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The Daily Brief: Amazon Workers Strike, Dine LA Restaurant Week Is Coming, and more.

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Andrew Curry
December 20, 2024

Good Afternoon! It’s Friday, Dec 20.

With a high of 73°, we will have mostly sunny skies in Los Angeles today.

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Amazon Workers Strike Across SoCal, Nation During Holiday Rush

Amazon workers at three Southern California sites are striking just days before Christmas to demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Led by the Teamsters, this large-scale walkout includes facilities in cities like New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco, potentially delaying holiday deliveries. Amazon claims that most strikers are not its workers, a point strongly contested by the Teamsters, highlighting the conflict over worker rights. This significant action by nearly 10,000 Amazon employees forms part of a broader fight against union-busting efforts.

Dine LA Restaurant Week Is Just the Excuse You Need to Explore L.A. Restaurants

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L.A. Weekend Guide: Funky Sole's 24th Anniversary, Puddle's Pity Party, El Vez

This weekend in L.A., dive into festive experiences—from the Funky Sole dance party to El Vez’s MeX-mas Especial! Plus, explore unique pop-ups and gift markets. See all the details and click through for the full schedule!

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Live updates: 2 dead after attack on Christmas market in Magdeburg Germany | CNN

At least two people are dead after a car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, the state prime minister said, according to local public broadcaster MDR. Follow for live updates.

80+ People Sickened After Eating Oysters at L.A. Times Event

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What a government shutdown could mean for your holiday travel plans

Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here's what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.

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