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Tech glitches trigger widespread disruption, small businesses hit hard

Tech glitches trigger widespread disruption, small businesses hit hard

NEW YORK — Following a faulty software update in Vienna, widespread technology disruptions continued at several airports around the world, causing a significant spike in flight cancellations. According to FlightAware, the United States saw a significant increase in domestic and international flight cancellations, totaling 758, exceeding the numbers typically seen on peak holiday days, with Delta Air Lines the hardest hit. Delta alone accounted for 626 of these cancellations, which represents about 83% of the total cancellations reported. Delta CEO Ed Bastian told passengers that the airline is moving forward to resume normal operations following this setback. He explained that…
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Stellantis Announces Job Cuts as Ram ‘Classic’ Model Ends Production

Stellantis Announces Job Cuts as Ram ‘Classic’ Model Ends Production

Stellantis, a major player in the automotive industry, has announced plans to lay off approximately 2,450 jobs in the United States by the end of the year. This decision is in line with the cessation of production of the Ram 1500 'Classic' model at its Michigan plant. Since its debut following the launch of a new Ram 1500 model in 2018, the “Classic” variant has been an affordable option for early buyers and commercial fleets. This vehicle is produced at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant, which also produces models such as the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, not far from…
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Hollywood Video Game Artists Mobilize for AI Safeguards

Hollywood Video Game Artists Mobilize for AI Safeguards

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES — In a major labor movement, Hollywood video game artists are organizing protests over the perceived indifference of major video game companies to safeguarding voice actors and motion capture professionals from the uncontrolled use of artificial intelligence. This protest is the first major labor action following a recent strike authorization by voice and motion capture personnel. The class action stems from prolonged deliberations, lasting more than 18 months, with major industry players such as Activision, Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Co. Those discussions focused on securing new contractual protections against the exploitation of AI in interactive…
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Unexpected drop in weekly jobless claims offers hope for U.S. labor market

Unexpected drop in weekly jobless claims offers hope for U.S. labor market

On the busy streets of New York City, amid the daily hustle and bustle, a storefront displays a sign that simply reads “Jobs.” This sign, captured on August 2, 2024, could symbolize a sea change in the U.S. labor market. Initial jobless claims fell more sharply than expected last week, suggesting resilience in an otherwise uncertain labor market. According to the latest data from the Labor Department, new jobless claims fell to a seasonally adjusted 233,000, down 17,000 from the previous week’s revised figure. That number not only beat expectations, but also fell below the 240,000 forecast by the Dow…
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