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Amazon cuts 9K jobs; now at least 27K layoffs in 2023

The job cuts will hit profitable areas for the company including its cloud computing unit AWS and its burgeoning advertising business.

New COVID-19 origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, international experts say.

Earthquake damages Ecuador, Peru

The earthquake with about 6.8 magnitude on Saturday, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey, killed at least 15 people and brought down homes and buildings in vastly different communities, from coastal areas to the highlands.

NYC officials discussing security in case of Trump indictment

There has been no public announcement of any timeframe for the grand jury’s secret work, including any potential vote on whether to indict the ex-president.

 
What to know about prescription drugs promising weight loss

WeightWatchers recently announced it would acquire a telehealth company whose providers prescribe anti-obesity drugs for growing numbers of eager online subscribers.

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International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court said on Friday it issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.

Chinese businessman arrested in $1B fraud conspiracy

Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Kwok, was one of China’s richest businesspeople, with a fortune estimated by Forbes magazine at $1.1 billion in 2015.

Under criticism for bank failure, Fed faces tough decisions

The Federal Reserve is facing stinging criticism for missing what observers say were clear signs that Silicon Valley Bank was at high risk.

Biden OKs Alaska oil project

The Biden administration approved the Willow oil-drilling project in Alaska, drawing criticism from environmentalists.

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