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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Office Jobs as it Shifts Focus to Artificial Intelligence

The retailer will also close Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores to focus on the Whole Foods brand

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 28, 2026

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces higher deductions for seniors, service workers, and car buyers

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 27, 2026

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Trump administration schedules 10% import tax on eight European nations as trade tensions rise

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 19, 2026

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Policy targeting Wall Street landlords creates uncertainty for family-run investment groups

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 16, 2026

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National hiring totals miss expectations as Federal Reserve pause becomes more likely

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 9, 2026