SOS From Brazil's Amazon Fire Protesters: 'We Need The World's Help Right Now'
Protesters took to the streets across Brazil this weekend to voice outrage over the fires burning through the Amazon.
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Brazilian President Bolsonaro To Send Army To Combat Amazon Rainforest Fires
Tens of thousands of fires have erupted in the Amazon so far this year — a huge spike over 2018 — and critics blame Bolsonaro's policies. He said Friday that protecting the rainforest is "our duty."
Bernie Sanders Again Attacks Amazon — This Time Pulling In 'The Washington Post'
The newspaper's editor accused Sanders of peddling a "conspiracy theory" about the influence of the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, who is also the founder and CEO of Amazon.
EU Investigates If Amazon Hurts Competition By Using Sellers' Data
The European Union's antitrust arm will evaluate Amazon's role as both a retailer and a marketplace for others. One focus will be on Amazon's use of data collected from third-party sellers.
'Facebook Is Dangerous:' Firms In Hot Seat As Congress Probes Big Tech
Lawmakers in the Senate and House are questioning lobbyists and officials from Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple on an array of issues, including whether they're so big they stifle competition.
From The Warehouse To IT: Amazon Offering 100,000 Workers Tech Training
Amazon plans to invest $700 million to train a third of its U.S. workforce for higher-skilled jobs. The company acknowledged that workers could use their new skills to seek jobs outside Amazon.
Using Food Stamps For Online Grocery Shopping Is Getting Easier
Walmart is expanding a program for food stamp recipients to buy groceries online and pick them up in stores. It's the latest move to give them more options in the era of online shopping.
Amazon Confirms Plans For Kernersville Distribution Center
Amazon has confirmed it will open a 1-million-square foot fulfillment center in Kernersville, creating about 1,000 new jobs.
Kohl's Will Now Accept Amazon Returns At All Its Stores
The reatiler is betting that easy returns will drive foot traffic to its stores. Shares of Kohl's stock spiked with the news.
This City Told Amazon And Google: No Incentives For You
Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ after meeting stiff opposition over big tax breaks and other incentives. A California mayor refused to offer similar incentives but landed Google anyway.