT as part of strike

June 16, 2023 -

According to reports, the 84 employees currently on strike have held picket lines before. The drivers who work for the Palmdale, California-based Amazon delivery service partner (DSP) Battle-Tested Strategies LLC unionized with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in late April. They have negotiated and ratified a contract with Battle-Tested Strategies, which voluntarily recognized their union.

The drivers, joined by delivery dispatchers, walked out of their delivery ...

U.S. forces strike Hezbollah facilities in Iraq

January 26, 2024 -

Kataib Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization since 2009 according to the U.S. State Department, is led by its key leader, Ahmad al-Hamidawi, who was recognized as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" in February 2020.

The airstrikes focused on critical locations, including Kataib Hezbollah's headquarters, storage areas and training facilities, all geared toward rocket, missile and one-way attack UAV capabilities.

Following the U.S. airstrikes, reports ...

WAR FREAKS: Israeli warplanes strike villages in southern Lebanon

16 days ago -

Hezbollah has helped Hamas in the past, including in the 2014 Gaza War. Currently, Hezbollah has reiterated its commitment to attacking Israeli sites until the war on Gaza ends. (Related: Israel airstrike kills Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon.)

"In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in support of their valiant and honorable resistance, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, a gathering ...

Israeli drone strike assassinates Hamas deputy leader in Beirut

January 05, 2024 -

The incident occurred in Beirut's southern suburbs on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2. Southern Beirut is known to be an area under the influence, if not the direct control, of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

The strike, which Hezbollah attributed to Israel, targeted a Hamas office during a meeting with the Lebanese Sunni Islamist political party the Islamic Group. The strike resulted in the deaths of three Lebanese and four Palestinian individuals, including al-Arouri....

Doctors strike in Israel as judiciary overhaul protests continue

July 28, 2023 -

The strike was held by the Israeli Medical Association, which represents roughly 95 percent of the country's doctors. They announced they would be holding a 24-hour protest, drawing criticism by some for placing politics over patient care. However, they specified that exceptions would be made for medical care in Jerusalem as well as emergency care throughout the country.

The move came following a brief strike last week that was held in warning. A large majority of interns ...

UAW launches strike at Ford’s “highly profitable” Kentucky Truck Plant

October 22, 2023 -

The strike took effect at 6:30 p.m. (ET) on Oct. 11 at the truck plant that produces Ford Super Duty pickups. It also produces the automaker's Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The facility, which is Ford's largest in terms of employment and revenue, employs 8,700 UAW members.

The strike at the plant marks a major escalation in the UAW's targeted strikes. Additionally, it indicates a shift in strategy in the union's expanded strikes. For previous work strikes, ...

British merchant ship abandoned in Red Sea following Houthi missile strike

February 21, 2024 -

This is according to a statement made by a Houthi spokesperson on Monday, Feb. 19. This follows the Houthi's claim to have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over a Yemeni port in the Red Sea – a claim the United States has not confirmed.

"The British merchant ship Rubymar sustained catastrophic damage and its crew has abandoned the vessel," the spokesman for the Yemeni military said.

The Houthis, who have been in a civil war with the internationally recognized ...

U.S. strike in Baghdad kills commander linked to deadly Jordan attack

February 13, 2024 -

According to a statement from U.S. Central Command, a commander associated with the Kata'ib Hezbollah terror group, directly involved in planning and executing attacks on U.S. forces in the region, was killed in the strike. (Related: U.S. forces strike Hezbollah facilities in Iraq.)

This move follows the administration of President Joe Biden's recent retaliation against Iran-backed militant groups in Iraq and Syria. Last week, a series of air campaigns saw long-distance ...

Ukraine’s experimental DRONE BOATS strike two Russian Navy ships in Crimea

October 15, 2023 - first strike on Wednesday, Russian minesweepers and divers scoured the waters in Sevastopol Bay but were unable to discover significant remnants of the Ukrainian drones.

The source added that a Russian submarine called the "Alrosa" was "lucky" and managed to escape.

"The carrier of cruise missiles Buyan could not repeat the feat of Alrosa, therefore it was struck today during the Sevastopol raid by the experimental weapons the 'Sea Babies,'" said the source....

Ben Armstrong: Russia ready to NUKE America in a preemptive strike

June 07, 2023 -

"Russia says it will nuke America in a preemptive strike. America seems to be poking, poking and poking," Armstrong said during the May 30 episode of "The Ben Armstrong Show." (Related: Russia appears ready to strike the US with nuclear weapons.)

