The automobile strike has impacted the US economy, and negotiations have reached a deadlock

Release time:Apr 16, 2024 21:58 PM

On September 20th, the American auto workers' strike entered its fifth day, but the end date is still far away. The All American Federation of Automobile Workers has stated that if significant progress is not made in negotiations with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis this week regarding salary increases and other benefits, more factories will be announced on strike on Friday.

According to CNBC website, as one of the long-term pillar industries, the automotive industry accounts for 3% of the US GDP, and its impact on the US economy is self-evident. Just when the industry was in turmoil, the size of the US treasury bond exceeded $33 trillion for the first time, and the risk of government shutdown was also increasing. Multiple factors were superimposed, and the pressure on the US economy increased sharply.

The automobile strike has impacted the US economy, and negotiations have reached a deadlock

Members of the United Automobile Workers of America protest at the Ford Michigan assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan, USA.

The entrance to the Stellantis assembly plant in Bellevue, USA is locked.

United Nations Security Council convenes a meeting on the situation in Ukraine, with Zelensky and Russian representative Nebianja sitting together

On September 20th, Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nebyja delivered speeches at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Ukraine.

Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Nebianja, attended the meeting, and the translation screen showed that Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered a speech at the meeting.

The maglev train with a speed of 600 kilometers per hour made its debut at the 2023 World Manufacturing Conference in Hefei

On September 20th, the 2023 World Manufacturing Conference with the theme of "Intelligent Manufacturing World · Creating Beauty" opened in Hefei, Anhui. China's independently developed high-speed maglev train with a speed of 600 kilometers per hour appeared at the exhibition. It is understood that the train exhibited this time is the world's first high-speed maglev transportation system with a speed of 600 kilometers per hour, with a single passenger capacity of over 100 people.

This is the world's first high-speed maglev transportation system designed for speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour, developed by CRRC and possessing fully independent intellectual property rights, marking China's mastery of the complete set of high-speed maglev technology and engineering capabilities.

The gas explosion in residential buildings in Moscow, Russia has resulted in 6 deaths

At around 8:20 am on September 20th, a gas explosion occurred in a nine story residential building in Barashha, Moscow Oblast, causing the house to collapse. The accident resulted in the deaths of 4 residents and 2 rescue workers, and more than ten people were injured. The cause of the accident is currently under further investigation.

The Federal Reserve announces a pause in interest rate hikes

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Salary dispute escalates, UK junior and senior doctors will go on strike simultaneously for the first time

On September 19th, senior doctors in the UK began a two-day strike, marking their third strike this year. Junior doctors also went on strike for three days from September 20th to 22nd, marking their sixth strike this year.

Senior doctors and junior doctors plan to go on strike simultaneously from October 2nd to 4th. According to British media, this means that the salary dispute between the UK government and doctors is escalating. Since December last year, multiple strikes by healthcare professionals in the UK have resulted in nearly one million appointments and treatments being delayed.

Staff members of the UK National Health Service hold up signs outside the affiliated hospital of university colleges.

A healthcare worker holds a historical salary reduction chart.

The observatory of Kazan University in Russia is included in the UNESCO The World Heritage List

On September 20, at the 45th enlarged meeting of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Kazan University Observatory was included in the UNESCO The World Heritage List.

Located at the Federal University of Okjabulskyika V P. The refracting telescope of Engelgardt Observatory.

The Louvre in Paris is carrying out a restoration of Delacroix's painting "Freedom guides the people"

On September 20th, in Paris, France, the staff of the Louvre Museum transferred the work of French painter Eugene Delacroix, titled "Free Guide to the People," in preparation for restoration. The repair work will continue until the spring of 2024.

A natural park inspired by Van Gogh's painting "Starry Moon Night" appears in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the town of Visoko in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a natural park based on Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night". The network of paths intertwined with lavender fields, shrubs, and lakes recreates this famous painting.

