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Fire code violations built into Cherry Blossom Townhomes

Koin.com 

A KOIN 6 News investigation discovered this newly built affordable housing complex near Mall 205 has fire code violations that endanger dozens of families and firefighters who might need to respond in an emergency.

Amazon workers in New York City join nationwide strike amid holiday rush

Pix11.com 

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Amazon workers in New York City are rallying with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union and going on strike amid the holiday rush. The strikes kicked off at 6 a.m. Thursday at DBK4 in New York City, in addition to warehouses in Atlanta, Southern California, San Francisco, and Skokie, Illinois. [...]

Hong Kong central bank cuts interest rate, tracking Fed move

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reduced its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%, aligning with the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision, due to the city's currency peg to the U.S. dollar.

The future of gaming, megatrends, and innovations in 2025

«MercoPress» (en) 

As we peer into 2025, the gaming landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. Technologies that seemed like science fiction only a few years ago are becoming integral parts of the experience, from immersive virtual worlds to revolutionary AI.

Timeline of the Badlands legal saga

Las Vegas Review-Journal 

A look at the nearly decade-long legal battle between the city of Las Vegas and a developer blocked from building an expansive housing development on the defunct Badlands Golf Club.

Amazon workers to strike at multiple US warehouses during busy holiday season

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Amazon workers are set to strike this Thursday. The strike involves 10,000 workers across several US locations. The workers demand better pay and working conditions. The strike threatens to disrupt Amazon's holiday deliveries. The Teamsters union represents the workers. They gave Amazon a deadline to negotiate, which has passed. Picket lines will be set up at hundreds of Amazon facilities.

Oil falls on demand concerns after Fed signals slower easing ahead

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Oil prices dipped in early Thursday trading as the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025, potentially curbing fuel demand. Brent crude fell to $73.06 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped to $70.22. This decline reversed some gains from Wednesday, driven by falling U.S.

Last-minute government funding bill in limbo after opposition from Trump, others

CBSNews.com 

A bipartisan House deal on a short-term funding measure that would avoid a potential shutdown and keep the government operational through March appeared to have been scrapped Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and some hardline Republican lawmakers came out against it. Nikole Killion has details from Capitol Hill.