Big Tech Backlash July 24, 2020 Colorado Rep. Ken Buck says big tech CEO hearing will cover privacy, antitrust and bias allegations Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., on Friday discussed the upcoming congressional hearing with America's big tech CEOs and said it will cover user privacy violations, antitrust behavior and the suppression of free speech through political bias.
Taxes July 9, 2020 Socialist Seattle councilwoman: Overthrow ‘racist, sexist, violent, utterly bankrupt system of capitalism’ After the Seattle City Council approved a payroll tax on the city’s largest employers this week, one of the councilmembers appeared to threaten locally headquartered e-commerce giant Amazon -- while using fiery language to call for the "overthrow" of the "rotten" system of capitalism.
NFL July 8, 2020 Amazon removes Washington Redskins merchandise from site First, it was big-name retailers like Walmart and Target, as well as Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods, that removed Washington Redskins merchandise from their websites. Now, Amazon has joined the list.
Facebook July 1, 2020 Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google CEOs to testify in historic antitrust hearing The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have committed to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its ongoing antitrust inquiry, which will mark the first time the four tech bigwigs have appeared together before Congress, ӣƵ has confirmed.
Washington DC June 29, 2020 Protesters set up guillotine in front of Jeff Bezos' DC home: reports Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a Washington, D.C. complex purportedly owned by Amazon founder, CEO and President Jeff Bezos, according to reports.
CRIME June 26, 2020 Killing strikes Jeff Bezos' tony NYC neighborhood as shootings continue to rise The neighborhood boasts bigtime past and present residents, including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Hollywood regular Jennifer Lopez.
NHL June 25, 2020 NHL Seattle, Amazon partner to build Climate Pledge Arena There will be a new arena under construction in Seattle.
Amazon June 24, 2020 Amazon launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to work with police in fight against fraudsters Amazon is launching a new unit to crack down on counterfeit goods, the company announced Wednesday.
Jeff Bezos June 15, 2020 Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is willing to testify before Congress, letter reveals Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos could testify before Congress as soon as this summer as the company faces antitrust scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
ӣƵ Flash June 8, 2020 Charles Payne calls on Amazon to put 'money where their mouth is' after Black Lives Matter support Fox Business host Charles Payne told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Monday that he found Amazon's public support of the Black Lives Matter movement to be disingenuous, and said the online retail giant should do more for black employees.
Coronavirus June 4, 2020 Amazon failed to protect workers from coronavirus infection, new lawsuit claims Amazon failed to protect its workers from coronavirus infections at a New York warehouse facility, a lawsuit filed by three employees claims.