WASHINGTON — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members, a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who drew labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members, a key part of the Democratic base who have gravitated in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests. “Lori’s strong support from both the Business and Labor communities will ensure that the Labor Department can unite Americans of all backgrounds behind our Agenda for unprecedented National Success — Making America Richer, Wealthier, Stronger and more Prosperous than ever before!” Trump said in a statement announcing his choice Friday night. For decades, labor unions sided with Democrats and were greeted largely with hostility by Republicans. Now, with Trump’s populist appeal, his working-class base saw a decent share of union rank-and-file voting for Republicans this year, even as major unions, including the AFL-CIO and the United Auto Workers, endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris in the White House race. Trump sat down with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union leadership and members this year. When he emerged from that meeting, he boasted that a significant chunk of union voters were backing him. Of a possible Teamsters endorsement, he said, “Stranger things have happened.” The Teamsters ultimately declined to endorse either Trump, the former president, or Harris, the vice president, though leader Sean O’Brien had a prominent speaking slot at the Republican National Convention. Kara Deniz, a Teamsters spokesperson, told the Associated Press that O’Brien met with more than a dozen House Republicans this past week to lobby on behalf of Chavez-DeRemer. “Chavez-DeRemer would be an excellent choice for labor secretary and has his backing,” Deniz said. The work of the Labor Department affects workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize and employers’ rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. On Election Day, Trump deepened his support among voters without a college degree after running just slightly ahead of Democrat Joe Biden with noncollege voters in 2020. Trump made modest gains, earning a clear majority of this group, while only about 4 in 10 supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide. Roughly 18% of voters in this year’s election were from union households, with Harris winning a majority of the group. But Trump’s performance among union members kept him competitive and helped him win key states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Chavez-DeRemer was one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act, which would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The measure would weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Trump’s first term saw firmly pro-business policies from his appointees across government, including those on the National Labor Relations Board. Trump, a real estate developer and businessman before winning the presidency, generally has backed policies that would make it harder for workers to unionize. During his recent campaign, Trump criticized union bosses and at one point suggested UAW members should not pay their dues. His first administration did expand overtime eligibility rules, but not nearly as much as Democrats wanted, and a Trump-appointed judge since struck down the Biden administration’s more generous overtime rules. Trump stacked his incoming administration with officials who worked on the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” blueprint, which includes a sharp swing away from Biden’s pro-union policies. “Chavez-DeRemer’s record suggests she understands the value of policies that strengthen workers’ rights and economic security,” said Rebecca Dixon, president and CEO of National Employment Law Project, which is backed by many of the country’s major labor unions. “But the Trump administration’s agenda is fundamentally at odds with these principles, threatening to roll back workplace protections, undermine collective bargaining, and prioritize corporate profits over the needs of working people. This is where her true commitment to workers will be tested.” Other union leaders also issued praise but sounded a note of caution. “Educators and working families across the nation will be watching ... as she moves through the confirmation process,” the president of the National Education Association, Becky Pringle, said, “and hope to hear a pledge from her to continue to stand up for workers and students as her record suggests, not blind loyalty to the Project 2025 agenda.” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler welcomed the choice while taking care to note Trump’s history of opposing polices that support unions. “It remains to be seen what she will be permitted to do as secretary of labor in an administration with a dramatically anti-worker agenda,” Shuler said. 