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More than 30,000 Boeing workers will go on strike starting Friday after turning down a tentative contract proposal hammered out by the company and union negotiators. Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted 94.6% to reject the agreement, while 96% voted in favor of a strike.

Boeing is facing a fresh crisis as 30,000 workers prepare to walk out after unanimously rejecting a 25 per cent pay rise.  The strike at Boeing's West Coast factory will halt production of the planemaker's strongest-selling jet as it wrestles with chronic output delays and mounting debt. It comes after a series of shocking incidents involving the company's planes which have caused widespread uncertainty among the general public.

We often hear that Democrats and Republicans are worlds apart. But what if that perception is the real issue? Even the most thoughtful among us can fall into the habit of assuming the ideals of the other side. Research reveals that this subtle, yet pervasive, belief — not policy differences — is what truly deepens America’s divide. Put plainly, we tend to assume our political opponents just don’t have any morals. If we start by addressing this quiet misconception, could we begin to close the...

A judge on Thursday threw out three charges in the sweeping Georgia election subversion case, including two charges that former President Donald Trump faces. The decision hasn’t yet been formally applied to Trump because his case has been paused pending appeals. In a separate ruling, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee also upheld the marquee racketeering charge in the case, which Trump is also facing.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday received treatment for skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma. “This #StandUpToCancer day, I encourage all New Yorkers to get that regular checkup on the books. Early detection saves lives,” Ms. Hochul, a Democrat, wrote on X. Ms. Hochul, 66, disclosed her diagnosis Thursday in a video posted on social media. She called the cancerous growth a “tiny thing on my nose.” The procedure is not all that intensive, the governor indicated. “It’s short. It’s...

More than 90% of illegal fentanyl confiscated in the United States is seized at legal ports of entry, such as airports or monitored border crossings, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Department. AllSides highlights content from Gigafact, a network of newsrooms that respond to online claims. View the full fact brief on Wisconsin Watch.

The Swedish government has said it will start offering certain migrants up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000) in exchange for returning to their countries of origin from 2026. Migration Minister Johan Forssell made the announcement on Thursday commenting "we are in the midst of a paradigm shift in our migration policy."

The sweet-faced, loveable Labrador Retriever is no longer America’s favorite dog breed. The breed best known for having a heart of gold has been replaced by the smaller, more urban-friendly French Bulldog.According to the American Kennel Club, for the past 31 years, the Labrador Retriever was America’s favorite dog, but it was eclipsed in 2022 by the Frenchie. The rankings are based on nearly 716,500 dogs newly registered in 2022, of which about 1 in 7 were Frenchies. Around 108,000 French Bulldogs were recorded in the U.S. in 2022, surpassing Labrador Retrievers by over 21,000.The French Bulldog’s popularity has grown exponentially over the past decade. They were the #14 most popular breed in 2012, and since then, registrations have gone up 1,000%, bringing them to the top of the breed popularity rankings. None — (@) The AKC says that the American Hairless Terrier, Gordon Setter, Italian Greyhound and Anatolian Shepherd Dog also grew in popularity between 2021 and 2022.The French Bulldog was famous among America’s upper class around the turn of the 20th century but then fell out of favor. Their resurgence is partly based on several celebrities who have gone public with their Frenchie love. Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Thee Stallion, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Reese Witherspoon and Lady Gaga all own French Bulldogs.The breed earned a lot of attention as show dogs last year when a Frenchie named Winston took second place at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and first in the National Dog Show.The breed made national news in early 2021 when Gaga’s dog walker was shot in the chest while walking two of her Frenchies in a dog heist. He recovered from his injuries, and the dogs were later returned.The French Bulldog's complicated past took them from brothels (yes) to royals.Listen to their full history and more in the Uniquely Urban podcast episode of Down & Back: https://t.co/Jx2jPNCVMb pic.twitter.com/wBQd9fsRlt— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) March 16, 2023 They’ve also become popular because of their unique look and personalities.“They’re comical, friendly, loving little dogs,” French Bull Dog Club of America spokesperson Patty Sosa told the AP. She said they are city-friendly with modest grooming needs and “they offer a lot in a small package.”They are also popular with people who live in apartments. According to the AKC, Frenchies don’t bark much and do not require a lot of outdoor exercise.The French Bulldog stands out among other breeds because it looks like a miniature bulldog but has large, expressive bat-like ears that are its trademark feature. However, their popularity isn’t without controversy. “French bulldogs can be a polarizing topic,” veterinarian Dr. Carrie Stefaniak told the AP.French Bulldogs have been bred to have abnormally large heads, which means that large litters usually need to be delivered by C-section, an expensive procedure that can be dangerous for the mother. They are also prone to multiple health problems, including skin, ear, and eye infections. Their flat face means they often suffer from respiratory problems and heat intolerance.Frenchies are also more prone to spine deformations and nerve pain as they age.Here are the AKC’s top ten most popular dog breeds for 2022.1 French Bulldogs2 Labrador Retrievers3 Golden Retrievers4 German Shepherd Dogs5 Poodles6 Bulldogs7 Rottweilers8 Beagles9 Dachshunds10 German Shorthaired PointersThis article originally appeared on 03.17.23

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