China COVID death toll rises as Beijing warns of 'grim' situation

Shanghai reported 39 COVID deaths Sunday, its highest daily toll despite weeks of lockdowns, while China's capital Beijing warned of a "grim" situation with rising infections.

Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory

In the aftermath of their hard-won labor victory, Amazon workers in the New York City borough of Staten Island popped Champagne, cheered their victory and danced in celebration. But their jovial attitude will be tested by a company that seems likely to drag its feet to the bargaining table.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/amazon-union-could-face-a-tough-road-ahead-after-victory

Don't call him CEO: Jack Dorsey says he's 'Block Head' now

Technology entrepreneur and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has a new title: Block Head.

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Study finds superbug C. difficile can jump between pigs and humans, providing evidence of zoonotic spread

A study investigating samples of the superbug Clostridioides difficile across 14 pig farms in Denmark finds the sharing of multiple antibiotic-resistance genes between pigs and human patients, providing evidence that that animal to human (zoonotic) transmission is possible.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/study-finds-superbug-c-difficile-can-jump-between-pigs-and-humans-providing-evidence-of-zoonotic-spread

WHO: 1 child has died in mystery liver disease outbreak

The World Health Organization says at least one death has been reported in connection with a mysterious liver disease outbreak affecting children in Europe and the United States.