Amazon, Tesla and Meta among world’s top companies undermining democracy – report
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CBS News - Top stories
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is coming this October
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How a U.S. crackdown on cheap Chinese imports could help Amazon but challenge Meta
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Walmart is throwing a rival Amazon Prime Day sale in October
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MarketWatch - Business
Tesla’s stock has beaten the S&P 500 lately. Here’s what could drive more gains.
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The Hill - Politics
All artists, including Taylor Swift, have a role in politics and democracy
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Atari 2600 Lego Set Gets $80 Discount At Amazon
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The Guardian - World
Amazon, Tesla and Meta among world’s top companies undermining democracy – report
Corporations such as ExxonMobil and Blackstone also big funders of climate crisis, new trade union report finds. Some of the world’s largest companies have been accused of undermining democracy ...9 hours ago - Tesla -
The Hill - Politics
Warnock: Georgia hand-counted ballot rule is 'effort to turn the democracy on its head'
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) said Sunday that Georgia’s hand-counted ballot rule is an “effort to turn the democracy on its head.” “The news that Georgia voters [ought to be] paying attention ...20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
How ‘foreign agent’ laws are being exploited around the world to attack democracy
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Inc. - Business
Amazon’s Return To Office Mandate Is A Huge Mistake
Amazon dropped a bomb last week that could wind up causing collateral damage to its bottom line. Here's why.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah targets base near Haifa after Israeli strike in Beirut killed 37, including top commander
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has announced that it fired a barrage of missiles at a military base deep inside Israel following an Israeli airstrike more than a day earlier that killed at ...Yesterday - Israel -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Rose Bowl among venues for FIFA CWC
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Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Top Hezbollah commanders among 37 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Hezbollah was reeling Saturday from an Israeli airstrike that killed two of its senior figures and dozens of other people, intensifying fears of all-out conflict in the Middle East.2 days ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
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MarketWatch - Business
Boeing’s defense chief is leaving, company says
Boeing Co. said that Ted Colbert — its head of defense, space and security — would leave the company on Friday, as the beleaguered aviation giant’s new chief executive aims for big changes ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Head of Boeing Defense, Space and Security leaving company
Ted Colbert, the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, will be leaving the beleaguered company, Boeing announced Friday.3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Wants to Take Over Your Supply Chain
The omnichannel retail giant launched an end-to-end service for businesses that sell on its marketplace.3 days ago - Amazon -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...3 days ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
This Genomics Company Says It's Considering Acquiring 23andMe
The board of Anne Wojcicki's genetic-testing company resigned earlier this week. This founder thinks he has a plan to save the company.3 days ago -
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North Carolina hospital company forgives debts of 11,500 people after NBC News report
After NBC News reported how North Carolina hospital system Atrium Health aggressively pursued ex-patients’ debts, Atrium said it would forgive the debts of 11,500 people.3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Is it unethical to anonymously donate to a political party? ‘I fear that our democracy could be undermined.’
“I’m obsessed over how much money the respective political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, are generating in donations.”3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
12:30 Report — Robinson revelations rock political world
Presented by Novo Nordisk — ☕Plus: More RFK Jr. drama {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) described the news of the last 24 hours very well. “I feel like today was very ...3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon and Starbucks CEOs Present Contrast in RTO Mandates
While Amazon's Andy Jassy got criticized for his order to resume a five-day week in the office, incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol encouraged full-week presence--but will let employees decide for ...3 days ago - Amazon -
GameSpot - Tech
Inside Out 2 Steelbook Edition Restocked At Amazon
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NBA top 100 players: Brandin Podziemski among five second-year players who can jump into next year's rankings
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Wired - Tech
Meta Connect 2024: How to Watch and What to Expect
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage on September 25 to deliver a keynote address about all things AR and VR, chatbots, headsets, smart glasses, and generative AI. Here’s a preview.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Man admits Amazon driver killing but denies murder
Mark Ross denies murdering Claudiu-Carol Kondor in Leeds, but admits his manslaughter.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
OpenAI’s Reasoning Machine, Instagram Teen Changes and Amazon R.T.O. Drama
“They should have just called it Strawberry. At least that’s delicious.”3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens
The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Legal Watchdog Group Warns Pro-Trump Lawyers Against Subverting Democracy in November
New ads running in legal journals are warning lawyers: “Don’t lose your law license because of Trump.”4 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Who Says Your Couch Can’t Match Your Sweater?
Bold colors and bright patterns mark the first collaboration between the fashion house Clare V. and the home goods company Schoolhouse.September 16