The recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has shaken up the relationship between Amazon and its delivery workers in a significant way. By affirming that the delivery workers are considered employees of the e-commerce giant, the NLRB has challenged Amazon’s claim that it bears no legal responsibility for the subcontractor’s staff. This
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The Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has made groundbreaking discoveries regarding the photoelectric effect, a phenomenon that was first explained by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. When an atom or molecule absorbs a photon of light, it can release an electron through the process of photoionization. This effect, which laid the
When Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez purchased his first Chinese-made family car two years ago, he was skeptical. However, the combination of an affordable price and quick delivery time ultimately convinced him to take the plunge. Now, Perez is just one of many car buyers in Latin America who have shifted from traditionally US- and
US prosecutors recently made headlines by accusing RealPage, a property management software company, of engaging in antitrust behavior that harms renters across various US markets. The Department of Justice, along with eight US states, filed a civil lawsuit against RealPage, claiming that the company’s use of algorithms enables collusion among landlords, ultimately leading to adverse
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has recently made significant strides in battery technology with the development of a redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material known as SKIER-5. This innovative material addresses the limitations of graphite as an anode material for conventional Li batteries, particularly in freezing conditions. SKIER-5 has shown promising stability in temperatures
The advancement of self-driving vehicle technology has led to the development of collaborative networks that communicate with each other and with infrastructure in order to make informed decisions. However, a recent study led by the University of Michigan has highlighted the vulnerability of these networks to data fabrication attacks. The study emphasizes that the network
AMD has announced the acquisition of ZT Systems in a cash-and-stock deal worth $4.9 billion. This move is part of AMD’s strategy to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities and compete more effectively with industry leader Nvidia. By integrating ZT Systems’ server manufacturing business, AMD aims to strengthen its position in the AI market and meet
Shared e-scooters have become a popular mode of transport in many cities around the world, offering a convenient and eco-friendly way to travel short distances. Melbourne City Council recently made headlines by voting to break its contracts with operators of shared e-scooter schemes due to safety concerns. However, these concerns may be overshadowing the potential
The recent ruling by a US judge has shed light on Google’s monopoly in the market and how the tech giant has used its dominance to solidify its position. This ruling has drawn parallels to the European Commission’s stance on tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. It is now widely acknowledged that the business
Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has expressed his desire to “reset” relations with a key union representing tens of thousands of its workers as the company navigates negotiations for a new labor contract. In a message to Boeing’s extensive workforce of over 170,000 employees, Ortberg highlighted his commitment to rebuilding the relationship with the International