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California Court Issues $5.9 Million Fine on Amazon for Breaking Labor Law

California Court Issues $5.9 Million Fine on Amazon for Breaking Labor Law

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office fined Amazon $5.9 million for violating a state law that prevented warehouse workers from being pushed to work so quickly that their personal health and safety were put at risk.


US Pushes for Stricter Semiconductor Export Limits to China, Official Heads to Japan

A US official is traveling to Japan after discussions with the Dutch government to strengthen allied to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor technology.

FDA Approves Merck's Capvaxive Vaccine Designed to Prevent Pneumonia on Adults

The Food and Drug Administration approved Merck’s new vaccine, Capvaxive, which was designed to protect adults from a bacteria known as pneumococcus that could cause serious illnesses like pneumonia, but is yet to face the CDC’s scrutiny.

Panera Bread Slices Dozens of Jobs in Arizona Dough-Making Facility as Part of Rebranding Plans

Panera Bread recently announced that it was closing down its dough-making facility in Chandler, Arizona on Aug. 15, 2024, which also meant laying off all its 64 employees.


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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Federal Abortion Accommodations to Government Workers
A federal judge in Arkansas ruled that the lawsuit filed by 17 Republican states challenging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lacked standing.
Former Coca-Cola Museum Demolished to Give Way for Parking Lot
The former site of the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta, Georgia has been demolished to convert the property as a parking lot.
Ex-SEC Chief William Donaldson Dies Aged 93
The Yale University School of Management announced the death of its founding dean, former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Wiliam Donaldson, at the age of 93.
Emirates Slapped With $1.8 Million Fine for Flights in Off-Limits Regions, Including Iraq
Emirates has been fined $1.8 million by the US for conducting flights over restricted regions, while JetBlue Airways was permitted to sell seats on these flights under a code-sharing agreement, sparking scrutiny and regulatory review.
US Returns Additional $156 Million to Malaysia From Stolen 1MDB State Fund
The United States (US) has returned $156 million to Malaysia, which was recovered from assets seized in investigations into a global corruption scheme involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund.
G7 Agrees to Give Ukraine $50 Billion Loan Amid War vs. Russia
The leaders of the Group of Seven, the world’s wealthiest nations, have agreed to create a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight to survive Russia’s onslaught, with interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets used as collateral.
OpenAI Hires Ex-NSA Chief Paul M. Nakasone to its Board
Former National Security Agency (NSA) director and retired US Army general Paul M. Nakasone has been named as the new board member of OpenAI.
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk's Pay Package; X Demands Money from Ex-Employees, Citing Overpayment
Shareholders of Tesla approved the move to increase the pay package of CEO Elon Musk to $56 million.
2 Russian-Born American Citizens Arrested for Conspiring to Illegally Smuggle Snowmachines From US to Russia
Two Russian-born American citizens were arrested for attempting to illegally export $500,000 worth of snowmachines from the US to Russia via China.
US Sanctions Several Firms in Hong Kong, UAE for Involvement in Russian Gold Trade
The US has imposed sanctions on several companies based in Hong Kong and the UAE for involvement in the trade of gold produced by a sanctioned Russian miner.
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