Strangest State: Snakes, Mammoths, and Explosions
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Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Amazon CEO Andy Jassy anticipates generative artificial intelligence will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years as the online giant begins to increase its usage of the technology. “We will need fewer … Continued
Borrowers looking for lower costs will have to wait as the Fed is unlikely to cut rates
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve are expected to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the fourth straight time. That’s likely to shift attention to how many interest rate cuts … Continued
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart
By JONEL ALECCIA, AP Health Writer A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health … Continued
Purdue Pharma’s $7B opioid settlement could advance after states back it
By GEOFF MULVIHILL OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ’s latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids could soon move forward after every U.S. state involved agreed to it. A judge on Wednesday is being asked to clear the way for … Continued
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement
By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalized their “historic partnership,” a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its deal to buy the iconic American steelmaker for nearly $15 billion. … Continued