Starbucks Faces Nationwide Strike Amid Contract Dispute
A five-day strike by Starbucks Workers United has spread from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle to multiple US cities, disrupting holiday operations due to stalled contract negotiations over wages and benefits, despite Starbucks' claim of minimal operational impact.
Starbucks Faces Nationwide Strike Amid Contract Dispute
A five-day strike by Starbucks Workers United has spread from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle to multiple US cities, disrupting holiday operations due to stalled contract negotiations over wages and benefits, despite Starbucks' claim of minimal operational impact.
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36% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
Mpox Outbreak in Western Australia Linked to Anonymous Sexual Encounters
Western Australia has seen at least 15 mpox cases since October, mostly among gay and bisexual men, due to anonymous sexual encounters hindering contact tracing efforts; health authorities urge safe sex practices and testing.
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60% Bias Score
Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Wages and Working Conditions
Starbucks baristas in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle began a five-day strike on Friday, citing unfair labor practices, insufficient wages ($21/hour), and inadequate staffing; the union representing them, Starbucks Workers United, says the action could escalate to hundreds of stores by Christmas E...
Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Wages and Working Conditions
Starbucks baristas in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle began a five-day strike on Friday, citing unfair labor practices, insufficient wages ($21/hour), and inadequate staffing; the union representing them, Starbucks Workers United, says the action could escalate to hundreds of stores by Christmas E...
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40% Bias Score
Amazon Delivery Hubs Hit by Teamsters Strike
Teamsters union-affiliated Amazon delivery drivers launched a strike at seven US delivery hubs on Thursday, impacting operations in major cities. The workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions, while Amazon disputes their employment status and claims no operational impact.
Amazon Delivery Hubs Hit by Teamsters Strike
Teamsters union-affiliated Amazon delivery drivers launched a strike at seven US delivery hubs on Thursday, impacting operations in major cities. The workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions, while Amazon disputes their employment status and claims no operational impact.
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52% Bias Score
Boosting Immunity During the Holiday Season: Expert Advice
Dr. Leana Wen emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system, especially during the holiday season, and outlines key habits to boost immunity (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep) and avoid (smoking, excessive alcohol), while stressing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
Boosting Immunity During the Holiday Season: Expert Advice
Dr. Leana Wen emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system, especially during the holiday season, and outlines key habits to boost immunity (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep) and avoid (smoking, excessive alcohol), while stressing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
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24% Bias Score
Amazon Faces Largest US Strike Amidst Pay and Condition Dispute
Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers, represented by the Teamsters union, are striking across the US during the peak Christmas season due to a failure to reach an agreement with Amazon over pay and working conditions, leading to potential shipping delays.
Amazon Faces Largest US Strike Amidst Pay and Condition Dispute
Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers, represented by the Teamsters union, are striking across the US during the peak Christmas season due to a failure to reach an agreement with Amazon over pay and working conditions, leading to potential shipping delays.
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44% Bias Score
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
Contagious Periods for Common Winter Illnesses and Updated Isolation Guidelines
The CDC provides updated guidelines for ending isolation after contracting COVID-19, flu, and RSV: 24 hours fever-free without medication and improved symptoms; Norovirus contagiousness may last 2 weeks post-recovery; Pneumonia contagiousness typically decreases after 24 hours of antibiotics.
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16% Bias Score
Holiday Impaired Driving Fatalities Lower Than Yearly Average in Canada
From 2017-2021, alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Canada during the holiday season were 23.5% of total fatalities, lower than the yearly average of 30.5%, due to increased law enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
Holiday Impaired Driving Fatalities Lower Than Yearly Average in Canada
From 2017-2021, alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Canada during the holiday season were 23.5% of total fatalities, lower than the yearly average of 30.5%, due to increased law enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
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20% Bias Score
Amazon Workers Strike Impacts Holiday Deliveries
Thousands of Amazon workers in the US launched a strike on December 19th, impacting holiday deliveries, as they pressure the company to renegotiate contracts for higher wages and better working conditions; the Teamsters union represents approximately 10,000 workers in ten facilities.
Amazon Workers Strike Impacts Holiday Deliveries
Thousands of Amazon workers in the US launched a strike on December 19th, impacting holiday deliveries, as they pressure the company to renegotiate contracts for higher wages and better working conditions; the Teamsters union represents approximately 10,000 workers in ten facilities.
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44% Bias Score
Teamsters Strike Amazon Facilities, Raising Worker Classification Concerns
Teamsters staged strikes at seven Amazon facilities across four states, primarily involving warehouse employees and third-party drivers demanding improved wages, benefits, working conditions, and paid time off; despite limited participation, the strike highlights ongoing disputes over worker classif...
Teamsters Strike Amazon Facilities, Raising Worker Classification Concerns
Teamsters staged strikes at seven Amazon facilities across four states, primarily involving warehouse employees and third-party drivers demanding improved wages, benefits, working conditions, and paid time off; despite limited participation, the strike highlights ongoing disputes over worker classif...
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40% Bias Score
Fatal Bus Crash on Hume Highway
A Greyhound bus collided with a truck on the Hume Highway near Wagga Wagga at 3:35 am on Saturday, killing the bus driver and injuring 13 passengers; police are investigating and seeking dashcam footage.
Fatal Bus Crash on Hume Highway
A Greyhound bus collided with a truck on the Hume Highway near Wagga Wagga at 3:35 am on Saturday, killing the bus driver and injuring 13 passengers; police are investigating and seeking dashcam footage.
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44% Bias Score
Teamsters Launch Major Strike Against Amazon
Approximately 10,000 Teamsters union members launched a strike against Amazon on December 22, impacting deliveries across several states, just one week before Christmas, due to Amazon's alleged refusal to negotiate a contract.
Teamsters Launch Major Strike Against Amazon
Approximately 10,000 Teamsters union members launched a strike against Amazon on December 22, impacting deliveries across several states, just one week before Christmas, due to Amazon's alleged refusal to negotiate a contract.
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56% Bias Score