Boeing posts a $6 billion loss as striking workers vote on a new contract Boeing reported a staggering loss of $6 billion dollars in the third quarter. The disappointing earnings report comes the same day as striking machinists are voting on a new contract offer. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Why the garment workers of Bangladesh are feeling poorer than ever
Why the garment workers of Bangladesh are feeling poorer than ever Their wages have always been low. With rising inflation and falling prices paid by Western companies for clothing, they’re protesting for better pay — and hoping the new government will spur change. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The 2 paths deciding the presidency. And, California could determine House control
The 2 paths deciding the presidency. And, California could determine House control Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris are taking on vastly different approaches to their campaigns as Election Day nears. And, California could determine who controls the House. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why the garment workers of Bangladesh are feeling poorer than ever
Why the garment workers of Bangladesh are feeling poorer than ever Their wages have always been low. With rising inflation and falling prices paid by Western companies for clothing, they’re protesting for better pay — and hoping the new government will spur change. Read more on NPR
NPR News: American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities
American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities The U.S. Department of Transportation penalty against American Airlines comes after “numerous serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities” over a four-year period. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he’d do to the media if elected
Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he’d do to the media if elected On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail reporters who won’t give up the sources of leaks and to strip networks of their broadcast licenses for fact-checking him. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Boeing workers vote on a new contract, but the company’s problems are far from over
Boeing workers vote on a new contract, but the company’s problems are far from over Striking machinists at Boeing vote Wednesday on a new contract offer. Even before the strike, the company was grappling with production and quality control problems that led to billions in losses. Read more on NPR
NPR News: These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president
These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris needs young voters of color to win. A new poll finds cracks in her support
Harris needs young voters of color to win. A new poll finds cracks in her support Vice President Harris is banking on the support of young voters. But new polling shows potential roadblocks for Harris in replicating the historically high youth support President Biden received in 2020. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. Steel’s decline nearly killed this town. Its sale could save it
U.S. Steel’s decline nearly killed this town. Its sale could save it Braddock, Pennsylvania lost most of its population over the past almost 100 years, due largely to U.S. Steel’s decline. Here’s how some locals feel about the company’s potential sale to the Japanese. Read more on NPR