The U.S. added two Chinese firms, a steel manufacturer and an artificial sweetener maker, to its Uyghur forced labor blacklist, bringing the total to 75 companies.
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Apple Found Illegally Limiting Messaging Use at Work to Prevent Employees From Discussing Work Conditions
Apple faces new NLRB complaints accusing the company of violating employee rights by restricting social media use, limiting Slack channels, and unlawfully firing employees involved in workplace activism.
Boeing Axes 17,000 Jobs as Strike by 30,000 Machinists Continues; 777x Model Launch Now Delayed to 2026
Boeing faces increasing losses as the ongoing machinist strike extends into its fifth week, causing workforce cuts as the production delays.
Monzo Employees Can Now Sell Shares as Valuation Hits $5.9 Billion
Monzo's valuation reaches $5.9 billion, allowing employees to sell shares through a secondary market sale as a reward for their contributions and to offer them liquidity.
US DOJ Considers Breaking up Google Over Monopoly Concerns; Company Warns It Would Harm Consumers
The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google due to its illegal monopoly in the search engine market, aiming to promote competition.
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Mining giant Fortescue rejects the "fantasy" of net zero by 2050, instead aiming for "real zero" by 2040, urging immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and stop burning fossil fuels.
Boeing faces another safety concerns as the NTSB warns that over 40 foreign operators may be using 737 aircraft with potentially faulty rudder components, raising fears of loss of control.
Mastercard plans to simplify subscription management by acquiring Minna Technologies, aiming to enhance consumer experience.
A chemical plant fire in Georgia has forced over 90,000 residents and businesses to shelter in place, with the EPA detecting chlorine in the air.
Nestlé UK saw a 98% rise in pre-tax profit and 7.4% increase in sales in 2023, despite ongoing inflation and supply chain pressures.
Cathay Pacific Takes Firm Stand on Passenger Conduct and Bans Couple Involved in Inflight Harassment
Cathay Pacific permanently banned a Chinese couple from flying after a viral video showed them harassing a fellow passenger over a reclined seat during a 17-hour flight.
Abortion organizations are cutting aid due to declining donations and rising travel costs, leaving many women unable to afford necessary procedures and travel expenses.
Southwest Airlines will cut operations in Atlanta by April 2025, reducing weekly flights from 567 to 381 and impacting over 300 employees.
23andMe’s board directors resigned as CEO Anne Wojcicki pushed to take the company private, while concerns remain over its financial struggles, privacy issues, and unresolved lawsuits.