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Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Hearts head coach Neil Critchley admits there is a list of things he wants to discuss with the club’s new sporting director Graeme Jones. After leaving his position as performance director at the Scottish Football Association, Jones officially began work at Riccarton today [Monday]. He had been operating in his SFA role whilst also dipping a toe into Hearts matters with the association’s blessing in recent weeks. He will work closely with Critchley on various levels but also oversee other departments at the Edinburgh club, including the youth academy, women’s teams and sports science. Critchley is keen to develop a strong relationship ahead of the January transfer window. Advertisement Advertisement “I've spoken to Graeme many times at length, whether that's on the phone or WhatsApp or face-to-face,” said Critchley, who was appointed in Gorgie last month. “But also he's had his job to do as well and he's been busy with the last few international camps. He has been trying to be as respectful as possible of his position and his role. “I've got so many things that I want to talk to him about and I'm sure that's the same for Graeme as well. I only spoke to him the other day but it's going to be good for me and the football club that he's now in full-time. I'll try not to bombard him with too much too soon.” Whilst some managers are not keen to work beneath a sporting director, Critchley stressed he has no qualms. “I think I have had that before,” he remarked. “As long as you're aligned in the way that you think and you see the club moving forward. “You want to have a close relationship, a working relationship, a personal relationship where you have the honest, challenging, tough conversations - but also you know that you're there to support each other because ultimately we're all there for the same benefit which is to make this football club better. I know Graeme is passionate about his role and what he wants to do and I’m similar. So I think that's a good starting point.” Advertisement Advertisement Hearts are keen to sign a striker during January but also want to move some high-earning players on if possible. Critchley is reluctant to put a figure on how many new recruits might arrive. “I wouldn't put a figure on that. I'd say we've got a big squad here at the moment so my problem is having to leave players out. That's been a tough time,” he said. “January is a few weeks away. Will we look to strengthen the squad? Possibly, but also my focus at the moment is still working with the players inside the building - developing them and helping them to understand how we want to play. January will take care of itself when we get there. I think we've got about 500 games before January.” Critchley is keen to work with a slightly smaller squad, although the number of exits will not necessarily dictate the number of new signings. “No I don't think so. You want a squad that's manageable,” he said. “You want a squad that is competitive and I think it's important that they all feel as though the opportunity is there for them to play. We have also got to provide a pathway for our younger players as well. Just having the right amount of players is important and we'll see in January what happens with ins and outs.”Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52
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Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa are not available for the San Francisco 49ers when they enter Green Bay with designs on finding their finishing kick on Sunday afternoon. Purdy is out with a right shoulder injury and won't leave the sideline at Lambeau Field, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, when he also declared Bosa out and confirmed journeyman Brandon Allen would make his 10th career start at quarterback. "Outside of here people haven't seen a lot of Brandon. But it's his second year (with the 49ers)," Shanahan said. "Obviously guys want Brock up, but guys are excited to see Brandon play." Shanahan said the 49ers are "a little surprised" Purdy experienced tightness and discomfort in his shoulder after an MRI exam on Monday that showed no long-term cause for concern. "The way it responded this week, it's really up in the air for next week," Shanahan said of Purdy's long-term prognosis. Allen's last NFL start on the road was with the Bengals at the Ravens in 2020. Allen completed 6 of 21 passes for 48 yards with two interceptions. He finished with a passer rating of 0.0 in a 38--3 loss. "It's definitely an opportunity for me to go out and play well and put our guys in a good position to win the game," Allen said Friday. "And obviously we want Brock back and healthy and all that, but for time being, it is an opportunity for me." Purdy took the practice field Thursday with the intent to participate. His shoulder tightened significantly, and the 49ers ushered him off the field to meet with trainers. Purdy beat the Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs at San Francisco in January, but Allen is familiar to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur was an assistant coach with the Rams during Allen's two-year run in Los Angeles. Allen broke into the NFL in 2016 with the Jaguars and is 2-7 in nine career starts. He went 1-2 with the Broncos in 2019 and 1-5 in six starts over two years with the Bengals in 2020 and ‘21. A victory against the visiting 