Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
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Powell says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape’ — and the Fed intends to keep it that way
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Israel notifies U.S. of intent to launch Lebanon ground incursion, official says
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Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.5 hours ago -
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Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.5 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
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U.S. and Allies Sound Alarm Over War Ties Among Axis of Adversaries
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Analysis: Iran reluctant so far to retaliate against Israel after airstrike kills Hezbollah leader
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What to know about looming U.S. port strike
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Business - The New York Times
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Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
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World - Financial Times
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Dockworkers Strike at U.S. Ports Could Begin Tuesday
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Business - The New York Times
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Israeli ground operation in Lebanon could be imminent, U.S. officials say
Hamas leader in Lebanon killed; Israel strikes central Beirut for first time in 18 years14 hours ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
EU ministers scramble to find a response to Middle East carnage
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Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices
An investigation focused on three of the world’s largest shrimp producers claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is ...17 hours ago -
World - ABC News
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
An investigation focused on three of the world’s largest shrimp producers claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is ...17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
High tech, high yields? The Kenyan farmers deploying AI to increase productivity
AI apps are increasingly popular among small-scale farmers seeking to improve the quality and quantity of their crop. Sammy Selim strode through the dense, shiny green bushes on the slopes of his ...18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Baby Reindeer was wrongly billed by Netflix as a ‘true story’, judge finds
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Families try to find those unaccounted following floods in Tennessee
In hard-hit eastern Tennessee, flooding swallowed up entire neighborhoods. Tonight dozens of people unaccounted for and their loved ones are desperate for any news. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson ...23 hours ago -
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McDonald’s and big supermarkets failed to spot slavery, BBC finds
Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.23 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
2024 Presidents Cup: Individual player records for U.S. and International teams
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Oakland one of five U.S. cities to achieve amazing championship feat
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International player takes shot at American, deletes tweet; U.S. player responds
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U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes
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5 Tips Entrepreneurs Needs to Find the Right Business Coach
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U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria in airstrikes
U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria in airstrikesYesterday -
World - Financial Times
America’s largest supermarket merger hangs on the fate of its workers
Union’s opposition to Kroger’s $25bn purchase of Albertsons sparks doubts in local affiliateYesterday