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The civil complaint from New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office accuses Amazon of creating a delivery service partner network that suppresses driver wages and worsens working conditions through unchecked control over contractors. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of Amazon’s last‑mile model and potential moves in New York City to require direct employment of DSP drivers.
Diesel prices have surged amid renewed Middle East tensions and sanctions, with US and UK prices rising sharply. Analysts warn higher diesel costs are feeding inflation, impacting farmers, truckers and households. The spike follows strikes on refineries and export bans that have cut global supply.
Labor Day traditions are shifting as closures and sales vary by sector. Government offices close, while stocks and banks stay shut. Retailers offer promotional deals as summer ends, and travel costs rise for many Americans, who plan last-minute getaways.
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 has overrun the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane struck multiple vehicles on a road beside the airport, killing five people and injuring at least five others. The NTSB has dispatched investigators and the FAA has grounded flights at the airport.
An Amazon Air cargo flight overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles and causing multiple fatalities. Investigators have recovered flight records and are examining weather, speed, and crew actions. Two runways remain closed as the response and probe continue.
The incident has prompted a Pentagon investigation into how cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door parts from an Australian F-35 ended up in Hong Kong. Australia says it is assisting in the inquiry; there is no public evidence of deliberate Chinese diversion, and officials stress the parts are not considered highly sensitive.