49ers on Sunday would bolster the Packers' playoff chances, send a conference rival below .500 and avenge a bitter playoff defeat. Those seemingly rank in no particular order for the Packers (8-3), although they don't shy from living at least partially in the past ahead of a Week 12 showdown. San Francisco eliminated Green Bay 24-21 in the NFC divisional playoffs last season, scoring 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. "That's what you've got to sit with all offseason, is going back, watching the game, trying to see what you could have done better," Packers quarterback Jordan Love said. "What you could have done differently in that game. ... Just knowing that's the team that knocked us out, we're definitely hungry for this game." Ditto for San Francisco. The 49ers fell to 5-5 after last week's 20-17 home loss to Seattle, done in by Geno Smith's 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds to play. Still only a game behind NFC West-leading Arizona, the reigning conference champion 49ers are just 1-3 in division play and can ill afford to lose more ground. A visit to AFC East leader Buffalo awaits after the trip to Green Bay. While they're dealing with plenty of not-so-good news on the injury front, the 49ers do anticipate the return of other contributors. Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who missed the past two games following the death of his 1-year-old daughter, practiced Wednesday. Tight end George Kittle also is eager to play after a nagging hamstring injury sidelined him against the Seahawks. "Very excited," Kittle said. "Can't pass up playing the Packers, so no, I will be out there for sure." Allen was a three-year starter at Arkansas but has been a journeyman backup since entering the NFL in 2016 as the 201st overall pick of the Jaguars. Shanahan and LaFleur have been fierce competitors since twice working together, first as low-level assistants with the Texans in 2008, then on the so-called "dream team" staff in Washington that also included Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and Raheem Morris; and two seasons with the Falcons (2015, 2016) where LaFleur was quarterbacks coach and Shanahan called the plays. Shanahan scored the most recent win over LaFleur in January. Green Bay has won seven of the past eight regular-season meetings between the franchises. But the familiarity and shared-brain approach to offense that has the coaches completed each other's play calls has led to some tight games. The past three at Lambeau Field were all decided by three points. Green Bay, which hosts a home game on Thanksgiving next Thursday, is starting a run of three games in 12 days. They'll play back-to-back Thursday games. Their Week 14 game is at Detroit. That might make it good news for LaFleur that surprising contributors have emerged of late. Packers wideout Christian Watson had a career-best 150 receiving yards on only four catches during last week's 20-19 road win against the Chicago Bears. His diving 60-yard reception in the fourth quarter put the Packers in position for Love's go-ahead, 1-yard scoring run with 2:59 to play. Watson entered the game with eight catches for 83 yards over his previous three contests, but LaFleur assured Watson remains a "big part" of the attack. "He's a guy who's got every measurable known to man in terms of the size, the speed, and it's not like those were easy plays he was making," LaFleur said. "He was making tough, contested catches." San Francisco will aim to generate more pressure against Love than the Bears, who sacked him just once. The 49ers collected four sacks against the Seahawks, with Bosa and Leonard Floyd contributing 1.5 apiece. Recent regular-season history between the Packers and 49ers at Lambeau Field has favored Green Bay. The Packers have won seven of their past eight home games against the 49ers and are 22-11 versus San Francisco at home all-time. Green Bay leads the series 34-28-1. --Field Level Media
The S&P 500 is having another tremendous year, rising by 27% as of Monday's close. In five years, the broad index has nearly doubled in value. While that's impressive, it also raises the question of whether the stock market is too hot to invest in right now. The concern many investors may have is whether the market is due for a slowdown, or worse: that a bear market may be around the corner. For growth investors, rather than picking stocks individually, a safer approach nowadays may be to invest in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is less vulnerable to a single investment and can still generate solid returns in the long run. These types of investments can help you reduce your risk while staying invested in the market. A couple of top Vanguard ETFs that can be highly attractive to growth investors are the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF ( VUG 0.68% ) and the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF ( VOT 0.74% ) . Here's a look at why these can be ideal investments to buy and forget about. Vanguard Growth Index Fund What's attractive about the Vanguard Growth Index ETF is that it has positions in large U.S. stocks and is suitable for buy-and-hold investors since it has a low