U.S. officials have been frustrated by what they see as Colombia’s unwillingness to take aggressive actions to stem the flow of migration into the Darién jungle. Source
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2023 UAW strike update: GM agrees to place electric vehicle battery plants under national contract
UAW President Shawn Fain made an announcement on Friday, sharing the latest bargaining updates in the union’s historic strike against the Big Three automakers. Source
Red River Rivalry: How to watch Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns game
It’s a Top 25 matchup between two undefeated teams as the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Texas Longhorns this Saturday. Source
Kaiser workers set to end historic strike, but another may loom
Union coalition leading the three-day walkout said employees may strike again later this year unless health care giant addresses their concerns. Source
Kevin McCarthy denies reports that he’s resigning from Congress
The former House speaker is now just a rank-and-file member of the House, after he was ousted as speaker earlier this week. Source
Book excerpt: “Prequel” by Rachel Maddow
In her latest book, the bestselling author and MSNBC host writes about the rise of fascist sympathizers in the U.S. prior to World War II, and their goal to create a dictatorship in America. Source
SAG-AFTRA strike surpasses 80 days as talks resume
SAG-AFTRA union members have been on the picket lines since mid-July and as talks resume with executives, striking actors continue to push for better pay and artificial intelligence protections. Jennifer Van Dyck, a SAG-AFTRA member, joins CBS News with the latest details on the negotiations. Source
What a Week: Titans Rookie WR Reminisces on NFL Debut, and ‘Colton Dowell Day’ in Lebanon
At a City Council meeting, Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell proclaimed October 3rd to be “Colton Dowell Day” in Lebanon. Source
Book excerpt: Sly Stone’s memoir, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”
The pop-rock-funk legend has written a family history (of Sly and the Family Stone), and the story of his relationship with music that extends to his earliest memories. Source
Virgin Galactic launches its 4th “space tourist” flight
Virgin’s Unity rocketplane completed its ninth piloted trip to space and its fourth with paying customers aboard. Source