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Boeing workers wave picket signs as they strike after union members voted to reject a contract offer, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, near the company's factory in Everett, Wash.

Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ratification vote before Boeing's deadline.

Cows graze in a field in Luncavita, Romania, in this file photo. Denmark will impose cattle farmers with a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions starting in 2030, claiming it will be the first country to do so in a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from each of its cows.

Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, the first country to do so

Levels of methane have increased particularly quickly since 2020. Livestock account for about 32% of human-caused methane emissions, the U.N. Environment Program says.

A strike by Boeing's machinists has hobbled the plane maker since the walk-out began almost six weeks ago. Union members overwhelmingly rejected the latest contract offer as the strike continues.

Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues

Striking machinists voted to reject an agreement that would have boosted wages by 35%. It’s another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday.

Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest

A strong earthquake killed dozens of people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal.

Trees and utility poles with wires on a residential street.

Data shows 'energy burdened' communities across Missouri

Income, home efficiency and the price of energy are contributing factors when it comes to the energy burden.

Hiring accelerated in the U.S. in March, adding 303,000 jobs, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%, staying under 4% for more than two full years. People walk past a Home Depot in San Rafael, Calif.

Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.

Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Cincinnati on Monday.

FACT CHECK: Clinton's Speech On The Economy, Annotated

NPR's politics team has annotated Hillary Clinton's Monday speech, in which she spoke about student debt, unions and tax rates.

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Today's guest is BARB KING, Ronald McDonald House Charities "Show-Me 100 Bike Ride".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxBtEMfYn6c

Consumer and Travel Tips

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Mel Zelenak

Today's guest is MEL ZELENAK. Mel shares travel tips, summer vacation ideas and makes sure you get the most for your…

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