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Amazon runs out of space, Starliner astronauts stay stuck in space, and wooing Trump: Tech news roundup

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Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly hitting pause on its return-to-office (RTO) plans due to a shortage of office space.

The company had originally planned to bring all employees back to the office five days a week starting Jan. 2, 2025, but certain locations are not yet prepared to accommodate the full workforce, according to Business Insider, which cites internal notifications.

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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in space for far longer than originally planned after issues with Boeing’s Starliner vehicle.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in space for far longer than originally planned after issues with Boeing’s Starliner vehicle.
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The pair of astronauts who journeyed into space on the first crewed mission of Boeing’s Starliner are going to have to wait even longer to come back down to Earth.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the latest major tech leaders to meet with President-elect Donald Trump

Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the latest major tech leaders to meet with President-elect Donald Trump
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After Huawei, Samsung, and Google’s (GOOGL) splashy entrances into the foldable smartphone market, it appears Apple (AAPL) is trying to get in on the action with a bendy phone of its own.

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President Joe Biden’s administration has set the stage for a legal fight between California and the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden’s administration has set the stage for a legal fight between California and the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
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The Biden administration has approved two requests from California to enforce strict standards on emissions from gas-powered cars and trucks, setting the stage for a reversal by President-elect Donald Trump.

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Waymo’s self-driving cars currently operate in a handful of U.S. cities, including Phoenix and San Francisco.

Waymo’s self-driving cars currently operate in a handful of U.S. cities, including Phoenix and San Francisco.
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Alphabet-backed Waymo (GOOGL) is making its international debut, more than 15 years after the self-driving car startup was founded.

The autonomous vehicle company described its plans as a “road trip,” meant to collect data about the nuances of driving in Tokyo, including left-hand traffic and navigating in a densely populated urban environment. Waymo said the endeavor will help it learn how to serve Tokyo’s residents and work with local partners and policymakers.

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Thousands of Amazon workers are walking off the job to fight for better pay and working conditions.

Thousands of Amazon workers are walking off the job to fight for better pay and working conditions.
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Amazon (AMZN) is facing the largest strike in its history as thousands of workers across the U.S. and Germany walk off the job just days ahead of the holidays.

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More than two-thirds of Amazon’s warehouses have above-average injury rates for the industry, according to a new report.

More than two-thirds of Amazon’s warehouses have above-average injury rates for the industry, according to a new report.

Amazon (AMZN) manipulates its workplace injury data and rejected recommendations to improve safety conditions for its workers, according to a Senate investigation into labor rules at the U.S.’s largest online retailer.

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Amazon workers across a handful of U.S. cities could walk off the job this month

Amazon workers across a handful of U.S. cities could walk off the job this month
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Thousands of Amazon (AMZN) workers are threatening to strike during the busy holiday season as they demand that the largest online retailer in the U.S. begin negotiating with the union representing them.

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