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DFW Yellow Freight Employees Poised to Strike Monday

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www.wbap.com – – 2023-07-21 14:46:59

SUMMARY: Yellow Freight, one of the largest trucking companies in the US, may face a strike by its 22,000 employees due to financial difficulties. The company has failed to make payments for employee healthcare and pension benefits, which will be suspended on Sunday. If contributions are not made before the suspension, the union members are expected to go on strike on Monday. Yellow Freight currently has a debt of $1.5 billion. The Teamsters Union Local 745, which represents over 5,000 workers in North Texas, has previously made sacrifices to help the company financially. The union blames poor management for Yellow Freight's financial problems.

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Pools open to the public in Austin this summer

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www.kxan.com – Esmeralda Zamora – 2024-07-06 08:00:00

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin offers numerous options to stay cool during summer through public city pools, neighborhood pools, splash pads, and hotel pools with day passes. The city has 27 free public pools, each with specific operating hours, details of which can be found on the Austin city website. Some pools require an entry fee from Spring Break to October, with varying rates based on age groups. Additionally, splash pads are free and operate daily from May 1 to October 31. Several hotels also provide day passes for pool access, costing between $10 to $50.

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Joe Biden interview with George Stephanopoulos: President dismisses concerns, says he’d drop out if the ‘Lord Almighty’ told him

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-05 23:09:15

SUMMARY: In an exclusive interview with ABC ' George Stephanopoulos, President Joe Biden addressed concerns regarding his age and mental fitness, following a perceived poor debate performance. Stephanopoulos questioned Biden about recent lapses, but Biden defended his accomplishments, including his peace plan for the Middle East and economic growth initiatives. He dismissed worries about his physical condition and insisted he is capable of another term. The interview aimed to reassure the public and recalibrate Biden's campaign strategy amidst declining poll numbers. Despite some Democrats' concerns, Biden emphasized his commitment to running, contingent on divine insight about his chances against Donald Trump.

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Congressional Democrats respond to President Joe Biden’s interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-05 22:58:09

SUMMARY: Democrats were anxious as President Joe Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos aired, addressing concerns following a chaotic debate with Donald Trump. Biden labeled the debate a “bad episode” and defended his fitness for office. Though he vowed to continue his campaign, some Democrats voiced worries about his age and mental stamina. Rep. Mike Quigley and three other House Democrats called for Biden to step aside. Sen. Chris Coons defended Biden, while the White House asserted support for his candidacy. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans a crucial meeting on Sunday as Biden faces a busy campaign schedule.

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