Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal after a more than seven-week strike, with 59% voting in favor of the contract that includes 38% wage increases over four years. The approval is a relief for Boeing’s new CEO Kelly Ortberg, and President Joe Biden congratulated the union and company on reaching the deal, which also includes improvements in retirement benefits and workplace fairness. The machinists must return to work by Nov. 12 and will see their pay average $119,309 at the end of the contract, which also includes a 13% wage increase, increased 401(k) contributions, and a signing bonus.
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Track measles outbreaks, cases and vaccine rates by state across the U.S
Measles Outbreak in 2025In 2025, the U.S. has recorded over 1,000 measles cases, making it the second-most active year for the disease since the official elimination in 2000, with Texas accounting for two-thirds of these cases. "Elimination" signifies that the disease has not spread continuously for at least 12 months, and while sporadic outbreaks have occurred since 2000, current figures pale in comparison to the 27,000 cases in 1990 and 450,000 in 1964. The introduction...
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