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Vaughn Cockayne

Vaughn Cockayne is a Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Washington Times. He is an Ohio native and holds a bachelor's degree in Multi-Platform Journalism from Bowling Green State University. Vaughn previously worked as a freelance writer, covering data security and privacy issues before joining The Washington Times. He can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.

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‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’ postponed due to strike

The annual "Tournament of Champions" hosted by the TV show "Jeopardy!" is the latest victim of the Hollywood labor battle.

July 26, 2023

Teamsters win deal with UPS as unions buck businesses from coast to coast

The Teamsters Union secured significant concessions from UPS on Tuesday to avoid a massive strike, but other labor conflicts still rage across the U.S.

July 25, 2023

UPS and Teamsters avoid historic strike with tentative contract

UPS and the Teamsters Union on Tuesday reached a conditional agreement that helps the company avoid a massive strike.

July 25, 2023

California moves to protect countertop makers from lung disease

A California safety board voted last week to increase protection for workers making countertops after several developed deadly lung disease.

July 25, 2023

FedEx pilots reject contract deal as negotiations continue

Unionized FedEx pilots declined a tentative contract deal Monday that would have boosted pay by at least 30%.

July 25, 2023

UPS to offer better deal to Teamsters ahead of next week’s talks

UPS officials on Wednesday said they want to return to the bargaining table to deliver a sweeter deal to the Teamsters to avoid a strike.

July 20, 2023

Threads’ active users drop out dramatically

It seems the initial buzz of popularity is running out at Threads.

July 20, 2023

Virtual memorial held for explorer who died in Titan submersible implosion

The company that has the sole rights to all items on board the shipwrecked Titanic, RMS Titanic, Inc, held a virtual memorial this week for French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who perished in the Titan submersible implosion.

July 20, 2023

Man, 71, dies in Death Valley National Park as temperatures soar

A 71-year-old man died this week in California's Death Valley National Park after experiencing severe heat.

July 20, 2023

Dollar General on the hook for $17 million in workplace-safety fines

Dollar General, one of the most profitable retail stores in the country, still owes at least $17 million worth of fines related to workplace safety violations.

July 19, 2023

Netflix cuts basic tier in U.S. and U.K.

Viewers in the U.S. and U.K. no longer can sign up for a basic Netflix subscription plan after the streaming company dropped the tier.

July 19, 2023

Ex-employee files lawsuit accusing Twitter of targeting him for layoffs due to his age

An ex-employee is accusing Twitter of firing him for being too old.

July 19, 2023

Hollywood unions file labor complaint against NBCUniversal

The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild this week have filed grievances with the National Labor Relations Board against NBCUniversal over what the unions call unsafe picketing conditions.

July 19, 2023

Delta passengers hospitalized after sitting in hot plane for hours

A Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta was canceled Monday after several passengers experienced heat-related illnesses.

July 19, 2023

Tesla board members agree to give back over $700 million in compensation

Members of Tesla's board of directors have agreed to return $735 million in stock awards to the company as part of a settlement that accused the executives of grossly overpaying themselves.

July 18, 2023

UPS to train nonunion drivers as strike looms

As the Teamsters Union prepares to lead thousands of UPS drivers off the road next month, UPS announced this week that it will train nonunion employees to pick up the slack.

July 18, 2023

Apple appeals to Supreme Court to keep App Store payments exclusive

Even though it defeated other tech companies in a lengthy antitrust lawsuit, Apple is asking the Supreme Court to further cement its victory.

July 18, 2023

Some influencers to join striking actors on picket lines

The Screen Actors Guild has issued guidelines for online influencers in an effort to avoid confusion and foster solidarity during the actors' strike against Hollywood studios.

July 18, 2023