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Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season
Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline. Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after ...The Guardian - 8h -
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 - 1d -
Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 workers have contracted the virus.Wired - 2d -
DOGE takes aim at federal workers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...The Hill - 7h -
Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds
E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.CBS News - 8h -
Senate report accuses Amazon of manipulating worker injury data
A report by Senate Democrats released Monday accused Amazon of manipulating data on worker injuries and brushing aside workplace concerns. The report, released Sunday by Sen. Bernie Sanders ...The Hill - 9h -
AI admin tools pose a threat to national security
Even seemingly innocuous tasks designed to enhance efficiency in the military could compromise our safetyFinancial Times - 15h -
Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric
President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...The Hill - 19h -
No Evidence Drones in Northeast Are a Threat, Officials Say
Numerous sightings of flying objects in recent weeks have raised alarm, but federal law enforcement officials say that at least some were manned aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters.The New York Times - 2d -
Florida woman arrested for copycat insurance company threat
A Florida woman is being accused of threatening an insurance company, an apparent copycat attempt replicating points of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.CBS News - 3d -
Trump mass deportation threats infuriate immigrant advocates
President-elect Trump’s pledge to enact mass deportations and end birthright citizenship, potentially affecting millions of U.S. citizens, is raising alarm bells among immigrant communities who ...The Hill - 4d -
Progress in Southern California wildfire battle, but threat continues
High winds posed a continuing threat to parts of Southern California hit by explosive wildfires. More than a dozen homes were destroyed or damaged, and thousands remained under evacuation orders or ...NBC News - 5d -
Lawmakers face deepfake threats
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of ...The Hill - 5d -
For Trudeau, Trump’s tariff threat is a test
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent post announcing his plan to enact a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming into the United States has shaken the Canadian political establishment.The Hill - 5d -
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - 6d -
Trump jabs at Canada, Trudeau as tariffs threats continue
President-elect Donald Trump says he looks forward to talking about tariffs with Canada's Justin Trudeau as fears about rising costs in the U.S. grow. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 6d -
Is Trump a threat to the US economy? With Larry Summers
Martin Wolf in conversation with the former US Treasury SecretaryFinancial Times - 6d -
Greene says she is safe after bomb threat
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) confirmed she is safe after reports swirled of an email sent to law enforcement containing a bomb threat targeting the lawmaker. "The Rome Police Department's ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Cheney responds to Trump jail threat: ‘Here’s the truth’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) responded to President-elect Trump’s threat that he would throw members who sat on the House committee that investigated rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Massachusetts Democrat says she was targeted by bomb threat
Rep. Lori Tahan (D-Mass.) shared that she and her family were the target of a bomb threat on Saturday. “This morning, I was made aware of a bomb threat targeting my family and me,” she wrote in the ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
California Capitol in Sacramento evacuated over threat
The California Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after an email threat, according to local law enforcement. “On December 6, 2024, an email threat was received at the State Capitol,” California ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Russell says Verstappen issued threat in Qatar
George Russell has escalated his war of words with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, claiming the Dutchman threatened to "put me on my f--ing head in the wall" during the Qatar Grand Prix.ESPN - 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 tariff threats could open the door to China
The elephant in the room is China, the other nation Trump has vowed to hit with tariffs.The Hill - 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 -
Defeat the Iranian threat by empowering the people of Iran
It is in America's national security interest to help the people of Iran to replace the Islamic regime.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom
A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter
Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.BBC News - 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 -
How the EU should deal with Trump’s tariff threat
Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rulesFinancial Times - Dec. 2
