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UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
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Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0423/volkswagen-uaw-labor-unions-south
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Angela Rayner lived next to me full-time, neighbour insists: Woman who lives in Lowndes Lane says the Labour deputy is lying and that she resided full-time at ...
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What went wrong at High Water Festival 2024: High Water Festival at North Charleston's Riverfront Park received negative reviews from festivalgoers about parking ...
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Clemson student killed in weekend crash had 'biggest heart,' wanted to go to med school
postandcourier.com/greenville/clemson-news/caroline-deer-clemson-student-crash-obituary/article_e437740e-017e-11ef-9c6d-a3658f05053e.html
UK rejects youth mobility deal with EU: 'We are not introducing an EU-wide youth mobility scheme − free movement within the EU was ended and there are no plans ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/20/uk-rejects-youth-mobility-deal-with-eu_6669001_4.html
Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
inews.co.uk/opinion/angela-rayner-story-no-one-cares-3013461
Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner: Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68889342
Remembering the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass: On this day in 1932, hundreds of workers took to the hills of northern England to challenge the right of landed ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2019/04/the-kinder-scout-mass-trespass
Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81: Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field has died aged 81, his family says
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Quick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed
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VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union: The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/business/economy/volkswagen-united-automobile-workers-union.html
What Labour’s rail nationalisation would mean for commuters: Keir Starmer’s party has pledged improvements for passengers and savings for the public purse
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Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within five years: The party says it offers the "biggest overhaul in a generation" but ministers brand it ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68889345
SC plantation in the same clan since the '30s and once used by Gen. Robert E. Lee sells
postandcourier.com/business/sc-plantations-beaufort-civil-war-ace-basin-cainhoy/article_992216be-fc00-11ee-8138-17561eca89a0.html
UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-conservative-mayor-keeps-distance-sunak-bid-avoid-local-election-wipeout-2024-04-24/
Gamecocks nab commitment from four-star linebacker: The Gamecocks nabbed a commitment from four-star linebacker Rodney Colton.
postandcourier.com/sports/carolina/gamecocks-beamer-commitment-colton/article_51bdc212-0332-11ef-b59c-f322dde25ebb.html
Why a Labour super-majority is unlikely: By current polls, Labour is set for a super-majority, and more than 400 seats. But will voters cool on Keir Starmer ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-a-labour-super-majority-is-unlikely/
Was it Angela Rayner who was fined millions by HMRC? No, that was a Tory: The man who reported Labour’s deputy to the police can’t even say what he was ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/23/angela-rayner-conservatives-scandals
Beloved Mexican restaurant Santi's opens 3rd location in West Ashley: Santi's Restaurante Mexicano is open in West Ashley in the old D.D. Peckers’ Wing Shack ...
postandcourier.com/food/charleston-restaurant-mexican-food-santis/article_21c806e2-f808-11ee-aba7-bf7cdb287c7e.html
Is this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?: The end of the power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens could spell disaster for First Minister Humza ...
spectator.co.uk/article/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-humza-yousaf-2/
Gamecocks' Legette taken By Panthers in first round of NFL Draft: South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette was the first Gamecock to hear his name called in this ...
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Volkswagen workers vote yes to unionizing, igniting UAW's push to organize the South
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
First luxury resort on Johns Island, nestled beside river, sets opening date: The Dunlin hotel will be the first resort on John's Island proper when it opens ...
postandcourier.com/business/johns-island-charleston-dunlin-resort-ashley-river/article_a09fc6ce-fbf7-11ee-a4aa-f7c0951947f9.html
Apartments coming to Park Circle area of North Charleston this year: The Beach Co. plans to complete four apartment buildings by October with prelease starting ...
postandcourier.com/business/park-circle-beach-company-apartments-rent-golf-east-montague/article_7007c9cc-fd90-11ee-a0ac-cfbcd14d263b.html
Tories need to learn to love London again: The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for ...
ft.com/content/39f7d724-7610-4248-91ee-155b9d40fc92
Cicadas begin emerging in parts of South Carolina: Cicadas have started to emerge in parts of South Carolina. This month, trillions of red-eyed periodical ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/cicadas-south-carolina-noisy-loud-police-b2534259.html
Chris Mason: Parties squabble over policy pledges as elections loom: Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68902473
Gamecocks' Cardoso taken third in WNBA Draft: South Carolina 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso on Monday became the latest first-round WNBA Draft pick from Dawn ...
postandcourier.com/sports/carolina/gamecocks-kamilla-cardoso-wnba-draft/article_91cd6e82-fb2d-11ee-97b1-0382d3cf452f.html
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
‘I felt like a movie star’: Gail Wise still owns the first Ford Mustang sold in the U.S., 60 years ago
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/gail-wise-bought-the-first-ford-mustang-sold-in-the-u-s-60-years-ago-and-shes-still-got-it/
Sunak is deluded to think his bungled Rwanda scheme can save him: The Prime Minister was meant to get flights off to Rwanda this spring but has now given himself ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sunak-is-deluded-to-think-his-bungled-rwanda-scheme-can-save-him/
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Labour’s rail plans show Keir Starmer’s cautious populism: Labour has announced plans to nationalise the railway operators by folding them into a publicly owned ...
newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2024/04/labours-rail-plans-show-keir-starmers-cautious-populism
Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’: The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.
standard.co.uk/news/politics/conservatives-parliament-lancashire-police-the-times-labour-party-b1152874.html
Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Keir Starmer vows to sack aides behind ‘boys’ club’ briefings: Labour’s top team has a fairly even gender split — but critics in the party have used the press to ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/keir-starmer-labour-staff-sack-gws8djscd
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Opinion | Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of: Where an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/uaw-southern-republicans-unions.html
Alligator chomps diver who thought death was certain pinned to bottom of Cooper River
postandcourier.com/news/alligator-bite-cooper-river-scuba-diving/article_6994f43e-fe6c-11ee-ab81-13aafeab00c6.html
How the UAW’s win may change the South: For five decades, the southern United States has been an attractive location for foreign automakers to open plants thanks ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/uaw-south-jobs/
South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate
apnews.com/article/south-carolina-budget-tax-cuts-6ab069246ae9b96cbec160b38350c952
Laura Kuenssberg: Are Angela Rayner's troubles a sign of what's to come for Labour?
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68805211
Haley welcomes husband back after deployment : Nikki Haley welcomed her husband back to the United States after he completed his deployment with the South ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4609143-haley-welcomes-husband-back-after-deployment/
100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68839793
Queens maximizing their joint slay: USC Gamecocks and Dawn Staley earns kudos from Beyonce
postandcourier.com/free-times/usc-basketball-dawn-staley-champions-beyonce/article_b7774378-fcf5-11ee-9575-abe9d732e4fd.html
SC Stingrays fire head coach Brenden Kotyk after club doesn't make playoffs: The South Carolina Stingrays have parted ways with head coach Brenden Kotyk after ...
postandcourier.com/sports/south-carolina-stingrays-brenden-kotyk-fired/article_23e208ba-03e8-11ef-a4c1-d3588c9bef1e.html
So Labour’s going to fix our shambolic rail network? Good luck with that!: The party’s pledge to transform our broken transport system is admirable ...
independent.co.uk/voices/trains-railways-fares-nationalisation-tories-labour-b2534671.html
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Sluggish start for spring homebuying season in US, SC: LOS ANGELES — The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with ...
postandcourier.com/sluggish-start-for-spring-homebuying-season-in-us-sc/article_088cee2c-fdcb-11ee-81a6-b39e765aeb66.html
Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers
- US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.
- The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.
- Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.
- Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.
PGA Championship aims for 'full complement' of Ocean Course spectators in 2031: The PGA Championship's third trip to Charleston is expected to pack a bigger ...
postandcourier.com/business/charleston-kiawah-golf-pga-championship-south-carolina-tourism/article_19547a90-fc27-11ee-b840-0bd3151b34e6.html
U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-u-s-labor-secretary-says-uaw-win-at-tennessee-volkswagen-plant-shows-southern-workers-back-unions/
Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...
theathletic.com/5421511/2024/04/17/paige-bueckers-uconn-2025-wnba-draft-big-board/
Angela Rayner is wounded but she’s still an asset for Labour: Insiders say Keir Starmer would not be too sad to see his deputy depart. But he should be wary of ...
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Commentary: Leave gender-affirming care decisions to SC parents, patients, health providers
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/gender-affirming-care-ban-trans-youths-sc/article_3380548a-0176-11ef-8a0d-ebf28f079b90.html
Does Labour really love the St George’s Cross?: Following last night’s mammoth parliamentary ping pong session, a funny thing happened early this morning ...
spectator.co.uk/article/does-labour-really-love-the-st-georges-cross/
Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68833783
Across the Western world, public opinion on Palestine is finally shifting: The brutality of Israel’s war on Gaza has opened Western eyes to the suffering of the ...
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/26/across-the-western-world-public-opinion-on-palestine-is-finally-shifting
Summerville poised to take stand against hate in absence of state law: Summerville will vote again in May on the adoption of a hate crime law that would make it ...
postandcourier.com/news/summerville-votes-on-hate-crime-law/article_7a600960-f931-11ee-98f8-3b219add763b.html
Louise Haigh: Labour manifesto will pledge rail renationalisation: In recent years, the mere mention of Britain’s railways has prompted grim laughter ...
newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2024/04/louise-haigh-labour-manifesto-will-pledge-rail-renationalisation
I don’t want to be PM again, Liz Truss insists as she refuses to apologise: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister had previously declined to rule out ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/liz-truss-pm-interview-book-b2532135.html
Why didn’t the Tories nationalise the railways?: The Conservatives can crow all they like about the benefits of privatisation – and make whatever claims they ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-didnt-the-tories-nationalise-the-railways/
Working for Labour is not a dig at Boris Johnson, says Marina Wheeler: The former prime minister’s ex-wife is helping the party with its policies on employment ...
