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How the World Ran Out of Everything - 99% Invisible

The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain due to decades of corporate negligence and inadequate regulation.

Were you better off four years ago? Seven US voters weigh their options

Voters' perceptions of their financial well-being will heavily influence the upcoming election's outcome.

How the World Ran Out of Everything - 99% Invisible

The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain due to decades of corporate negligence and inadequate regulation.

Were you better off four years ago? Seven US voters weigh their options

Voters' perceptions of their financial well-being will heavily influence the upcoming election's outcome.
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#layoffs

"I think this industry is finished": not quite Disco Elysium spin-off studio Summer Eternal on the chances of things getting better for game devs

The current state of the games industry is fraught with layoffs and corporate greed, motivating developers to seek collective power.

Former Sony Exec Claims That Industry Layoffs Aren't Because Of Corporate Greed

Layoffs in the video game industry are high, driven by poor consumer response to games, according to former Sony executive Chris Deering.

"I think this industry is finished": not quite Disco Elysium spin-off studio Summer Eternal on the chances of things getting better for game devs

The current state of the games industry is fraught with layoffs and corporate greed, motivating developers to seek collective power.

Former Sony Exec Claims That Industry Layoffs Aren't Because Of Corporate Greed

Layoffs in the video game industry are high, driven by poor consumer response to games, according to former Sony executive Chris Deering.
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36 Years Later, the Grossest '80s Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

The Blob films serve as allegories for modern societal issues, particularly the consequences of climate change and a critique of corporate and governmental irresponsibility.

Beware Hollywood's digital demolition: it's as if your favourite films and TV shows never existed | Zach Schonfeld

Entertainment corporations are increasingly prioritizing profit over accessibility to cultural archives.
The year 2024 is anticipated to be significant for the loss of accessible digital media.

Grey's Anatomy Season-Premiere Recap: A Slap in the Face

Catherine Fox's character illustrates corporate greed's impact on leadership and workplace culture.

Rachel Kushner's on a Roll | The Walrus

Creation Lake intertwines themes of espionage, corporate greed, and revolutionary potential through the eyes of a complex female operative.

The Best True Crime to Stream: All the Cool Kids Are Wearing It

Fast fashion brands face serious accusations of exploitation and unethical practices, highlighted by various documentaries.
#fire-safety

The Observer view on the Grenfell Tower inquiry: the state must pay the price for safe regulation

The Grenfell Tower inquiry reveals systemic failures in safety regulations, corporate accountability, and prioritization of profit over people, leading to a tragic loss of life.

Sadiq Khan warns 'tragedy like Grenfell' could still 'happen again' following inquiry's report

The Grenfell Inquiry revealed systemic failures leading to the tragedy, underscoring the need for accountability and changes to prevent future disasters.

The Observer view on the Grenfell Tower inquiry: the state must pay the price for safe regulation

The Grenfell Tower inquiry reveals systemic failures in safety regulations, corporate accountability, and prioritization of profit over people, leading to a tragic loss of life.

Sadiq Khan warns 'tragedy like Grenfell' could still 'happen again' following inquiry's report

The Grenfell Inquiry revealed systemic failures leading to the tragedy, underscoring the need for accountability and changes to prevent future disasters.
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Grenfell victims failed by greed, bereaved say

The Grenfell Tower fire inquiry reveals systemic corporate dishonesty and greed led to tragic loss of life, calling for justice and accountability for involved entities.

Patients will suffer with bankrupt health care firm's closure of Massachusetts hospitals, staff say

Steward Health Care's bankruptcy raises concerns about corporate greed prioritizing financial returns over patient care, jeopardizing lives given impending hospital closures.
#kamala-harris

Chris Cuomo Says We Need Better People' In Politics After Kamala Harris Mispronounces Her Own Plan

Cuomo criticized Harris's gaffe and suggested a need for stronger political talent to address economic issues effectively.

Opinion | Billionaire Donors Have It Out for This Legal Prodigy, but President Harris Will Need Her

Kamala Harris's economic stance may prioritize populist policies and maintain Lina Khan as FTC chair despite pressure from wealthy donors.

