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Premier Inn Workers Rally Over 1,500 Job Cut Plans

Premier Inn Workers Rally Over 1,500 Job Cut Plans

Premier Inn workers protested at Whitbread’s annual shareholder meeting against plans to cut 1,500 jobs, despite reported profit increases.


Record-Breaking Heatwaves Linked to New Shipping Fuel Regulations

A new study revealed that record-breaking heat waves are likely caused by new low-sulfur fuel regulations in ships implemented by the IMO in 2020, which reduced sulfur dioxide emissions by 80%.

Minneapolis Man Charged for Killing, Burning Victim in Basement Over $2,800 Rent Money

A 42-year-old man in Minneapolis has been charged with the killing of a 52-year-old man in 2020 over rent money.

Mexican Sinaloa Cartel Conspired With Chinese Banking Group to Launder $50 Million, US DOJ Says

The US DOJ alleged that the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel collaborated with wealthy Chinese nationals in California to launder up to $50 million from drug trafficking.


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Australia's Bird Flu Spreads to NSW; Experts Say Wild Birds at Fault
A poultry farm in the Greater Sydney basin in the Australian state of New South Wales is under quarantine after bird flu was detected in it.
Jeff Bezos Backs High Standards Amid Ethical Questions Over New Washington Post Publisher
Jeff Bezos affirms his commitment to upholding high journalistic standards amidst controversy surrounding the ethical integrity of The Washington Post's new publisher Will Lewis.
Thai Central Bank Renews Opposition to Government's Plan to $14 Billion Cash
Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput doubled down its opposition against the Thai government of PM Srettha Thavisin and its plan to give almost $14 billion in cash to almost all of its adult citizens.
Google to Invest Additional $2.3 Billion in Central Ohio Data Center Expansion
Google announced a $2.3 billion investment to support its data center campuses in central Ohio, adding to the $4.4 billion already spent since 2019, to enhance its global services infrastructure.
Melinda French Gates Reflects on Divorce from Bill Gates in Candid Time Interview
Melinda French Gates reflected on her 2021 divorce from Bill Gates, sharing insights about their separation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Netflix to Open 2 Massive Entertainment Venues That Will Offer Events, Shops Themed to Its Famous Shows
Netflix is set to open two enormous entertainment venues in the United States next year. Netflix is set to open two enormous entertainment venues in the United States next year, promising viewers an immersive experience based on their favorite shows.
Trump Media Expects to Gain $247 Million After SEC Approves Resale of Certain Shares, Warrants
Trump Media & Technology Group has announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the company's filing to resale certain shares and warrants.
Biden Administration Reveals New Tax Rules That Push Higher Pay for Green Energy Workers
The Biden administration has released the final regulations for the IRA's prevailing wage and registered apprenticeships (PWA) provisions.
Vietnam's Finance Ministry Plans to Offer Cash Rewards to Snitch on Corrupt Officials
The Vietnamese finance ministry is considering offering cash rewards to individuals offering tips to authorities in helping them track down corrupt government officials.
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Retail sales fell in May as Americans struggled with increasing prices. A customer shops at a Safeway store on June 11, 2024 in Mill Valley, California.