Armstrong cited recent remarks made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. "There are some irreversible rules of war. If it comes to [deliveries of] nuclear weapons [to Ukraine], a preemptive strike will have to be carried ...

Prepper first aid: 10 Must-haves for your natural medicine first aid kit

August 24, 2023 -

But before things go south, you can learn about natural remedies for common aches and pains. Keeping a fully stocked natural medicine kit at home ensures that you can handle situations demanding medical attention.

Knowing how to use a natural medicine kit can also help you get closer to a healthier and toxin-free lifestyle. Incorporating natural remedies like essential oils and herbs can help you minimize your exposure to artificial chemicals and additives often found ...

Baltimore bridge collapse due to ship strike will have sweeping economic repercussions

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The incident, which took place at around 1:30 AM, caused several sections of the Francis Scott Key bridge to fall into the Patapsco River. Multiple vehicles were crossing the bridge at the time and fell 55 meters into the water.

A crew of eight construction workers was repairing potholes on the bridge at the time, and six of them are believed to be among those missing; two workers were pulled from the water and one is currently in critical condition.

Authorities are ...

Report: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized strike against Houthis from hospital bed

January 17, 2024 -

POLITICO first broke the news of this development, citing information from "two senior administration officials." Even though Austin was treated for complications from a previous prostatectomy, he was reportedly involved in strategic discussions and closely monitored the operation from his hospital bed.

The strike conducted by American and British forces on Jan. 11 targeted the Houthi rebels in northern Yemen in response to the Tehran-backed militants' harassment of ...

Hollywood actors, writers go on strike to protect their jobs from AI

August 01, 2023 -

Many Hollywood actors are now on strike to protest studios taking their likeness and using AI to produce more content, all without paying them a dollar.

Some entertainment firms like Disney have refused to discuss in detail the nature of their investments in AI, but the job postings and financial disclosures reviewed by The Intercept revealed how some of these companies embrace the technology.

The Hollywood actors have gone on strike for the first time since 1960 ...

Oil price hike incoming: Drones STRIKE two major oil refineries in Russia

June 02, 2023 -

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, it is believed that the attacks are part of the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The incident may also have implications for global oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the region.Russia's enemies are using drones to attack its oil refineries

According to Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, the first drone targeted the Afipsky refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, which lies 50 miles east of the Black Sea ...

Israel vows to retaliate against Iran with new devastating strike (World War 3)

5 days ago -

(Article by Noah republished from WLTReport.com)

Over the weekend on Saturday we suddenly watched as Iran launched a massive strike of Drones and Missiles on Israel.

Iran has attacked Israel before via its proxies like Hezbollah, but Iran as a country has never directly attacked Israel until now.

So say this is historic (in a bad way) and a game-changer would be an understatement.

And while I would love to see peace prevail on ALL sides, it would be extremely ...

Dual strike of writers and actors caused a 17% DROP in Hollywood workforce

December 13, 2023 -

This is according to a study conducted by the Otis College of Art and Design in collaboration with market research firm Westwood Economics and Planning Associates, which also found that a variety of other factors contributed to the contraction in the entertainment industry's workforce.

According to the study, before the strikes began in May, approximately 142,652 workers were employed in Hollywood. By October, right after the WGA strike ended, that number had dropped ...

3,700 Detroit casino workers launch strike for better pay and improved working conditions

October 26, 2023 -

The Detroit Casino Council (DCC) consists of five unions. These five unions are working at three major casinos in the city – MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.

According to the DCC, casino workers are demanding higher wages to keep up with the rising cost of living; a reduced overall workload without a decrease in pay; and better healthcare and retirement benefits.

As inflation continues to increase, these workers want to regain ...

Largest healthcare strike in U.S. history begins, as healthcare system continues to deteriorate

October 05, 2023 -

Kaiser employees want $25 minimum wage and 7% annual pay increases to keep up with inflation

In 2019, Kaiser negotiated a contract with the union. That contract expired on September 30, 2023. Kaiser proposed a wage increase from 2 to 4 percent, but the union found that offer to be an “offensive raise proposal” that does not adjust for the current inflation rates. The union claims that Kaiser engages in “unfair labor practices” and warns that the workers are prepared to engage ...