Trump Threatens More News Outlets, and Injuries at Amazon’s Warehouses

Plus, a troubling trend in American schools.

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Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims

A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.
The New York Times - 3h
Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage

The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
The New York Times - 22h
Amazon union authorizes strike at 2 New York warehouses

Amazon's union has authorized strikes at two facilities in New York ahead of the looming Dec. 15 negotiating deadline. "Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities — JFK8 and DBK4 — have voted ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump’s Tariff and Immigration Plans Threaten Your Guacamole

Trump’s immigration and tariff plans will strain American farming and raise the prices you see at the store.
The New York Times - 4d
White House Threatens Biden Veto of Bipartisan Bill to Add New Judges

The legislation would create more than 60 new federal court seats over the next decade, giving the Trump White House a first shot at filling dozens of new vacancies.
The New York Times - 5d
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
Lonzo Ball wonders if his father's Big Baller Brand shoes caused his career-threatening knee injuries

Ball wore the shoes, which were the creation of his father, LaVar Ball, during his rookie season
CBS Sports - Dec. 6
Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more

President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists' sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge's case threatens to undermine ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?

Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.
CBS News - Dec. 2