Another strike is brewing at Amazon's doorstep in New York's Staten Island. This time, warehouse workers have joined the fray, joining thousands of union members who started striking earlier this week. But Amazon isn't worried, claiming the strike won't affect customer shipments. The retail giant ha
Erin McGregor, the sister of UFC star Conor McGregor, is making waves in the fashion world with her clothing brand, Imperfection. Growing up in Dublin, Erin and her siblings learned the values of hard work and perseverance from their parents. This upbringing has guided Erin as she navigates the comp
In the 1980s, Nike's basketball division was struggling. So, co-founder Phil Knight took a huge risk: he invested their entire $250, 000 marketing budget into a 21-year-old rookie named Michael Jordan. This groundbreaking five-year, $2. 5 million deal marked the start of a lasting partnership. Fast
Imagine trying to make scrambled eggs one morning and realizing that the price has shot up to more than last year's holiday season. Well, that's the reality many are facing due to the bird flu situation disrupting US egg production. The average cost of a dozen Grade A large eggs hit $3. 65 in Novemb
A decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. With 239 people on board, it's one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. The Malaysian government just agreed to restart the search, this time with a US company called Ocean Infinity. They'll on
In the United States, Amazon delivery drivers are protesting in four states. These drivers complain about long hours, heavy workloads, and little support. They say they have to deliver around 400 packages a day, with few breaks and no helpers. Amazon, however, says the strike won’t affect holiday de
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Peak Vista Community Health Centers may have acted illegally when they fired five medical providers last summer. The providers claimed they were dismissed for talking about forming a union. According to a recent ruling, Peak Vista might have v
Texas Instruments has just received a whooping sum of around $2 billion from the federal CHIPS Act. The funding will go towards building three new factories in Sherman, Texas, and Lehi, Utah. This project is expected to create about 2, 000 new jobs. Apart from this, the company anticipates getting a
Recently, a federal judge in Delaware gave some guidance on the WARN Act claims from Yellow Corp. ’s former employees. They argue they weren't properly notified ahead of mass layoffs in July 2023. The judge said Yellow was correct in using some defenses, but the notices given were "insufficient. " T
What makes a region develop economically in a high-quality way? This question is explored in a study that focuses on Chongqing's "One District, Two Groups" initiative from 2017 to 2021. By creating an index system with dimensions like economic vitality, coordinated growth, green development, and dig
