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The US military has reduced its troop presence in Afghanistan by 2,000, leaving about 13,000 troops, despite no new peace deal with the Taliban. A settlement worth $260 million was reached with four drug companies to avoid a trial over the opioid crisis. In Chicago, teachers are on strike as negotiations with the school district continue over issues like class size and pay.

What did Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot urge teachers to do?

What issues are the Union and the school district divided on during the teachers' strike?