fired

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Several employees were later fired and filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, which in February dismissed the eight unfair labor charges it had brought against SpaceX, citing jurisdictional issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The U.S. military fired on the Palau-flagged Settebello Wednesday after the oil tanker failed to comply with American instructions, according to U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In a post on X, the US Central Command said an aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the tanker "after the crew repeatedly failed" to follow directions.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Most recently, he was fired by the Rangers in 2025 after two years with the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When her uncle found out she’d been fired, his wrath would be terrible.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman