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NBC4i.com 

Columbus, firefighters OK new contract, 17.5% raise

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement between the city and the union representing Columbus firefighters, Local #67 of the International Association of Firefighters. The contract outlines wages, hours, and other terms of employment. Some highlights include 17.5% raises across the board over the next three years. Negotiations on the [...]

Business Standard 

Biden continues to recover from Covid, remains out of public view

President Joe Biden's "symptoms have almost resolved completely" from COVID-19, according to his physician, as the president on Monday remained out of public view for the fifth straight day. Biden announced he was ending his reelection campaign in a letter posted Sunday on social media. He also announced in a statement on Sunday that he was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The president was last seen in public late Wednesday after arriving at a U.S. air base in Dover, Delaware, after testing... Читать дальше...

Business Standard 

Govt does not realise erasing diversity is anti-historical move: Sibal

In a sharp attack at the BJP-led government, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday said the present establishment does not realise that erasing diversity is an "anti-historical" move and will lead to tensions. Delivering the 4th Memorial Lecture in honour of M P Veerendra Kumar, Sibal talked about the idea of India and its evolution at length. "Why do we talk about the idea of India? It is because most of us do not understand the birth of this great nation. If you ask me, a nation is comprised of so many facets which are embedded in its history.

Business Standard 

Kavitha played role in transfer of ill-gotten money for AAP's campaign: CBI

BRS MLC K Kavitha had not only collected upfront payment in the Delhi excise policy scam but also played a role in the transfer of the "ill-gotten money" to Goa in 2021-22 to be used in the election campaign of the Aam Aadmi Party, the CBI has alleged in its supplementary charge sheet. Special judge for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases Kaveri Baweja took note of the charge sheet on Monday observing that there was sufficient evidence to proceed against her in the case. The judge also directed... Читать дальше...

BangkokPost.com 

Myanmar's embattled junta chief takes on role of nominal president

All duties of Myanmar's figurehead president have been transferred to the chief of the ruling junta, Min Aung Hlaing, after the nominal head of state was placed on medical leave following a period of prolonged illness, state television said on Monday.

Cyprus Mail 

Graves of children found at ancient site

Further significant findings have emerged from the Palloures site in Chlorakas, in an archaeological mission originally dubbed a last-minute “rescue excavation” prior to the area being razed by bulldozers. The latest findings, which include graves of children and adults, are adding to the vast stock of information emerging from the site since excavations started in […]

Variety 

Stephen Colbert Retires His ‘Late Show’ Joe Biden Age Jokes — But Promises to Repurpose Them as ‘Donald Trump Old’ Bits

A day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, the host behind “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” spent part of his Monday night episode’s opening monologue recounting Biden’s accomplishments in office. “I believe he has been a great president,” Colbert told his audience. “He steered this country out of a […]