Analysis of the aftermath of an assassination attempt and Amazon's union vote

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Exploring the aftermath of an assassination attempt at a rally, including implications on security and political events, with updates on President Biden's and former President Trump's responses. The chapter also covers Amazon's UK union vote and its potential impact on labor relations within the company.

The US Congress launches a probe into ‘inexcusable’ security failings following the Pennsylvania rally shooting, and workers at an Amazon warehouse in the UK await results from a union ballot. Plus, the UK’s home building ambitions might be a bit of a slog. Credit: AP

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