The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has reauthorized strikes against CN and CPKC. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) This story originally appeared on Trains.com LAVAL, Quebec — Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have voted to reauthorize strikes at CPKC and CN, the union announced Saturday. Overall, 89.5% of union members participated in the vote, with 98.6% […]
As Steve Bannon turned himself in to Danbury federal prison in Connecticut on Monday to serve out a four-month stint for refusing to testify to Congress for his role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, demonstrators led by ruckus royalty Anarchy Princess carried signs reading “Bleach blonde bad built butch body” behind Bannon ally […]
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) continued its national party conference on Sunday in the western city of Essen amid mass anti-AfD protests that included occasional violent clashes. On the second day of the meeting, the subject for debate was the party’s foreign policy orientation, for example with regard to the ongoing Russian war against […]
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has continued its national party conference in the western city of Essen amid protests that turned violent at times. On the second day of the meeting, the subject for debate was the party’s foreign policy orientation, for example with regard to the Russian war against Ukraine. A resolution, which […]
Police and protesters have clashed outside the annual conference of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Tens of thousands of people opposed to the AfD gathered in the city of Essen, local media reported, with police drafted in from around the country in a bid to prevent disorder. Local police said two officers were […]
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther had just finished announcing a proposed capital-projects budget for next year that he said was heavily focused on crime-fighting and public safety when he asked if anyone had any questions. “I’ve got one,” said a quiet voice from the lobby outside the room, crowded with press and city officials. In […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo violated state law when she endorsed a candidate challenging District Attorney Kim Ogg during a press conference that used public funds, the Texas Ethics Commission said this week. Hidalgo endorsed Sean Teare, Ogg’s opponent in the Democratic primary in March, at a November press conference held at the Harris County […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at the Day of German Industry 2024 organized by the Federation of German Industries (BDI). The BDI’s two-day future conference with representatives from business, politics, science and society is being held this year under the motto “Cohesion in polarized worlds”. Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised relief for […]
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Tel Aviv on Monday in view of growing concerns about an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia. The Green politician is scheduled to give a speech on Monday evening at the Herzliya Conference organized by the Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) […]
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe would give no information Wednesday about a shooting involving a sheriff’s deputy serving an eviction notice. Rowe called a news conference following Tuesday’s shooting and long standoff in Raleigh but would provide no details about the circumstances that left the tenant injured by gunfire. Rowe would not answer questions about […]
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Four people are accused of stealing a bag containing $250,000 worth of diamonds during a conference in Las Vegas, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Each person in the group faces charges of grand larceny and conspiracy grand larceny, records said. On May 31, a jewelry vendor called police from […]
Jun. 18—JEFFERSON — A local youth employment program was recently highlighted at a national conference in Atlanta, said Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus Superintendent Scott Wludyga. The program known as “youthOPPORTUNITIES!,” serves more than 700 youth, ages 14 to 24. He describes the program as a vital initiative. It is detailed as the Ashtabula […]