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Lawmakers Question Whether Amazon Executives Misled Congress

October 18, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lawmakers Question Whether Amazon Executives Misled Congress
In a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, five members of Congress asked for “exculpatory evidence” to corroborate the sworn testimony offered by several company leaders, including founder Jeff Bezos.

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Unions Push Companies as Workers Stay Scarce

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unions Push Companies as Workers Stay Scarce
Union leaders say pandemic frustrations spur ‘new militancy’; critics warn that work stoppages could backfire.

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Saks E-Commerce Unit Begins IPO Preparations

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saks E-Commerce Unit Begins IPO Preparations
Saks is interviewing potential underwriters this week for an initial public offering that could take place in the first half of 2022 and targets a valuation of around $6 billion.

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Behind the Energy Crisis: Fossil Fuel Investment Drops, and Renewables Aren’t Ready

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Behind the Energy Crisis: Fossil Fuel Investment Drops, and Renewables Aren’t Ready
The transition to cleaner energy sources isn’t far enough along to meet a surge in demand, forcing countries to rely on fossil fuels.

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Facebook Says AI Will Clean Up the Platform. Its Own Engineers Have Doubts.

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Says AI Will Clean Up the Platform. Its Own Engineers Have Doubts.
AI has only minimal success in removing hate speech, violent images and other problem content, according to internal company reports. It can’t consistently identify first-person shooting videos, racist rants or gruesome car crashes.

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With Few Cars to Sell, What Do Car Salespeople Do All Day?

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on With Few Cars to Sell, What Do Car Salespeople Do All Day?
Salespeople who once spent days walking dealership lots offering test drives now scout for online leads and explain the chip shortage to frustrated customers.

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Largest Cities Had Some of the Lowest U.S. Inflation Rates

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Largest Cities Had Some of the Lowest U.S. Inflation Rates
New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago were below the national level in September while rural areas grappled with increases in gasoline and vehicle prices.

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Inflation Sets Off Alarms Around the World

October 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inflation Sets Off Alarms Around the World
More than a dozen central banks have raised interest rates but two that haven’t are those that loom largest over the global economy: the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

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California Scrambles to Find Electricity to Offset Plant Closures

October 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on California Scrambles to Find Electricity to Offset Plant Closures
The state is contending with the coming loss of gas-fired power plants and its last remaining nuclear facility in a planned transition to renewable energy.

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Three Years After First 737 MAX Crash, Fallout Continues for Boeing and Victims

October 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Three Years After First 737 MAX Crash, Fallout Continues for Boeing and Victims
The indictment of a former technical pilot is first time an individual has faced charges related to the accidents. The company previously reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the government.

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