Chris Cuomo Says We Need Better People' In Politics After Kamala Harris Mispronounces Her Own Plan

Cuomo criticized Harris's gaffe and suggested a need for stronger political talent to address economic issues effectively.

Opinion | Billionaire Donors Have It Out for This Legal Prodigy, but President Harris Will Need Her

Kamala Harris's economic stance may prioritize populist policies and maintain Lina Khan as FTC chair despite pressure from wealthy donors.
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Stopping Corporate Greed and Price Gouging Will Help Lift Up the Middle Class New York

Many families are struggling financially, facing hard choices while corporations report record profits. A federal ban on food price gouging is proposed to ease this.

Cornell University Workers Strike as Students Return to Campus

The UAW authorized a strike at Cornell University to combat corporate greed after failed contract negotiations.

'Alien: Romulus' Is Exhausting, Gross As Hell, And Incredibly Fun | Defector

Alien: Romulus explores the challenges faced by young adults trapped in a broken, exploitative society, offering a bleak representation of contemporary struggles.

The best recent science fiction and fantasy reviews roundup

In a grim near-future London, Extremophile explores biohacking, ecoterrorism, and the impact of corporate greed on the environment.

Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic defends job cuts in Commons committee testimony | CBC News

Bell Canada CEO defends job cuts amid parliamentary scrutiny.

People are fed up with Loblaw stores as prices keep rising. Would boycotting them accomplish anything? | CBC News

Social media outrage sparked by high grocery prices, particularly at Loblaw stores.
Growing online movement to boycott Loblaw and affiliated stores due to perceived corporate greed and high prices.

Uber Says Raising Driver Pay Causes High Fares. Cities Aren't Buying It.

Wall Street investors demand profit from Uber dominance
Uber and Lyft's scare tactics debunked by study on fare increases

Echoes of East Palestine in the Key Bridge Collapse

Unregulated capitalism leads to disasters like the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The consequences of corporate greed and government negligence impact communities and workers.
#inflation

Study: Greedflation Accounts for 53 Cents out of Every Dollar of Inflation Over Past 6 Months

Corporate greed and increased CEO pay have contributed to higher-than-necessary costs for American consumers and are a significant cause of inflation.
Since the start of the pandemic, corporate greed and profits accounted for close to one-third of all inflation, resulting in a phenomenon known as 'greedflation.'

84 Percent of Voters Say Corporate Greed Is Causing Inflation, Poll Finds

The proportion of Americans who say corporate greed is a "major cause" of inflation has risen by 15 percent since 2022.
Eighty-four percent of Americans, or about five in six Americans, say that rising prices are caused by corporations wanting higher profits.
A recent poll from Bankrate found that 56 percent of Americans say they wouldn't be able to cover a $1,000 emergency cost with existing savings.

Study: Greedflation Accounts for 53 Cents out of Every Dollar of Inflation Over Past 6 Months

Corporate greed and increased CEO pay have contributed to higher-than-necessary costs for American consumers and are a significant cause of inflation.
Since the start of the pandemic, corporate greed and profits accounted for close to one-third of all inflation, resulting in a phenomenon known as 'greedflation.'

84 Percent of Voters Say Corporate Greed Is Causing Inflation, Poll Finds

The proportion of Americans who say corporate greed is a "major cause" of inflation has risen by 15 percent since 2022.
Eighty-four percent of Americans, or about five in six Americans, say that rising prices are caused by corporations wanting higher profits.
A recent poll from Bankrate found that 56 percent of Americans say they wouldn't be able to cover a $1,000 emergency cost with existing savings.
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Bernie Sanders: US should back union movement to save the middle class'

Bernie Sanders emphasizes the need for Democrats and Republicans to support the labor movement in order to save the middle class.
Sanders is holding a Senate hearing with labor leaders to discuss the state of the US labor movement and efforts to curb corporate greed.
Successful strike actions by workers and proposed legislation on union organizing are driving the push for change.
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