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Union Leader Rejects Mediation Offer Amid Intercity Transit Contract Negotiations, Urges Direct Resolution

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In a recent update from the ongoing labor negotiations, a union representing several workers of Intercity Transit, including bus operators, dial-a-lift dispatchers, and customer care representatives, is on the brink of entering mediation. The lawyer for Intercity Transit, identified as Jonathan Lee from Summit Law, proposed the mediation during their latest bargaining session, according to union spokesperson Michael Cornelius. However, Cornelius, who is also an international vice president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, expressed reservations about this move. The negotiations, which started back in November 2024, have continued under the terms of the previous contract, … Read more

Palestinian Activist and Former Columbia Student Leader Detained in Sudden ICE Raid Amid Ongoing Campus Protests

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New York City, NY — Mahmoud Khalil, a notable Palestinian activist recognized for his leadership during the 2024 Columbia University student protests, was apprehended Saturday night by federal immigration officials. The arrest occurred at his residence near Columbia’s Manhattan campus, and according to Khalil’s attorney, Amy Greer, was executed under a directive from the State Department to withdraw his green card. During the incident, agents relayed to Greer via phone that the initial intent was to revoke Khalil’s student visa but shifted upon discovering he was a permanent resident. Greer further claimed the agents also … Read more

Palestinian Activist and Columbia University Protest Leader Detained by ICE, Attorney Reports

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New York — A Palestinian activist, known for his involvement in leading protests at Columbia University, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to his lawyer. The activist, whose identity has been withheld due to privacy concerns, played a significant role in organizing campus movements advocating for Palestinian rights and critiquing Israeli policies. The lawyer stated that the arrest occurred without any prior indications or charges being disclosed to the individual beforehand, raising concerns about potential political motivations behind the action. This arrest has resonated within academic and activist communities, sparking … Read more

Dramatic Courthouse Killing: Gang Leader Slain by Gun Hidden in Book, Triggering Nationwide Security Overhaul in Sri Lanka

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Colombo, Sri Lanka — A notorious gang leader was fatally shot inside a courthouse by an individual disguised as a lawyer, sparking a major uproar and prompting a reassessment of courthouse security across Sri Lanka, police said. The gang leader, known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, real name Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, was facing multiple murder charges at the time of his death. He was arrested in September 2023 and had been in custody since then. He was escorted by twelve police officers to the court for his hearing when the tragic incident unfolded. Authorities have identified the … Read more