Shrinking Workforce Threatens Washington’s Apple Harvest
Washington state’s record apple crop faces a picker shortage as farms rely on the costly H-2A visa program to bring in needed hands—putting the harvest at risk.
October 2025
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UN Under Pressure: Budget Cuts and Staffing Challenges
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U.S. 20-Point Gaza Plan: Path to Peace or Endless Compromise?
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant on Diesel Power — Urgent External Supply Needed
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Art of the Deal: US Government Shutdown Sparks Gridlock
As the US federal government enters a partial shutdown, Senate stalemate raises tough questions on high-stakes negotiation skills.