Boeing workers who are on strike have turned down a new offer from the company, which included a 35% pay increase over four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union stated that 64% of its striking members voted against the proposed deal. Over 30,000 of Boeing’s employees have joined the strike, … Read more
Andrew Western relaunched the annual competition on a trip to Barton Clough Primary School on Audley Avenue on Friday. Mr Western is running the contest for the second time since he became the MP for Stretford and Urmston in a by-election around two years ago. His predecessor Kate Green, now the Deputy Mayor of Greater … Read more
Popular activities for the fall include apple and pumpkin picking, as well as conquering a challenging corn maze with friends and family. Many places in the U.S. take pride in their corn mazes, offering intricate designs and multi-level challenges suitable for all ages. Below, you can find a list of popular corn mazes in the … Read more
Germany has pledged an additional €60 million ($64.7 million) in humanitarian aid to Lebanon, with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warning that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could result in the “complete destabilization” of the country. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the support on Wednesday during a phone call with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib … Read more
A twelfth monkey has died at a Hong Kong zoo, with tests currently being conducted to determine if it succumbed to the same bacterial infection that killed 11 other monkeys in the past 10 days. The De Brazza’s monkey had been in isolation since 13 October when the first eight deaths were reported. Autopsies revealed … Read more
The authority and local housing association L&Q will be delivering devices to pupils throughout this month as part of a Greater Manchester-wide ‘Digitober’ campaign, and to celebrate the national Get Online Week. Trafford’s digital inclusion team, along with representatives from L&Q, will be gifting laptops to 100 high school children, supporting those families who do … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he thinks Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has done a “pretty good job” transitioning out of her House leadership role and suggested he would try to follow a similar path when he steps down after the election, a local news outlet reported. “I think Pelosi has done a … Read more
The new railway terminal in Dar es Salaam, shaped and colored like the country’s rare gemstone, tanzanite, symbolizes Tanzania’s ambitious transport goals. The glass panels reflect the prismatic bluish-purple gem, shining in the sunlight. The electric trains, a first for the region, transport passengers from the commercial hub to the capital, Dodoma, in under four … Read more
USGS In a warming Arctic, polar bears are spending more time on land As the Arctic warms, polar bears face an increasing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria, and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago, research has shown. A study examining blood samples from bears in the Chukchi Sea – … Read more
The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been searching the reservoir since Sunday after Simon Daniels, from Winsford, Cheshire, and a woman, fell off their inflatable paddleboard at around 2.30pm and entered the water. A large search operation was launched by emergency services, including coastguard and mountain rescue teams, to find the 29-year-old, who went missing after … Read more