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U.S. moves to boost air traffic controller workforce
US offers incentives to boost air traffic hiring, retention

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Transportation Department says it is working to fix a significant shortage of air traffic controllers by...

Pentagon backs army's right to repair its own weapons
Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Defense wants to change its contracts so the Army can fix its own weapons instead of always...

Mexico plans to cut work week to 40 hours by 2030
Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico is laying the groundwork to reduce its standard work week from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, Labor and Social...

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. plans overhaul of vaccine testing, report says
Health Secretary will ensure all new vaccines undergo placebo testing

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to change how vaccines are tested, according...

US House votes to block California’s zero-emission truck plan
US House rescinds approval for California heavy-duty truck rules

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a challenge to California's push for cleaner transportation, the U.S. House of Representatives voted this week...

Two measles cases confirmed in Cook County
Illinois health officials confirm two measles cases in Cook County

CHICAGO, Illinois: The Chicago and Cook County health departments say that two people in Cook County have measles. These are the...

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InXizang | 200,000 parcels, zero complaints: courier Laba's dedication in high plateau
InXizang | 200,000 parcels, zero complaints: courier Laba's dedication in high plateau

Laba (C) and his colleagues pose for a group photo at a delivery station in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April...

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-COURIER (CN)
(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-COURIER (CN)

(250504) -- NAGQU, May 4, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Laba prepares to deliver parcels in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April...

Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich steps aside after 29 seasons
Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich steps aside after 29 seasons

Gregg Popovich is stepping down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 seasons, the team announced Friday, six months after...

49ers Opponents Set for the 2025 Season
49ers Opponents Set for the 2025 Season

Lindsey Pallares The San Francisco 49ers 2024 season will come to a close in less than a week's time. The final game of this year's...

Fast Facts: Quinn Ewers
Fast Facts: Quinn Ewers

Travis Wingfield The quarterback room behind Tua Tagovailoa underwent a remodel this offseason, starting with free agent Zach Wilson...

Texans Mascot TORO Nominated for Hall of Fame
Texans Mascot TORO Nominated for Hall of Fame

Our very own Houston Texans mascot, TORO, has been nominated for The Mascot Hall of Fame. He is being recognized for his outstanding...

Movie Review

Movie Review
Songs My Brothers Taught Me [Blu-Ray]