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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Georgia election workers move for 'severe' sanctions against Giuliani
Attorneys for two ex-Georgia election workers have asked a judge to impose "severe" sanctions on Rudy Giuliani for what they call his "willful flouting" of court orders.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives
President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
What to know about powerful earthquake, tsunami warning in Northern California
Residents in Eureka, California, are being urged to move inland after a strong earthquake struck off California's coast, triggering tsunami warnings. CBS News Bay Area has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
German police arrest a man after a hospital worker is killed with a crossbow
Officials say an employee at a hospital in central Germany died in an attack by a man wielding a crossbowABC News - Dec. 5 -
Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Boeing whistleblower says company's "toxic culture" threatened workers' safety
A Boeing Space whistleblower spoke out about alleged retaliation he faced from the company, claiming there was a "toxic culture" that threatened workers' safety. The accusation comes as the company ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
How to make sure texts and calls are encrypted after the FBI's warning about Chinese hackers
Federal officials warned that a massive Chinese hacking operation against American telecommunications companies hasn’t yet been fully expelled.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches
The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Russian general warned US about hypersonic missile test in Mediterranean: Exclusive
Russia's top general warned America's top general that U.S. Navy ships should not be close to an upcoming Russian hypersonic missile test in the eastern Mediterranean.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Powell's debt warning
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell warns US on 'unsustainable' path Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Economy cools off after election, ISM finds. Businesses anxious about Trump’s economic plans.
Service-oriented companies in the U.S. grew in November at the slowest pace in three months, reflecting uncertainty about how the incoming Trump administration will affect the economy.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds
AI boom will enrich giant tech companies but creators’ rights and income will be drastically reduced unless policymakers intervene, report warns. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Antidoping Agency Froze Out Investigators Who Warned About China
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s investigative unit highlighted intelligence about Chinese athletes possibly using a banned medication, but was kept out of the loop when 23 swimmers tested positive ...The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips
Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Mike Bloomberg warns making RFK Jr. HHS secretary risks killing Americans, urges Senate to reject him
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concernsABC News - Dec. 3 -
How Amazon Delivers Packages Within A Day
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have figured out that if they get you your online order today, you will probably spend more tomorrow.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Is Building a Mega AI Supercomputer With Anthropic
At its Re:Invent conference, Amazon also announced new tools to help customers build generative AI programs, including one that checks whether a chatbot’s outputs are accurate or not.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth meeting with Republican senators as allegations surface about time at veterans charity
CBS News has confirmed that allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct forced President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers
A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
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Amazon trucking contractors have higher rates of safety violations, CBS News finds
Contracted truckers hauling packages between Amazon facilities are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior on the roads than other carriers, according to federal data analyzed by CBS News.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Amazon Employees Doubt Leaders’ Carbon Reduction Commitments
An internal survey by the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group challenged the company’s reporting and progress in reducing its carbon footprint.Inc. - Dec. 2
