At the hearing, Bezos declined an invitation from Saunders to testify, but the senator laid down harsh words for him. Sanders was criticized by Amazon for countering Union Drive in Alabama despite the CEO’s record assets. The hearing includes the testimony of a pro-union worker at Amazon’s Bessemer warehouse. See …
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Fragments of the Dead Sea Scroll with biblical text discovered by Israeli archaeologists
Israeli archaeologists announced dozens of new discoveries this week Dead Sea scroll pieces. Found in a desert cave, and probably during the Jewish Rebellion against Rome about 1,900 years ago, fragments of Bible texts provide a rare window into Judaism, early Christian life, and human history. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab …
Read More »Eight people were killed in a spa shooting in the Atlanta area
Officials said Wednesday that the gunman who opened fire at three Atlanta-area spas killed eight people, including six Asian women. However, local police said it was too early to deny the hate crime. The shooting sent shockwaves through the Asian community across the country, which has seen an increase in …
Read More »Some long Covid-19 patients feel better after the vaccine dose
A survey of 345 people, mostly women and mostly in the UK, found that two weeks or more after their second vaccine dose, 93 felt slightly better and 18 normal – a total of 32 per cent reporting improved symptoms of long covid. In that survey, by London-based filmmaker Geez …
Read More »On Thursday, NASA will test the main phase of its new lunar rocket
NASA is building the world’s most powerful rocket stage to bring a new generation of astronauts to the moon. The agency plans to fire the engines on Thursday. The rocket, known as the Space Launch System (SLS), was eventually built to stand at 5,365 feet (111 m). The system is …
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