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Every published file in reverse chronological order.
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Kaiser walkout raises patient-care concerns as unions cite staffing and retention pressures
Health-care unions say understaffing, retention strain, and bargaining disputes are at the center of the open-ended Kaiser Permanente strike impacting California and Hawaii. Kaiser says facilities will remain open as negotiations continue, but the disruption spotlights the broader workforce squeeze in U.S. health care.
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Sports slate for Jan. 27–28: NBA, NHL, college hoops, and U.S. women’s soccer vs. Chile
A packed U.S. sports schedule for Jan. 27–28 includes NBA and NHL action, major college basketball matchups, the East-West Shrine Bowl broadcast, Australian Open coverage, and a U.S. women’s national team friendly against Chile in Santa Barbara.
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Micron plans $24 billion Singapore chip expansion to meet AI-driven memory demand
Micron said it will invest about $24 billion over the next decade to build an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, with production expected to start in the second half of 2028. The company is positioning the expansion to support rising demand for NAND memory tied to AI and data-center growth.
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Kaiser Permanente strike spreads across California and Hawaii as 31,000 workers walk out
Roughly 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health-care professionals in California and Hawaii began an open-ended strike focused on staffing, pay, and bargaining disputes. The walkout threatens to add strain to hospital operations while negotiations remain stalled.
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Pressure rises on DHS leadership after Minneapolis shooting as Border Patrol commander exits post
U.S. political tensions flared Tuesday amid calls for accountability after the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Reporting said a Border Patrol leader tied to the administration’s enforcement push was removed from a senior role, while lawmakers stepped up demands directed at Homeland Security leadership and broader immigration policy.
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Israel marks return of remains of the last hostage held in Gaza as ceasefire steps forward
Israel said it recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, bringing a symbolic end to a long national ordeal and meeting a key condition tied to a broader ceasefire process. The moment was met with grief and relief in Israel, while uncertainty remains over Gaza’s next phase and humanitarian recovery.
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More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in California and Hawaii over staffing and pay
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike across California and Hawaii, with unions citing staffing shortages, workload concerns, and bargaining disputes as negotiations stall.
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Micron breaks ground on a Singapore fab, committing about $24 billion as AI-driven memory demand surges
Micron said it is investing about $24 billion over 10 years in an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, with output targeted for the second half of 2028, citing rising AI and data-centric demand for NAND memory.
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NHL roundup: Rangers edge Bruins in OT as Oilers pour in seven against Ducks
A busy night in the NHL featured an overtime win for the Rangers over the Bruins, a shutout for the Islanders, and a seven-goal outburst by the Oilers against the Ducks.
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Israel recovers the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza as ceasefire terms tighten
Israel’s military said it recovered the remains of police officer Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage still held in Gaza, a development tied to the first phase of a ceasefire agreement and expected to shape the next steps in talks.
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Markets brace for the Fed as Medicare Advantage proposal hammers health insurers
U.S. index futures were mixed early Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s January meeting, while a surprise Medicare Advantage rate proposal sparked a sharp selloff in major health insurers.
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Health insurer shares slide after CMS proposes nearly flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rate update
UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS and other insurers fell after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, far below what analysts expected.