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Pregnant Amazon workers forced to stand and denied hospital breaks, lawsuit claims

A group of former Amazon warehouse employees is suing the company for systemically discriminating against pregnant workers

The Independent UK

Why it’s getting harder to return your unwanted online purchases

Roughly 68 percent of retailers now charge return fees, while processing returned merchandise costs merchants an average of 27 percent of the original purchase price

The Independent UK

Lawsuit filed against Amazon, company accused of allegedly firing pregnant workers, denying employees chairs and bathroom breaks

"Violates the law at every turn."

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Pregnant Amazon Worker Was Fired Five Days After Being Wheeled Out of Warehouse and Hospitalised, Lawsuit

Amazon faces a nationwide class-action lawsuit over discrimination against pregnant warehouse workers, alleging denied accommodations and unfair dismissals, raising concerns about workers' rights.

International Business Times UK

Qualcomm Stock: Amazon Deal Eases Apple Concerns

Qualcomm is strengthening its position in the fast-expanding artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market through a partnership with Amazon.

Barchart

What to know about Europe's push to compete in space and what it still can't do without America

European nations convened a summit to address competition in the global space market. Concerns about reliance on foreign satellite services drive Europe's sovereign capability push. Recent events highlighted the critical need for independent space infrastructure and launch capacity. A new European rocket launch offers a promising step towards greater autonomy.…

The Economic Times

MacKenzie Scott has given away $26.4 billion since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, more than any individual worldwide since 2012. Her record-breaking philanthropy is transforming HBCUs across America

MacKenzie Scott has donated $26.4 billion in less than seven years, making her the individual who has donated more money worldwide in a single year than anyone since Forbes began tracking charitable giving in 2012. The billionaire philanthropist has directed hundreds of millions of dollars toward HBCUs, often through unrestricted…

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Union Town review – passionate exposé of US delivery workers’ employment conditions

Barbara Kopple returns with her third film investigating US workers’ rights – this time, undocumented ‘deliveristas’ and the attempts to unionise Amazon staff

The Guardian - UK

What to know about Europe’s push to compete in space

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States

The Independent UK

Cord-cutters rebuilt the cable bundle. Eight streaming services now cost $139 a month without ads

Choosing ads wherever possible still costs nearly $90 a month, leaving households to chase bundles, cancel subscriptions and rotate services.

Fortune

Dog enrichment ideas: toys and activities to keep your pup engaged, happy and healthy

From indoor scent training to the longest-lasting slow feeders, these are experts’ top recommendations for keeping dogs fulfilled

The Guardian - US

Amazon Sued for Allegedly Denying Pregnant Workers Bathroom Breaks and Firing Them Over Time Off

Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly denying pregnant employees basic accommodations, violating federal and New York labour laws.

International Business Times UK

Is the “Woke” Agenda Real? Popular Mainstream Comic Books With Almost Zero Diversity

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India's Serious Fraud Office recommends 'detailed' probe into Xiaomi's business in country

India's Serious Fraud Office proposed investigating Xiaomi for alleged business irregularities. The probe would examine fund movements and foreign investment law compliance. This comes amid Xiaomi's ongoing tax and royalty payment disputes in India. The company stated it has not received any official notice from the SFIO. An investigation could…

The Economic Times

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Global Market: Amazon diversifies debt funding with first Sterling bond offering

Amazon has launched its first sterling-denominated bond sale, with four maturities ranging from three to 19 years, as hyperscalers diversify funding sources to finance heavy AI infrastructure spending and data-centre expansion.

Medical Daily

Federal Regulators Tell Parents to Cut Up These Baby Loungers Because the Company Cannot Refund Anyone

CPSC warns parents to destroy Aila+Aiden baby loungers sold on Amazon. The seller is out of business and cannot offer any refunds.

The Economic Times

Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it coming

Indian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major Indian IT firms fell 70% from 2015 levels by FY2025 as companies hired locally and moved more work offshore. The new fees and enforcement push could now accelerate that shift.

The Times of India

Amazon cargo jet pilots tried to abort unstable landing before plane overran Miami runway

Pilots of an Amazon cargo jet that overshot the runway at Miami International Airport had tried to abort an unstable landing, according to information released by investigators on Tuesday (local time).

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Amazon, Flipkart's multi-front war; India set for more GCCs

Happy Wednesday! Amazon and Flipkart have broadened their bets as quick commerce platforms chip away at their share of user base. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

Amazon faces class action alleging widespread discrimination against pregnant workers

Amazon faces a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging discrimination against pregnant workers. The suit claims the company denied basic accommodations and fired employees for taking time off. One plaintiff was fired after a hospitalization for a pregnancy-related emergency. Amazon states it provides accommodations to tens of thousands of employees annually.…

The Independent UK

What to know about the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed 5 workers in a van

Investigators are working to figure out what happened in the crash of an Amazon cargo jet in Miami that killed five people on the ground

The Independent UK

Livestreamer who filmed and took selfies at deadly Amazon plane crash site in Miami is unrepentant

‘ChickenAndy’, who declined to give his full name, told The Independent he wouldn’t take the footage down

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Kick streamer faces internet fury after taking ‘disrespectful’ photo at site of Amazon plane crash that killed five in Miami

Streamer Binx has upset a lot of people.

International Business Times

Qualcomm Strikes $4 Billion Amazon Stock Deal. Its Stock Is Climbing.

Amazon received warrants to purchase 25 million shares at $161.26 each.

Latin Times

Five Latino Workers Killed in Miami Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Have Been Identified

The five people killed when an Amazon-branded cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport have now been identified. All were Latino airport cleaning workers traveling together in a company van when the aircraft struck them.

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