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Why Starbucks and Amazon workers are striking

Employees at Starbucks stores started a five-day strike in several U.S. cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, workers are on strike at more than a half dozen Amazon facilities, with ...

CBS News - 1h

Potential TikTok Bidder Prepares Business Overhaul

Billionaire businessman Frank McCourt would change TikTok’s business model.

Inc. - 4h

Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?

A recent visit to the company’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.

The New York Times - 6h

This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe

Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to ...

Wired - 7h

Is Amazon’s Drone Delivery Finally Ready for Prime Time?

We flew to Arizona to test the recently debuted service ourselves.

The New York Times - 14h

Amazon to Settle Probe With Safety Measures

Amazon settled the issue by implementing safety measures at 10 facilities.

Inc. - 1d

Amazon Delivery Drivers at Seven Hubs Walk Out

The retail giant said it expected its operations to be largely unaffected by the strike of some drivers at contracting firms Amazon uses to deliver packages.

The New York Times - 1d

Amazon Reaches Settlement to Resolve Federal Safety Accusations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration agreed to withdraw citations at nine of 10 warehouses where it had flagged violations; the company agreed to a $145,000 penalty.

The New York Times - 1d

Amazon settles worker safety investigation

Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over working conditions at the e-commerce giant’s facilities, the Labor Department announced Thursday. ...

The Hill - 11h

Will Amazon strike affect your holiday packages?

Thousands of Amazon drivers across the country are working off the job as the holiday rush to deliver packages heats up

The Hill - 13h

Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?

A recent visit to Amazon’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.

The New York Times - 16h

What to know about the Teamsters' strike against Amazon

The Teamsters have launched the biggest strike against Amazon in U.S. history, and it comes during the height of the retailer's busy holiday season. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - 1d

Will Amazon strikes impact holiday shipping?

Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 1d

Amazon workers on strike at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers in several cities are striking to protest wages in the U.S. Jason Miller, a supply chain management professor at Michigan State University, joins CBS News with more on the demands.

CBS News - 1d

As Holidays Loom, Thousands of Amazon Workers Go on Strike

Amazon members of the Teamsters began a walkout during the final holiday season buying push, hoping to force the company to recognize and negotiate with their union.

Inc. - 1d

Amazon workers to strike at multiple sites: Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Amazon workers would strike starting on Thursday in five confirmed states ahead of the Christmas holiday, citing the company’s absence ...

The Hill - 1d

Why Amazon workers are striking days before Christmas

Amazon workers in multiple cities are on a strike led by the Teamsters union. This comes during the Christmas holiday rush on package deliveries. Paul Clark, a labor and employment relations ...

CBS News - 1d

Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities

Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.

CBS News - 1d

Teamsters begin 'largest strike' against Amazon

The Teamsters said the strike will begin Thursday at several facilities, including in New York City, Atlanta, California and Illinois.

ABC News - 1d

More clubs join calls for English rugby union overhaul

National League 1 clubs unite to join mounting calls for an overhaul of the way rugby union is run in England amid the ongoing controversy over record financial losses and executive bonuses.

BBC News - 3d

DHS overhauls H-1B visa program

The Biden administration announced a new rule Tuesday clarifying who can apply for an H-1B work visa, a key program to attract international talent that’s been criticized as too complicated and ...

The Hill - 3d

Amazon Teamsters Authorize Third Strike at U.S. Facility

Illinois union members join workers in New York City in calling for a work stoppage.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

How to use up your FSA funds on Amazon

Amazon has a variety of FSA-eligible products, including major brands like EltaMD and Theragun as well as face wash, pimple patches and more.

NBC News - 4d

Amazon and the endangered future of the middle manager

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy delivered one of 2024's major job headlines with his five-day office mandate, but there's a bigger tech organizational shakeup at work.

CNBC - 5d

Trump's tax plan is uncertain for 2025 — here are key lessons from his 2017 tax overhaul

Trillions in Trump's tax cuts will expire after 2025 without action from Congress. Here are key lessons from his 2017 tax overhaul.

CNBC - 6d

District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government

Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayors

Financial Times - Dec. 13

Amazon Is Now Selling Hyundai Vehicles Through Amazon Autos

Amazon’s partnership with Hyundai means you can use the e-retailer to purchase a brand-new car online. More manufacturers will be joining the new service, called Amazon Autos, next year.

Wired - Dec. 10

EU's New Competition Chief Plans Policy Overhaul

The new chief of the European Union’s antitrust arm plans to overhaul the bloc’s approach to enforcement to safeguard its competitiveness globally.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Games Workshop, Amazon Agree Warhammer Rights Deal

Games Workshop said it granted Amazon.com exclusive rights to films and television series of the U.K. company’s popular Warhammer game.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood

The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Rupert Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in bitter legal dispute

Media mogul’s attempt to put control of his news empire in son Lachlan’s hands is rejected by Nevada court

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Billionaires plan overhaul of US news groups as media confronts trust issue

Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos announce efforts to address bias at LA Times and Washington Post

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) Review: Room for More

The Scribe remains a great digital notebook for Kindle loyalists, even if not much has changed over the original.

Wired - Dec. 8

HSBC announces leadership changes in restructuring overhaul

Private banking head Annabel Spring set to leave with her role to be split between Gabriel Castello and Lavanya Chari

Financial Times - 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

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

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

Why Whitner claims 49ers' roster needs ‘overhaul' in 2025

NBC Sports Bay Area's Donte Whitner explained why the San Francisco 49ers should overhaul the roster for the 2025 NFL season in the latest episode of "Hitner's Hot Take."

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

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

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