San Jose (Calif)

About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend

The union representing the workers, Unite Here, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled.

By Sydney Ember

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Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories

As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike.

By Kim Beil

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Simone Biles Shows She’s Not Just Easing Her Way Back

In just her second elite meet following a two-year hiatus, Biles, 26, won a record eighth U.S. all-around title and became the oldest gymnast to win the championship.

By Carla Correa

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