Amy Scott
Stories
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National
Nissan Is Cutting 12,500 Jobs; Latest Sign Of Trouble For The Auto Industry
Battered by a drop in sales and profits, Nissan plans cuts around the world — including more than 1,400 jobs in the United States. It's the latest sign of tumultuous times for the car industry.
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Technology
Amazon is offering 100,000 warehouse workers tech training
Amazon plans to invest $700 million to train a third of its U.S. workforce for higher-skilled jobs. The company acknowledged that workers could use their new skills to seek jobs outside Amazon.
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Technology
Instagram To Flag Hateful Comments Before You Send Them
Instagram is rolling out a feature that will notify users when their comments may contain harmful or offensive content, then give them the opportunity to undo the posts before other users see them.
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Food
Using Food Stamps For Online Grocery Shopping Is Getting Easier
Walmart is expanding a program for food stamp recipients to buy groceries online and pick them up in stores. It's the latest move to give them more options in the era of online shopping.
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Retailers Ask Trump To Stop Tariff Threats On China
More than 600 companies — such as retail giants like Walmart, Target, Macy's and Gap — and trade groups fear tariffs will lead to job loss and will harm both consumers and the U.S. economy.
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Technology
Uber CEO: Some Of The Increased Scrutiny On Tech Is Deserved
The push to increase regulations on tech companies may be warranted, said Dara Khosrowshahi, chief of the ride-hailing service. "We are becoming such an important part of everyday life," he said.
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National
High Schoolers Who Work At Walmart Will See A New Perk — SAT And ACT Study Help
With a tight labor market, Walmart and other companies are adding new kinds of benefits to attract workers. Now, the giant retailer is offering to pay for prep courses for the SAT and ACT.