Federal Judge Seizes Control of Rikers Island Jail Complex

A federal judge seized control of Rikers Island due to dangerous conditions and failures by NYC Department of Correction. Mayor Eric Adams agreed to comply with the decision. Former Mayor de Blasio's plan to close Rikers and replace it with borough-based jails faces delays.

Amazon's Fulfillment Centers in India

Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subject of complaints of unsafe conditions for workers, similar to the U.S. workers' concerns. NPR covers the company independently even though Amazon is among its financial supporters.

Hannah Gutierrez Reed found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Rust shooting

Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the set of the movie Rust, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her role in the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin. Reed loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s pistol instead of dummy rounds.