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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 2024HEALTH

Work Stress in 911: A Fresh Look at Telecommunicators' Load

Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Mental Health in the Workforce: Who's Struggling the Most?

You might think that the type of work you do affects how mentally tough you are. But guess what? Age and gender play a much bigger role than the industry you work in. A recent study with over 5, 000 workers from all over Australia found some interesting things. First off, young adults, those betwee

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Senate Votes to Boost Social Security for Public Workers

Early on Saturday, the US Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector workers like firefighters, police officers, and teachers. The vote was 76 in favor and 20 against. If signed by President Joe Biden, the benefits will apply from

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Caught in the Middle: Federal Workers Face Christmas Uncertainty

As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about wh

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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 21 2024HEALTH

Unlocking Health Promotion: Digital Skills of Primary Care Workers in China

Health education and promotion are powerful tools for healthy aging and reducing illness. Primary care workers are crucial in delivering these interventions, especially through digital media. However, in China, the use of digital media for health promotion is not common. One key issue is that these

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Erin Andrews' Balancing Act: Work and Family in the Spotlight

Erin Andrews, a Fox sportscaster, knows a thing or two about balancing a busy career with family life. Recently, she shared a story on the 'Calm Down' podcast with her colleague, Charissa Thompson. While covering an NFL game between the Eagles and the Steelers, Erin received an urgent message about

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Navigating Medication Access for Immune Diseases: A Patient-Focused Approach

In the US, the healthcare system can be a bit of a puzzle, with different health plans and policies that make it hard for patients to get the medications they need. This is especially true for people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), who need special treatments. We're suggesting a

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Dec 20 2024SCIENCE

Seeing Numbers: How Space Affects Memory Tasks

Ever wondered how our brains handle numbers and space? Research usually looks at how our working memory (WM) helps us manage number sequences and judge sizes. But what about how the way we think about numbers long-term affects this? Imagine a mental number line (MNL), where small numbers are on the

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