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FIFA blocked inspection of Azteca Stadium, says labor union

Mar 11, 2025, 09:16 PM ET An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ambet Yuson, the general secretary of the Building and Wood Workers’ International, said FIFA told them that […]

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Europe Retaliates After Trump’s Metals Tariffs Take Effect: Live Updates

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum went into effect on Wednesday, escalating America’s trade spats with global competitors, including close allies already reeling from his on-and-off approach to trade penalties. Mr. Trump’s tariffs of 25 percent on the metals hit imports that enter the United States from any country in the world. […]

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US set to present 30-day ceasefire offer to Russia

Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would present the offer to Russia and that “the ball is in their court” – Moscow is yet to publicly […]

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SpaceX Launches NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions

Two NASA missions finally launched from the California coast and soared toward the stars late Tuesday night, overcoming a week of delays to get to orbit. Both aim to unravel mysteries about the universe — one by peering far from Earth, the other by looking closer to home. The rocket’s chief passenger is SPHEREx, a […]

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What’s behind the mis-selling complaints?

Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images An official compensation scheme is likely to be set up for people mis-sold finance agreements when buying cars, if widespread failings are found. The City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said it would set up a industry-wide redress scheme if it concluded mis-selling occurred. A decision […]

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Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs

President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports could make it more expensive to produce cars in the United States, dealing another blow to automakers already facing the potential of rising steel prices because of other policies from his administration. Top of mind for auto executives was the bid by the Japanese […]

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Males ‘more impacted by mother smoking during pregnancy’

Ken Banks BBC Scotland, Aberdeen Getty Images The smoking during pregnancy study looked at data from 500,000 people The sons of women who smoke while pregnant experience more long-lasting side effects than their daughters, according to a new study. University of Aberdeen researchers looked at data from 500,000 people around the UK to assess genetic […]

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Here are 8 things to know about the Trump-backed SAVE Act : NPR

Potential young voters get information at a voter registration desk at California State University, Los Angeles, on Oct. 22, 2024. The Republican-backed SAVE Act would add documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements to voter registration. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Congressional Republicans are pushing a bill that […]

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