California teachers unions consider strikes amid ongoing contract disputes
Top Takeaways Teachers unions across California are rallying for higher pay and better benefits. A win for striking teachers in West Contra Costa Unified is emboldening other teachers unions. Teachers in multiple districts are ready to strike if contract demands are not met. From Los Angeles to Sacramento, teachers unions, many fueled by the “We Can’t Wait” campaign...
Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout
The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t. Continue reading →
Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year
The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell. Continue reading →
Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center
The new facility comes as the grocery retailer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites. Continue reading →
React2Shell Exploits Flood the Internet as Attacks Continue
As exploitation activity against CVE-2025-55182 ramps up, researchers are finding some proof-of-concept exploits contain bypasses for web application firewall (WAF) rules. Continue reading →
The CISO-COO Partnership: Protecting Operational Excellence
Digital transformation has made cybersecurity preparation part of operational resilience for most organizations. This calls for a new relationship between CISOs and COOs. Continue reading →
React issues new patches after security researchers flag additional flaws
Researchers warn that critical infrastructure providers and government sites are being targeted by state-linked attackers. Continue reading →
Fighting AI with AI: How midmarket teams can turn the tables on smarter threats
Ever since generative AI exploded into mainstream use, it has become both a critical business enabler … and one of the greatest security threats. Eighty-four percent of midmarket organizations are now using generative AI within core business processes to improve productivity and accelerate… Continue reading →
The new frontline: How AI and automation are securing the supply chain
In today’s digital economy, trust isn’t a given, it’s engineered across the entire supply chain. Continue reading →Luxury Briefing: Why the next hero bags aren’t coming from luxury’s mega houses
In this week’s Luxury Briefing, why the next generation of hero bags is being engineered by independents like Janessa Leoné and Métier. Plus, why Charlie Smith jumped from Loewe to the tech company Nothing, and what to expect from ShopMy’s new magazine. In News to Know, retail updates, executive moves and AI-native storefronts defined the week. For tips or comments, email...
China Briefing 11 December 2025: Winter record looms; Joint climate statement with France; How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ help shape policy
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. Key developments Record power and gas demand DOMESTIC TURBINES: China’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), expects both...
