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As Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuriesTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Robots Struggle to Match Warehouse Workers on ‘Really Hard’ Jobs
The machines can load and unload trucks, move goods and do other repetitive tasks but are stymied by some, like picking items from a pile.Business - The New York Times - November 19 -
What Trump's mass deportation plan would mean for immigrant workers and the economy
President-Elect Donald Trump says his mass deportation plan will go ahead. Hiring firms and labor economists have begun to weigh the damage.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Immigrant Workers–and the Companies That Employ Them
If your company relies on immigrant workers, you may need to brace for change. Here’s how, according to experts.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
What the vote means for corporate America
The result will have big consequences for companies spanning energy, cars and pharmaceuticalsWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
What a second Trump presidency means for big US tech firms
Instant boom enjoyed by some sectors belies complex decisions to be made on AI, monopolies and social media. When the US election result pushed shares in the artificial intelligence chip giant ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
What the results of the US election mean for the fight against antisemitism worldwide
The results of the U.S. elections offer a glimpse of hope for a fundamental profound change, and paves the path to peace.Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity
Experts expect Donald Trump’s next administration to relax cybersecurity rules on businesses, abandon concerns around human rights, and take an aggressive stance against the cyber armies of US ...Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris back no-tax-on-tips policy, but in an election where the economy is the No. 1 issue, economists say the idea is flawed.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Gonzales: Targeting workers instead of convicted criminals for deportation means 'government has failed us'
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said Sunday that targeting others besides convicted criminals for deportation means “government has failed us.” “You know, if we're going after the guy that's picking ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?
The U.S. will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied longer-range weapons to conduct strikes inside Russian territoryWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers
Federal officials said Thursday that farmworkers exposed to bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they are not showing any symptoms, especially if they were not wearing the proper ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
What the Budget means for your money
Key measures on tax, investments, pensions and propertyBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
What a Trump Victory Means for Tech
Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.Tech - The New York Times - November 8 -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?
Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
What Trump means for your money
UK investors and mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the effect of new White House policiesWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
What Trump means for Silicon Valley
I expect the administration, with the advice of Elon Musk, will adopt a mercantilist AI policyBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Brad Porter helped Amazon deploy an army of warehouse robots. His new creation—Proxie—could help other companies embrace more automation.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
How the Budget will affect you and your money
The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
What the UK Budget means for green growth
Government’s fiscal statement spooked bond market but cheered green groupsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Chris Mason: What a Trump victory means for the UK
How will Keir Starmer, the former north London human rights lawyer, gel with the brash New York billionaire?Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Trump Claims Victory: What It Means for Global Markets
Investors poured into stocks, crypto, and meme tokens overnight to position for a second Trump White House.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Watch: What does a Trump win mean for these Americans?
Voters across the US have their say on the re-election of Donald Trump.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
WATCH: What a Trump win means for the economy
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis examines how economics played a part in leading Trump into an election win.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?
We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Special Edition: What a Trump Victory Means
Plus, what to expect from his foreign policy.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
What does Trump's win mean for the environment?
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What does Trump's win mean for the environment? President-elect Trump’s electoral victory will ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
What a second Trump term means for health care
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What Trump's return could mean for US health policy President Trump’s imminent return to power is poised to ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapsesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means
After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.World - The New York Times - November 7