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Major AWS Service Disruption Impacts Thousands Of Businesses Before Resolution

A significant AWS outage disrupted services for thousands of companies worldwide Monday, affecting major airlines, financial platforms, and government services. The connectivity problems stemmed from issues with Amazon’s EC2 internal network infrastructure. Services reportedly returned to normal by Monday afternoon, though some systems continued processing backlogs.

Widespread Cloud Service Disruption

A major Amazon Web Services outage impacted thousands of businesses and organizations worldwide Monday, according to reports from Downdetector and company statements. The connectivity issues, which affected airlines, financial services, healthcare providers, and even government agencies, reportedly reached their peak severity around 4:30 a.m. before gradually improving throughout the day.

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Labor Quality Concerns Mount as Chamber Challenges Visa Fee Hike and Economic Indicators Shift

Only 40% of U.S. workers hold quality jobs as the Chamber of Commerce sues over proposed H-1B visa fee increases. Meanwhile, Chobani’s valuation hits $20 billion and Coca-Cola faces pressure over sugar sourcing amid broader economic shifts.

Labor Market Quality Concerns

According to reports, just 40% of U.S. workers hold what researchers define as “quality jobs,” roles meeting at least three of five criteria including financial well-being, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. The findings come as employee engagement reportedly sits near a 10-year low, with analysts suggesting broader sluggishness in the labor market despite employment numbers. This assessment of labor economics challenges conventional job market metrics that focus primarily on employment rates rather than job quality.