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 new places.

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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 Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.
Wired - 1d
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 - 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
The Last Of Us Action Figure 2-Pack Gets First Discount At Amazon

Horizon Forbidden West - Aloy 6-Inch Deluxe Action Figure $35 (was ...
GameSpot - Dec. 12
The US must push Putin out the Syrian door

The overthrow of Assad by rebels led by HTS in Syria represents a major opportunity for the U.S. and its allies to recognize the importance of what just happened and take the lead in the Syria ...
The Hill - Dec. 12
The clock is running out on TikTok in the US

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest its Chinese ownership if it wants to keep operating, citing the need to protect national security due ...
The Hill - Dec. 10
Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.
BBC News - Dec. 4
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