New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind legislation that would force Amazon and other companies to directly employ their delivery workers, a move the retailer warns could push thousands of jobs out of the city and raise costs for every household. Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act on Monday, calling it "common-sense […] The post NYC Mayor Mamdani backs bill forcing Amazon to hire delivery workers directly, risking higher costs and job losses appeared first on American Almanac .
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind legislation that would force Amazon and other companies to directly employ their delivery workers, a move the retailer warns could push thousands of jobs out of the city and raise costs for every household. Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act on Monday, calling it "common-sense regulation that protects delivery workers, safeguards the communities where these facilities operate and ensures that the corporations benefiting from workers' labor are responsible for the consequences of their business practices." The bill, known formally as Intro 518, would bar companies from subcontracting core warehouse and delivery work at last-mile facilities and require workers to be…Open
‘our own government is allowing U.S. employers to undercut younger generations’
There’s a trend in public commentary to attribute young Americans’ openness to socialist or communist ideas to laziness or educational indoctrination. The point is to dismiss generational economic complaints as entitlement or a poor work ethic. However, such characterizations irresponsibly ignore the truth about what’s happening to our sons and daughters. Data on labor market dynamics , particularly the role of H-1B visa policies in constraining white-collar job access and wages for young Americans, provide a better explanation for the shift. Gen Z and Millennials face a structurally challenging environment. Net job creation in the U.S. has been anemic, to say the least. College degrees, especially in STEM-related fields, continue…Open
A former FedEx driver has been sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift
A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the airline said.
U.S. businesses that paid tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were illegal can start applying for refunds Monday. Why it matters: The Trump administration's launch of an online portal for tariff refund applications marks the first phase of its efforts to comply with court orders to reimburse billions of dollars in paid tariffs and interest to importers. Context: The Supreme Court didn't address how the government should refund tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), but the Court of International Trade last month ordered the administration to begin the reimbursements process. How it works CBP is due launching the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal through the…
Authorities say Tanner Horner strangled Athena Strand, 7, in a fit of panic after he accidentally struck her with his van while delivering a Christmas gift to her Texas home.
The U.S. Postal Service is set to impose an eight percent surcharge on packages in an effort to offset sharply rising fuel costs. This will be the first time the Postal Service has ever applied such a surcharge. The post Iran War Forces USPS to Impose First-Ever Fuel Surcharge. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Postal Service is set to impose its first-ever eight percent fuel surcharge on packages. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Postal Service and Postmaster General David Steiner. WHEN & WHERE: The surcharge begins in April 2026; it is planned to phase out by January 2027. KEY QUOTE: “The agency will run out of money in a year.” – David Steiner IMPACT: This move aims to address financial struggles, similar to actions by FedEx and UPS. IN FULL The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is set to impose an eight percent surcharge on packages in an effort to offset sharply rising fuel costs. This will be the first time the Postal Service has ever applied such a surcharge. The new fee is scheduled to take effect in April…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Fox Business appears to be jumping ship on President Donald J. Trump after host Taylor Riggs warned the economy was facing dire straits following new inflation data and market turmoil stemming from U.S. military actions against Iran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Taylor Riggs, President Trump, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and Iranian and Saudi […] The post Business Host Issues Inflation Warning Amid Iran War Turmoil. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Fox Business appears to be jumping ship on President Donald J. Trump after host Taylor Riggs warned the economy was facing dire straits following new inflation data and market turmoil stemming from U.S. military actions against Iran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Taylor Riggs, President Trump, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and Iranian and Saudi officials. WHEN & WHERE: Inflation data was released in March 2026, amid turmoil in the Middle East and global markets. KEY QUOTE: “Fresh and dried vegetables were up 49 percent. So, there’s something going on. Maybe it is a one-off that we could debate, but I don’t like the trend.” – Taylor Riggs IMPACT: The Fox Business host contends that rising inflation,…Open