expense ratio of just 0.04 %. As of the end of October, the ETF contained 182 stocks with a heavy exposure to tech, which accounts for 58% of its total weight. Apple , Nvidia , and Microsoft are the fund's top holdings, giving investors a position in the leading growth stocks in the world. And those stocks have helped it outperform the S&P 500 over the past five years, with the fund more than doubling in value during that stretch. ^SPX data by YCharts. While those stocks aren't cheap holdings these days, investing in top tech companies can still be a good way to position yourself for strong returns in the long run. And by having a diverse investment such as the Vanguard Growth Index ETF, you're not overly dependent on any single stock as you might be if you were picking individual companies to add to your portfolio. Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF For investors craving a bit more upside, Vanguard's Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund may be an enticing option. As the name suggests, it focuses on mid-cap stocks, which can have significant potential in the long run given their more modest valuations. These can sometimes be risky investments. However, the advantage with an ETF is that not only is the stock-picking done for you, but the risk is also not as significant given the fund's diversification. The fund contains 140 stocks, and the median market cap is just under $38 billion. It isn't heavily skewed to one sector; tech stocks make up 23% of its holdings, followed by industrials at 22%, consumer discretionary at 14%, and healthcare at 12% -- the only sectors that account for more than 10%. The largest holding in the fund is Palantir Technologies , but at around 2.3%, its percentage of the ETF's total weight isn't significant enough to have a drastic impact on how the fund does. There's some solid diversification here, making the ETF a more balanced option than other funds. And its expense ratio of 0.07% is also fairly low. ^SPX data by YCharts. The fund has underperformed the market in recent years, but that doesn't mean the trend will continue. As tech stocks become overvalued, it may only be a matter of time before growth investors target stocks with more upside, like many of the mid-cap stocks within this fund.
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After 149 shows, an estimated US$2 billion in revenue and countless outfit changes, Taylor Swift takes to the stage tonight in Vancouver for the final show of her record-smashing Eras Tour. It’s the superstar’s third sold-out night at BC Place, where she has received a delirious welcome from Swifties both local and international. Swift has reciprocated the feeling, telling the audience on Friday night that she chose Canada and Vancouver to close out the tour because the fans not only know the lyrics, they “scream them.” Swifties have been planning something special to end the tour, with Swift forums abuzz with suggestions to surprise her by singing “Happy Birthday” at tonight’s show, ahead of Swift’s 35th birthday on Dec. 13. Fan projects like this have been a big part of the Eras Tour, with chants and patterned clapping breaking out during various songs. University of Kansas sociology professor and “Swiftologist” Brian Donovan says such moments of joyous social solidarity are known as “collective effervescence.” “What is interesting about the Eras Tour is that it also brought about unique cultural things like the trading of friendship bracelets,” he said, noting such practices were fan-driven and were not organized by Swift or her team. Swiftie Jenny Fox got tickets to Saturday’s show after seeing daughter Avery’s reaction to the Eras Tour movie. “I texted my husband in the theatre and said that if this is how it is in a movie theatre, I can’t even imagine what it would be like to see and experience this in real life in a massive stadium and to see the joy on Avery’s face,” she said. University of British Columbia philosophy professor Kimberley Brownlee said Swift’s concerts and the fans’ involvement have provided something “glorious,” and a “joy we get to share in collectively.” Before Swift’s Vancouver dates, she performed six shows in Toronto last month. Canada was announced as a late addition to the tour last year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had previously pleaded with the star on social media to visit Canada, telling her “don’t make it another cruel summer.” Trudeau and family members were among Swifties at the Toronto shows, as were former U.S. president Bill Clinton and wife Hillary. For Fox, attending the tour in Vancouver with her daughter has special meaning. Fox is the primary caretaker for her own mother, who has late-stage Alzheimer’s. Music, she said, has become the last connection to the person her mom once was. “As soon as we put certain music on, mom comes back,” she said. “So music is very near and dear to us. We play a lot of music, and a lot of Taylor Swift with her, so there is that love and memory and special tie to it.” She says music endures, and attending The Eras Tour together will be something she and Avery can hold on to. “It’s something that we will forever remember,” she said.