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⚖️ US Says Marc Fogel Is ‘Wrongfully Detained’

A teacher from Butler County, who was arrested in Russia in 2021 for carrying medical cannabis, has been designated as “wrongfully detained” by the U.S. government. This classification requires federal agencies to work toward his release. Fogel is currently serving a 14-year sentence at a high-security penal colony. [KDKA]

📝 Nippon Makes Final Pitch for US Steel Deal

President Biden has until Jan. 7 to sign off on Nippon Steel’s $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel. As part of its last push for support, the Japan-based company is offering a 10-year guarantee that it won’t reduce production capacity at mills in six states without approval from the U.S. government. Biden previously vowed to block the deal. [Washington Post]

• Nippon Steel extended it closing deadline for the purchase of U.S. Steel to the first quarter of 2025. [Reuters]

🚈 2 Months of Downtown T Line Disruptions

Tracks between First Avenue and Steel Plaza stations are closed as crews replace the concrete beam that holds up light-rail tracks. A shuttle bus is running every 10 minutes from First Avenue to Steel Plaza, where riders can get on a local railcar and continue their commute. Work is expected to begin between the Steel Plaza and Gateway stations in February. [Union Progress]