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LA Mayor Declares Emergency Over Large Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to secure resources for a large warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The fire, which started Wednesday at a cold-storage facility with 85 million pounds of frozen food, has caused hazardous air quality, prompting shelter-in-place orders. Fire officials are addressing biohazard challenges due to the difficulty of accessing the interior.

ICE Plans to Offload Warehouses Bought for Migrant Detention

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to sell or give away seven of the eleven warehouses it purchased for $700 million under the Trump administration to detain migrants. The facilities, acquired for a total of $1 billion, were part of a plan to scale up mass deportation, but faced litigation, investigations, and protests, leading the new administration to seek "quieter" enforcement methods.

Massive Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

A large warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, on Wednesday afternoon caused thick smoke and prompted shelter-in-place orders for residents due to hazardous air quality concerns. Firefighters extinguished the roof fire, and initial fears of an ammonia line igniting dissipated.

Massive Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

A large fire at a massive warehouse in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon sent dark smoke billowing into the sky, triggering shelter-in-place orders due to concerns over hazardous air. The fire, which was on the roof of a solar-panel-covered building, was extinguished by late afternoon.

World Cup Fans Shun High Prices, Leaving Host City Hotels Empty

Despite the 2026 FIFA World Cup's proximity, hotels in New Jersey are struggling with low occupancy due to exorbitant prices for rooms and parking. Analysts cite astronomical ticket and airfare costs, and a lack of affordable lodging as key factors deterring fans.

Yangon's Elite Party Scene Thrives Amidst Military Rule

Despite Myanmar authorities claiming a return to normalcy after a 2021 military coup, a vibrant and clandestine elite party scene persists in Yangon. Clubbers sleep through loud music in warehouse venues, highlighting a stark contrast between official messaging and the reality on the ground.

Fire Destroys Medline Medical Equipment Warehouse in Tracy, California

A fire destroyed a 1 million-square-foot Medline medical equipment warehouse in Tracy, California, prompting evacuations of nearby facilities including FedEx and Amazon centers, with no reported injuries and investigations into the cause underway.

Photographer Recalls Iconic Kate Moss Photo and Career Evolution

A photographer reflects on capturing an iconic, "infamous" photo of Kate Moss in 2007, debunking tabloid sensationalism and discussing her enduring appeal as a style icon. He also contrasts current celebrity photography practices with the 1990s, highlighting the impact of social media.

Canadian Walmart Warehouse Workers Secure Historic First Collective Agreement

Walmart warehouse workers in Mississauga, Ontario, have signed a groundbreaking collective agreement, marking a significant labour victory. The deal includes pay increases, improved working conditions, and a lump sum payout for unfair labour practices, setting a precedent for broader unionization efforts across Canada's supply chain, particularly targeting influential parts of large corporations like distribution centers.

Amazon Unveils AI-Powered Warehouse Robot Amid Ongoing Layoffs and Job Market Concerns

Amazon launches Proteus, an AI-powered warehouse robot that understands natural language commands, as the company continues layoffs citing AI-driven efficiencies, sparking debate on job creation vs. replacement.

Russian Marketplaces Integrate EAEU, CIS Vendors for Market Expansion

Russian marketplaces like Ozon are becoming unified platforms for vendors from EAEU and CIS countries, facilitating market entry and customer base expansion. Ozon operates in eight neighboring countries, with significant growth in seller turnover.

Amazon Invests Over €10 Billion in European Warehouse and Delivery Network

Amazon is injecting over €10 billion into its European operations, focusing on warehouse and delivery network expansion, robotics, and automation. The investment aims to create 25,000 jobs and includes a $1 billion fund for worker training by 2030.

China: Warehouse fire leads to explosion in Suzhou, 2 injured

A fire at a scrap metal recycling warehouse in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, escalated into a powerful explosion, causing significant tremors and shattering windows. Two people were injured and hospitalized, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

France Attracts Major Investments in Logistics Warehouses, Driven by E-commerce Growth

France sees a surge in logistics warehouse investments, reaching €4 billion in 2024, a 105.6% increase. Amazon announced three new sites creating 1,000 jobs, while experts cite affordable land and infrastructure as key attractions. Challenges include public transport access for employees and the increasing role of robotization.

Fire at printing products warehouse in Moscow localized

A fire at a printing products warehouse in Moscow has been localized. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze in an administrative and warehouse building in the southeast of the city. All individuals evacuated the building before the fire services arrived.

Two Top Walmart Executives Departing Company

Walmart is seeing two top executives depart: Tom Ward, COO of Sam's Club, is retiring, and Cedric Clark, EVP of U.S. store operations, is leaving. This follows CEO John Furner's takeover in February.

Datacentres Consume 6% of UK and US Electricity, Sparking Community Resistance

Datacentres now consume 6% of the UK's and US's electricity, with global usage rising 15% in two years, prompting community resistance and calls for transparency from tech companies amid energy shortages and environmental concerns.

It's not shameful, it's savvy: The shoppers redefining how to save money on groceries

Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.

Budget-conscious shoppers are feeding a boom in discount groceries

Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.

Amazon India leases warehouse in Bengaluru

All the latest updates on AI data centers

Massive new data centers are the physical foundation for tech companies’ hopes and dreams for AI. But the rush to expand warehouses full of energy-hungry servers has also kicked up fights across the world over their impact on power grids, utility bills, nearby communities, and the environment.  From audacious plans to launch data centers into […]

‘If you asked me to go and do it all again, I wouldn’t’: Jamie Vardy on his rollercoaster career

Striker reflects on the ultimate high with Leicester and the role of the self-titled ‘Inbetweeners’ in his success“I was just a little freak in the works.” Jamie Vardy is reflecting on his career with the usual levels of self-deprecation and pondering whether anyone could possibly board the same rollercoaster. “It’s not the common way of doing things, is it? I don’t think it will probably happen again, but it did happen for me and it was hard work. It really was tough, but all worth it.”Humour has always been a preferred Vardy tool for removing the sting from a serious point. He is speaking to mark a new documentary about his rise, which brought him from warehouse work making walking frames and crutches to scarcely credible levels of Premier League success. Continue reading...

The Parmigiano vault: How Italy’s ‘cheese banks’ power a 4 billion euro industry

In Emilia-Romagna, Italy, hundreds of thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are stored in climate-controlled warehouses, serving as valuable collateral for loans. This unique financial system allows producers to overcome cash flow challenges caused by the cheese's lengthy aging process, ensuring the industry's continued operation and growth.

Alibaba gets approval to spin off warehouse park as Reit in pivot for logistics assets

Alibaba Group Holding gained approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange to proceed with a proposed spin-off of a warehouse park in mainland China, two years after the tech giant withdrew the listing plan of its logistics arm Cainiao. The e-commerce giant said it could separate an infrastructure real estate investment trust (Reit) and list it on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with the underlying asset being the Jiaxing Park, a logistics and warehousing infrastructure hub in eastern China’s Zhejiang...