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House Bill Proposes New Protections for Online Marketplace Sellers

House Bill Proposes New Protections for Online Marketplace Sellers

House Bill Proposes New Protections for Online Marketplace Sellers
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JBS Faces Scrutiny Over $2.5 Billion Investment in Nigeria Amid Environmental Concerns

JBS Faces Scrutiny Over $2.5 Billion Investment in Nigeria Amid Environmental Concerns

JBS, the world's largest meat producer, is planning a $2.5 billion investment in Nigeria's agricultural sector. This move has sparked significant debate due to JBS's controversial history in the Amazon, where it has been linked to deforestation, land grabbing, and other environmental and human rights issues. Critics are demanding transparency and due diligence to ensure that the investment does not lead to similar negative outcomes in Nigeria. The investment is seen as a potential economic boon, but concerns about methane emissions and environmental impact are prominent, given JBS's significant methane footprint, which reportedly surpasses that of major fossil fuel companies.
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UPS Automation Reaches 68.5% of U.S. Volume, Reducing Costs and Restructuring Network

UPS Automation Reaches 68.5% of U.S. Volume, Reducing Costs and Restructuring Network

UPS Automation Reaches 68.5% of U.S. Volume, Reducing Costs and Restructuring Network
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Metro Phoenix's coolest new bookstores don't stay in one place

Metro Phoenix's coolest new bookstores don't stay in one place

Bookmobiles are bringing book stores to new places around metro Phoenix. Meet the sellers changing the bookstore landscape one truck at a time.
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U.S. Imposes Tariffs on 60 Countries to Combat Forced Labor Practices

U.S. Imposes Tariffs on 60 Countries to Combat Forced Labor Practices

On July 24, 2026, the United States, under the direction of President Trump, announced significant trade actions against 60 countries. The U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, revealed that additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% would be imposed on nearly all goods from these countries. This decision targets economies that have not effectively banned goods produced with forced labor. The tariffs cover approximately 99.4% of U.S. imports from these nations. The action is part of a broader strategy to address the persistent issue of forced labor in global supply chains, which remains a significant problem despite international efforts and agreements. The U.S. aims to leverage its market power to enforce stricter labor standards globally.
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Wall Street ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft

Wall Street ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft

By Noel Randewich July 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply higher on Thursday, with chip stocks jumping and Microsoft soaring after the technology giant gave a stellar forecast that eased fears about massive spending on AI infrastructure.
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MUBI's Strategic Growth and Challenges in the Streaming Industry

MUBI's Strategic Growth and Challenges in the Streaming Industry

MUBI's Strategic Growth and Challenges in the Streaming Industry
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Amazon beats cloud sales growth estimates; shares jump

Amazon beats cloud sales growth estimates; shares jump

By Deborah Mary Sophia and Greg Bensinger July 30 (Reuters) - Amazon.com beat market expectations for quarterly cloud sales growth on Thursday, calming prior fears among investors over hefty planned outlays for artificial intelligence development.
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Exclusive-Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

Exclusive-Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

By Abhirup Roy SAN DIEGO, July 30 (Reuters) - Amazon's Zoox unit won U.S. approval on Wednesday for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride industry, the U.S. auto safety agency said Thursday.
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US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low

US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years
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Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals
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Amazon Gains Grocery Market Share Amidst Competitive Landscape

Amazon Gains Grocery Market Share Amidst Competitive Landscape

Amazon Gains Grocery Market Share Amidst Competitive Landscape