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Mass Transit Grinds to a Halt as German Transport Workers Stage Nationwide Walkout

  A screen displays information about a nationwide BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) and other local public transport strike called by trade union VerdI A massive wave of strikes swept across Germany as tens of thousands of transport workers walked off the job, bringing much of the country’s public transit system to a standstill. Buses, trams, and subways in major cities—including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt—were heavily disrupted as workers demanded better conditions and more manageable schedules. The strike was organized by a major public-sector union after negotiations with municipal employers failed to produce progress on issues such as rest periods, shift lengths, and compensation for night and weekend work. Union leaders argue that staffing shortages and increasing workloads have pushed employees to their limits. Long‑distance rail services continued operating, but commuters relying on local transit faced significant delays and cancellations. The walkout marks one...
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gingerbread men cookies

 

  • Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup molasses
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    • Frosting of your choice

  • Instructions:

    1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
    2. Beat in molasses, egg and water.
    3. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
    4. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
    5. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
    6. Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
    7. Frost as desired.

Enjoy your gingerbread men cookies! 

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