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federal labor relations authority

Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

December 18, 2025

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

education

Studying Abroad: A Journey of Languages and Adventures

December 18, 2025

In 2021, a student from Scotland embarked on a life-changing journey. She moved to Germany at the age of 19 to work as an English language assistant. This opportunity was made possible by the Erasmus scheme, which provided partial funding. However, this was one of the last groups to benefit from Era

business

BP Gets a New Leader: What's Next for the Oil Giant?

December 18, 2025

BP is shaking things up with a new boss. Meg O'Neill, who's been running Woodside Energy in Australia, is stepping into the big chair. This makes her the first woman to lead a major oil company worldwide. The change comes fast. Murray Auchincloss, the current CEO, is leaving after less than two yea

politics

Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

December 18, 2025

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

sports

Tyreek Hill's Peace Sign and Tua's Future

December 18, 2025

Tyreek Hill, the speedy wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, recently shared a GIF on social media. The clip shows a man flashing the peace sign and then vanishing. This GIF is a nod to Hill's signature celebration, where he often flashes the peace sign to defenders during games. It's unclear if Hi

crime

Football Coach's Troubled Relationship Unveiled

December 18, 2025

A former Michigan football coach, Sherrone Moore, is in hot water after a series of disturbing events. Police reports reveal that Moore had a rocky relationship with a female football staffer. The staffer's lawyer claims that Moore had a history of domestic violence against her. On December 10th, M

sports

Michigan's Football Program: A Deep Dive into Misconduct

December 18, 2025

Michigan University is serious about finding out what's been going on in its football program and athletic department. They want to be sure they don't miss anything important. The interim president, Domenico Grasso, said this week has been tough for everyone involved. The trouble started when footb

business

Trouble in the Subprime Auto Loan World: Executives Face Fraud Charges

December 18, 2025

The subprime auto loan industry is under scrutiny after a major player, Tricolor Auto, went bust in September. The company's downfall raised eyebrows on Wall Street, sparking worries about the health of the industry as a whole. Fast forward to December, and federal prosecutors in New York have made

health

Does Going to Church Help When You're Treated Badly?

December 18, 2025

A recent study looked at how going to church affects people's well-being, especially when they face discrimination. The idea was that religion might help protect people from the negative effects of being treated unfairly. The study used data from a big survey of Canadians in 2020. The findings were

business

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

December 18, 2025

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans