MEXICO CITY - Mexico's Senate approved a bill to strengthen the rights of trade unions on Monday, one of the final steps towards enacting a law that Democratic U.S. lawmakers have insisted must pass before they can proceed to a vote on the revamped North American trade pact. The bill, which was passed by the lower house earlier in April, enshrines the right of Mexican workers to organize and gives them more control over their contracts. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, had called on Mexico to enact the legislation, saying U.S. Congress could not even begin to take up the pact unless Mexico put the new law in place. Democratic lawmakers say the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) must ensure workers in Mexico have the right to unionize, a step that requires new labor laws. Shortly after passage of the bill, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer weighed in with a vote of confidence for the legislation. "These reforms will greatly improve Mexico's system of … [Read more...] about Mexican Senate Passes Labor Bill, Key to Approving New NAFTA
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Nipsey Hussle dies at 33: Rapper was shot and killed, officials says
LOS ANGELES — Nipsey Hussle, the skilled and respected rapper who earned a Grammy nomination this year for his major-label debut and was heavily respected in South Los Angeles where he grew up, has died, authorities said. He was 33. The Los Angeles Crisis Response team said Sunday that “we lost a great musician” and support has been offered to Hussle’s family. “Our prayers are with them and all those who knew and loved Nipsey Hussle,” the crisis team said. Police said three men were shot Sunday and one of them killed outside Marathon Clothing, the store Hussle owns. Police said the other two men were in stable condition.Representatives for the rapper didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking confirmation of his death. A large crowd of fans and residents gathered behind police lines as night fell. Detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and looking to see if any surveillance video captured the incident, police Lt. Chris Ramirez … [Read more...] about Nipsey Hussle dies at 33: Rapper was shot and killed, officials says
Mavs star Doncic won’t play at Bucks because of ankle injury
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic didn't make the trip to Milwaukee and will miss the game against the Bucks after spraining his right ankle against Miami. The club listed the 20-year-old as not with the team on the preliminary injury report for the visit to the Bucks on Monday night. Doncic's absence means the reigning rookie of the year will miss the first of two meetings with 2019 MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Doncic was injured in the opening minutes of a 122-118 overtime loss to Miami on Saturday when his right foot landed on a foot of Heat guard Kendrick Nunn. The Mavericks rallied from 24 points down without their injured star and had the lead in the final minute of regulation. It will be the first missed game of the season for Doncic, who is averaging 29.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game. He missed 10 games his rookie season, mostly because of nagging minor injuries. ___ Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) reacts after injuring … [Read more...] about Mavs star Doncic won’t play at Bucks because of ankle injury
Korea Box Office: ‘Frozen 2’ Advances to $86 Million
Photo: DISNEY Photo: DISNEY Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: DISNEY Korea Box Office: ‘Frozen 2’ Advances to $86 Million 1 / 1 Back to Gallery For the fourth consecutive weekend, “Frozen 2” remained as the box office champion in South Korea. The Walt Disney release earned $6.55 million from 896,000 admissions between Friday and Sunday and accounted for 42% of the total weekend box office. It has now earned a total of $85.9 million from 12.1 million admissions after four weekends on release. The animated feature is currently the fourth biggest release of the year in the country, behind “Extreme Job” and two other Disney releases: “Avengers: Endgame” and “Aladdin.” The Korean … [Read more...] about Korea Box Office: ‘Frozen 2’ Advances to $86 Million
ATHLETICS: Willis, Grand Oaks moving up to Class 6A
Willis athletic director and head football coach Michael Wall says he is excited about the school’s move up to Class 6A, which was announced Tuesday, Dec. 3 by the University Interscholastic League. Willis athletic director and head football coach Michael Wall says he is excited about the school’s move up to Class 6A, which was announced Tuesday, Dec. 3 by the University Interscholastic League. Photo: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Photo: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Willis athletic director and head football coach Michael Wall says he is excited about the school’s move up to Class 6A, which was announced Tuesday, Dec. 3 by the University Interscholastic League. Willis athletic … [Read more...] about ATHLETICS: Willis, Grand Oaks moving up to Class 6A