Red Study Tour, Learning Modern Dance Steps, Watching Summer Movies... More than Half of the Holiday, Not Less Exciting for Primary and Secondary School Students | Shanghai | Movies

On August 2nd, halfway through the summer vacation, the holiday life of primary and secondary school students in Shanghai is still exciting and colorful. Early in the morning, children from Shanghai Experimental School West School and Shanghai Gumei School came to the Nanjing Road Haobalian Exhibition Hall for a half day red study. Under the guidance of Uncle of the People's Liberation Army, the children learned about the glorious deeds of the Good Eighth Company on Nanjing Road and visited the military camp to experience Uncle's training life. Children from the West School of Shanghai Experimental School are visiting the Exhibition Hall of Good Eight Company Stories on Nanjing Road. The children of Shanghai Gumei School personally gifted their paintings to the soldiers of the People's Liberation Army. Children are observing the training of PLA soldiers in the military camp. "Let me take a look, which child is so polite that their left hand has turned into a salute?" "How did this child's right hand turn into a salute?"

Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires

According to the Capitol Hill on August 1st, the wildfires that erupted in California and Nevada on July 28th have covered an area of over 323.7 square kilometers, forming a "fire tornado". As of the morning of August 1st, approximately 23% of the fires have been brought under control. The accident report released on the same day pointed out that strong winds in the area may accelerate the spread of the fire. According to the Los Angeles Times, wildfires are raging in the Mojave National Reserve in California, which is a huge, seemingly fragile, and crucial ecosystem rich in wildlife - turtles, foxes, badgers, bobcats, bighorn sheep, and Joshua trees. Animals and plants are easily affected by wildfires. Frazier Haney, Executive Director of the Wilderness Conservation Association, said, "Wildfires like this can destroy tens of thousands of natural creations in just a few minutes."

Typhoon Dussuri caused 6 deaths in the Philippines! All parts of our country are making every effort to cope with the impact on Mexico | Dussuri | Our country

On July 28th, the 5th typhoon of this year, "Dussuri", continued to approach the southeastern coast of China. According to the Central Meteorological Observatory, a red typhoon warning was issued at 6:00 am, and it is expected that "Dussuri" will make landfall along the coast from Xiamen, Fujian to Hui'an on the morning of July 28th. At 21:00 on the 27th, the National Flood Control Administration upgraded the level three emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention in Fujian and Guangdong provinces to level two. At present, "Du Suri" has brought strong winds, rainfall and other impacts to Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang and other places. Various regions have actively taken measures to cope with the impact of the typhoon, fully ensuring the safety of people's lives and property and the order of production and life. Yangzhou, Jiangsu: Affected by Typhoon "Dussuri", many ships on the Yangzhou section of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiangsu province were suspended to avoid the typhoon on July 28th. typhoon

The "Yellow Duck" is enjoying a cool summer with the children at the art museum, and the summer vacation season is coming. The art museum | People | Coolness

Summer vacation is approaching, and the newly opened "Gathering! Sharing Joy: Florentine Hoffman Solo Exhibition" at the Baolong Art Museum meets with the children. From thematic exhibitions to permanent exhibitions, five major themed exhibitions are simultaneously broadcasted, each of which fully considers academic and promotional interests. Baolong Art Museum can be called the "king of art museums" this summer, attracting many adults to take their children to check in and play on weekdays. Florentine Hoffman is a well-known Dutch contemporary artist. Ten years ago, a yellow duck drifted to Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, becoming a sensational anecdote that caused a sensation worldwide. As a result, Hoffman was dubbed the "Father of Yellow Ducks" in Mandarin speaking areas. The miniature version of the yellow duck can also be seen at the exhibition site. This "Gathering! Sharing Joy" is Hoffman's event in Shanghai

A group of emerging Shanghai style cheongsam designers and entrepreneurs stand out in the Minhang Textile Industry Fashion Design Competition Design | Works | Shanghai Style

On June 28th, the 2023 Minhang Textile Industry Fashion Design Competition, hosted by the Minhang District Federation of Trade Unions and hosted by the Wujing Town People's Government, went through more than three months of selection and evaluation. In the end, 79 ready-made clothing works from 20 groups of contestants appeared at the finals, creating a visually stunning feast with unique and ingenious qipao designs. The work "Flag Fantasy Baroque". The work "Jiangshan Xiangshou". The work "Xi Lan Chu Xiu". Representatives from various universities and enterprises cheer for their favorite design works. The competition is guided by the development needs of the service industry, with the goal of improving the skills and qualities of industry employees. It reflects the craftsmanship spirit of fashion designers who strive for excellence and promotes school enterprise cooperation. The award-winning works have novel and diverse ideas, and their designs are diverse

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