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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

Unions vs. Amazon: A Holiday Showdown

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

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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

Michael Jordan's Competitive Edge: A Tale of Nike's Risky Bet and Global Ambitions

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

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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Delivery Drivers Strike: What’s Behind the Amazon Protest?

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

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Nike CEO: We Forgot About Sports!

Nike's boss, Elliott Hill, recently admitted that the sports giant has lost its focus on sports, much to the surprise of investors. After a brief surge in shares, the company's stock took a nosedive when Hill forecasted a double-digit drop in revenue for the coming quarter. Hill, who took over in Oc

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Russia’s Attack on Kyiv: What Happened and Why?

Early morning on Friday, Kyiv witnessed a sudden attack by Russia, with five ballistic missiles striking the city. This attack was in response to an alleged Ukrainian strike on a military plant in Rostov a couple of days prior, according to the Kremlin. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to intercept a

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Attack in Yemen

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's New Tool: Helping Celebs and Creators Spot AI-Generated Look-Alike Content

Imagine finding a video where a digital twin of you is dancing or acting, and you didn't give permission for it! That's the problem YouTube wants to solve. They're teaming up with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to create a tool that helps celebrities, athletes, and top creators find AI-generated

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Mike Francesa's Podcast Success: Timing, Tech, and Talent

Legendary sports broadcaster Mike Francesa has seen a resurgence in his podcasting career, thanks to a perfect storm of factors. The New York sports scene has been a whirlwind, with the Mets making a shocking run to the NLCS and the Yankees reaching the World Series, while the Giants and Jets strugg

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

YouTube’s New Tool Lets Stars Track AI Deepfakes

YouTube is teaming up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to test a new feature that can find deepfakes using celebrities' likenesses. Starting next year, this tool will help stars and athletes spot unauthorized AI-generated content easily. Remember the viral Tom Cruise deepfake on TikTok a few years

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