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Clemson's baseball coach tells Pat Tillman's story to his players every year. Here's why.
postandcourier.com/sports/clemson/clemson-baseball-erik-bakich-pat-tillman-20-year-anniversary/article_0e6ed2f4-fe7c-11ee-a59a-bfc657e380d5.html
American millennial moved to Canada, wants to move back to Texas: A millennial moved to Canada to "get cultured." Despite the great quality of life ...
businessinsider.com/american-millennial-moved-canada-from-texas-healthcare-weather-housing-culture-2024-4
The income a family of 4 needs to live comfortably in every U.S. state: In Massachusetts, a family of four needs more than $300,000 to live comfortably — the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/20/the-income-a-family-of-4-needs-to-live-comfortably-in-every-state.html
SC Housing offers $12K home deposit for some workers, starting very soon: South Carolina's housing finance agency SC Housing is offering $12,000 in down-payment ...
postandcourier.com/business/south-carolina-homebuyer-assistance-down-payments/article_705f9840-f81e-11ee-b4b0-c715df13ad18.html
Labour’s plan to renationalise the railways doesn’t add up: Politicians promise ‘investment’ in practically every area, but if you follow the flow of money ...
spectator.co.uk/article/labours-plan-to-renationalise-the-railways-doesnt-add-up/
Labour leaders set out new housebuilding rules to identify 'grey belt' land: Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner visited Europe's biggest brownfield site
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/labour-leaders-visit-derby-set-9235162
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ties bill to TikTok ban
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate/article_bfcb9eac-f1bf-5e2d-8e6f-732babb295dd.html
Clyburn: SC needs to 'repair a fault' by investing more in SC State University: SC has a surplus and $1.8 billion in unexpected funds. Gov. McMaster and ...
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/sc-state-underfunded-hbcu-gov-mcmaster/article_eca80d24-fdcd-11ee-b9ea-6760f4acacc7.html
Tories predicted to lose upwards of 400 seats in local elections: Election analsyt says it could be a bad night for the Conservatives
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/tories-predicted-lose-upwards-400-9246495
‘Landlady’ Angela Rayner lost it over smashed window, says neighbour: The Labour deputy leader, who has been accused of breaking electoral law by giving false ...
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Quick Glance: Neighbor Claims Angela Rayner Lost Control Over Broken Window
- Angela Rayner confronted neighbors, demanding £240 and identifying herself as 'the landlady' after a window was smashed at the property she claimed as her main residence.
- An investigation by Greater Manchester police is looking into allegations that the deputy Labour leader provided inaccurate information to the electoral register while residing between two houses in Stockport during the 2010s, and they have initiated interviews with neighbors at her previous residence.
- Police intervention occurred following accusations by prominent Conservatives, including James Daly, the Conservative deputy chairman, of electoral law violations and questioning whether she owed up to £3,500 in capital gains tax on proceeds from the sale of her former council house in 2015.
- Rayner asserted that the residence on Vicarage Road was her primary domicile.
Restaurant group featured in ‘Southern Hospitality’ to open King Street daiquiri bar
postandcourier.com/food/zacharys-daiquiris-bar-downtown-charleston-king-street/article_3a3ba5c6-fb50-11ee-81ea-b7cc84ead400.html
Guildford hotel given permission to expand in hope it will help town centre: The Mandolay Hotel on London Road is a family-owned business which has been running ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/extension-family-owned-guildford-hotel-29064542
SC data breach suits point at the perils of hoarding personal information: SouthState is facing a new lawsuit filed in Charleston that's seeking class-action ...
postandcourier.com/business/southstate-bank-charleston-florida-data-breach-lawsuits-blackbaud/article_3770f8fc-fce3-11ee-a7eb-ffc70b0e5ed7.html
PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-pmqs-sunak-starmer-smoking-ban-b2530081.html
Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz: Sunak set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/disability-benefits-face-cut-as-sunak-bets-election-on-welfare-blitz-3016076
Alstom workers taking redundancy as time ticks away over train deal: The Derby staff say that it's like 'living on a knife edge' not knowing what ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/alstom-workers-taking-voluntary-redundancy-9246712
A man defended himself on a murder charge and lost. Here's how the prosecutors beat him
postandcourier.com/news/mount-pleasant-2019-killing-verdict-murder-norman-browne-ann-witherspoon/article_a3baac0c-027d-11ef-bbf5-c3351256fb48.html
Rayner’s eldest child was registered at husband’s home: It’s been a busy time for police investigations across the country and Manchester is no exception ...
spectator.co.uk/article/rayners-eldest-child-was-registered-at-husbands-home/
The dangers of political prosecution: At the start of January, Donald Trump offered up a cheery new year message for Americans. ‘If I don’t get immunity ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-dangers-of-political-prosecution/
Starmer pledges to avoid repeat of Hitachi jobs scare with huge rail reforms: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited the under-threat Hitachi plant in County ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/starmer-pledges-avoid-repeat-hitachi-29062054
Statehouse GOP sinks Dem gubernatorial nominee’s judicial bid. Charleston gets new judge
postandcourier.com/politics/judges-elections-courts-elections-blocked/article_44daf6d2-fccf-11ee-8390-471704e28659.html
If states want to enforce abortion bans, then let’s pay mothers for forced births | Opinion
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