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- 1Highlights from Workers Accelerating the Essential Economy▼Highlights from the People Working to ACCELERATE the Essential Economy
A roundup of highlights features people working to accelerate the essential economy, spotlighting the workers and efforts that keep fundamental services and industries running. The item gathers moments and stories from those involved in this push, emphasizing the role of essential workers in economic growth and recovery.
- 2Kansas agriculture relies on immigrants the system has failed●Kansas agriculture and rural communities need immigrants, but system has failed them
A Kansas opinion piece argues that the state's agriculture sector and struggling rural communities depend on immigrant workers, yet the US immigration system has failed to provide them with a functioning, lawful pathway. The commentary frames immigration as essential to keeping farms staffed and small rural towns populated, and calls attention to the gap between that economic need and current federal policy.
- 3Poll workers do far more than hand out stickers on Election Day●Poll workers do much more than hand out stickers on Election Day
Poll workers carry out a wide range of duties on Election Day, from checking in voters and verifying registrations to setting up equipment and reporting results — not just handing out 'I voted' stickers. The piece highlights the behind-the-scenes labor that keeps elections running, often by temporary or volunteer staff working long shifts.
- 4Russian strike destroys Kusum pharmaceutical plant in Sumy●Российские террористы разрушили фармзавод "Кусум" в Сумах В результате атаки погиб работник инженерного отдела предприят
A Russian attack destroyed the Kusum pharmaceutical plant in Sumy, Ukraine, killing an engineer from the company's engineering department. The company says it is assessing the scale of the destruction, will continue operating, and aims to avoid disruptions to supplies of vital medicines.