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Thousands of US Amazon staff strike days before Christmas

Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched what they called the "largest strike against Amazon in US history" seeking to maximize pressure on the retail behemoth at the height of the holiday shopping season.

2024-12-19 18:30

Mystery Drone Sightings: Drones Now Banned In More Than A Dozen New Jersey Cities, FAA Says (Updated)

The restrictions are for “special security reasons,” the FAA said, and threaten the use “deadly force” on drones identified as threats.

2024-12-19 16:54

Prime Grinch: Amazon Workers Stage Strikes During Height of Christmas Rush

Teamsters union members went on strike at seven Amazon facilities in four states Thursday morning, demanding better wages and benefits amidst the company's soaring profits. The strike was timed for the height of the Christmas rush, as consumers around the cou…

2024-12-19 15:52

Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

Amazon says it doesn't expect an impact on its operations during what the union calls the largest strike against the company in U.S. history.

2024-12-19 15:30

US Amazon workers strike amid Christmas rush

<p>Amazon.com workers at seven centres in the United States walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush, aiming to pressure the retailer into contract talks with their union.</p>

2024-12-19 13:07

Mystery Drones Saga: President Biden Calls Sightings ‘Nothing Nefarious, Apparently’ (Updated)

Officials sound alarm over reports of the strange sights—seen over New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania—with one asking for a “limited state of emergency.”

2024-12-18 13:53

'Tired of Amazon's Lies,' California Teamsters Join Strike Threat

Amazon faces a growing threat of a major walkout in the United States, with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announcing Tuesday that workers at four of the online retail giant's Southern California facilities have "overwhelmingly" voted to authorize…

2024-12-17 23:22

The 21 Best Documentaries and Documentary Series of 2024

From "Anatomy of Lies" to "Zurawski v Texas," the year's best documentaries highlight the continuing evolution of nonfiction storytelling.

2024-12-17 23:00

Conservative Documentary ‘Am I Racist?’ Snubbed By Oscar Doc Voters, Despite Claiming Box Office Crown

Am I Racist?, the controversial documentary that satirizes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, failed to make the Oscar shortlist of nonfiction features today, despite earning more money at the box office than any other documentary this year, by far.…

2024-12-17 22:45

Amazon Hit With Potential Strike and Damning Senate Report Ahead of Holiday Rush

Bernie Sanders released a report on abusive conditions at Amazon warehouses as workers prepare for a pre-holiday strike.

2024-12-17 18:34