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Can a crippling U.S. rail strike be avoided?

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3 years ago

November 30, 2022

A nationwide strike set for Dec. 9 could devastate the economy just before Christmas

On Tuesday U.S. President Joe Biden expressed confidence that a dispute between labor unions and the country’s freight railroads can be resolved.

“Congress, I think, has to act to prevent it,” Biden said. “It’s not an easy call, but I think we have to do it. The economy is at risk.”

The President made the remarks when he briefly spoke to reporters back at the White House following the long Thanksgiving holiday.

Over the weekend, online Black Friday sales in the United States topped a record-breaking $9.12 billion this year.

Despite inflation and other economic concerns, retail experts say it’s a solid start to the holiday shopping season.

During a meeting with Congressional leaders, President Biden discussed future legislative priorities for the lame duck session.

He also told top lawmakers that the looming railroad strike has to be a top priority.

When asked if he was confident that a rail strike would be averted, Biden replied, “I am confident.”

The President made those remarks before a nationwide railroad strike that could ultimately cripple the economy just days before Christmas.

Business groups from across the U.S. are calling on for Congress to take immediate action to avoid a strike set for Dec. 9.

Currently, a coalition of 449 organizations led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said lawmakers need to act before the strike deadline so they can prevent any work stoppage.

If the Biden administration and Congress fail—officials say it could cost the economy an estimated $2 billion per day, making inflation even worse.

Back in September, the Biden administration mediated a tentative agreement between the unions threatening a strike and the railroad companies. The agreement gave rail workers a 24% wage increase from 2020 through 2024 and sign-on bonuses. However, many union rail workers oppose the deal because it lacks sick time, does not address quality-of-life issues, and has laborers working on skeleton crews.

In order to avert a potential work stoppage, all 12 unions involved in negotiations must ratify their new agreements. So far, four unions voted against Biden’s proposal and are waiting for a new deal.

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Iran buries nuclear site entrances amid rising tensions with the U.S.

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1 hour ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.

The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.

The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.

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Armed figure seen on CCTV as search intensifies for Savannah Guthries mother

CCTV shows armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

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8 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

CCTV shows an armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

New CCTV footage has been released as police intensify the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished in Tucson, Arizona.

The 84-year-old disappeared after returning home on January 31, with authorities now believing she may have been kidnapped during the early hours of February 1.

Investigators say the case has entered a critical phase as public attention grows around the alarming circumstances of her disappearance.

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Trump hints at military pressure as U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

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8 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

The United States and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in Oman, marking a fresh attempt to ease escalating nuclear tensions between the two long-time rivals. President Donald Trump described the talks as promising, suggesting momentum toward further discussions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister echoed cautious optimism, calling the meetings a positive first step while acknowledging deep-seated trust issues remain unresolved. At the heart of the talks is a major sticking point — the White House’s insistence that Iran dismantle its nuclear capability entirely.

Iran, however, maintains it has a sovereign right to enrich uranium, setting the stage for difficult negotiations ahead as both sides test whether diplomacy can hold.

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