NFL renews Thursday night streaming deal with Amazon
NEW YORK — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch also will have exclusive streaming rights to one additional regular-season game in 2020.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch will stream 11 Thursday night games broadcast by Fox, giving access to more than 150 million paid Prime members.The regular-season weekend game streamed on those outlets will be played on a Saturday in the second half of the schedule.
NEW YORK — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch also will have exclusive streaming rights to one additional regular-season game in 2020.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch will stream 11 Thursday night games broadcast by Fox, giving access to more than 150 million paid Prime members.The regular-season weekend game streamed on those outlets will be played on a Saturday in the second half of the schedule.
Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon - and headaches too
NEW YORK -- Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.Now it has a captive audience.With much of the globe in various stages of a lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has become a lifeline to many shoppers.
NEW YORK -- Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.Now it has a captive audience.With much of the globe in various stages of a lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has become a lifeline to many shoppers.
Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, FedEx workers plan 'May Day Strike'
SEATTLE -- Workers from large companies such as Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are planning a walk-out strike for May 1, according to a report from The Intercept, noting that participating employees will call in sick or walk off during their lunch break.A flyer for the “May Day General Strike” was shared by Christian Smalls on Twitter.“Protect all workers at all cost we are not expendable or replaceable enough is enough TAKE THE POWER BACK!” Smalls wrote in his tweet.News of gig workers striking and protesting due to workplace conditions and complaints over lack of necessary protective equipment have been common amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Shoppers for Instacart previously went on strike in March, and Amazon employees across the country had gone on strike with complaints that the company had not done enough to protect its employees amid the pandemic.
SEATTLE -- Workers from large companies such as Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are planning a walk-out strike for May 1, according to a report from The Intercept, noting that participating employees will call in sick or walk off during their lunch break.A flyer for the “May Day General Strike” was shared by Christian Smalls on Twitter.“Protect all workers at all cost we are not expendable or replaceable enough is enough TAKE THE POWER BACK!” Smalls wrote in his tweet.News of gig workers striking and protesting due to workplace conditions and complaints over lack of necessary protective equipment have been common amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Shoppers for Instacart previously went on strike in March, and Amazon employees across the country had gone on strike with complaints that the company had not done enough to protect its employees amid the pandemic.
President Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.The president was responding to a question about reports his administration plans to force major changes in postal operations as the price for approving a $10 billion loan that was included in the government’s $2 trillion economic rescue package.Under the rescue package legislation, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin must approve the loan before the Postal Service can receive the money.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.The president was responding to a question about reports his administration plans to force major changes in postal operations as the price for approving a $10 billion loan that was included in the government’s $2 trillion economic rescue package.Under the rescue package legislation, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin must approve the loan before the Postal Service can receive the money.
Streaming video, online retailers escape pandemic pounding
NEW YORK — COVID-19 may have knocked U.S. stocks into a bear market and pummeled the U.S. economy, but the disease has also left some companies asking the question: “What recession?”Streaming media services, video game makers, and consumer staples companies have all gained ground as people stay home, try to stay entertained and focus on essentials.
NEW YORK — COVID-19 may have knocked U.S. stocks into a bear market and pummeled the U.S. economy, but the disease has also left some companies asking the question: “What recession?”Streaming media services, video game makers, and consumer staples companies have all gained ground as people stay home, try to stay entertained and focus on essentials.
Amazon extending return window for customers during COVID-19 pandemic
SEATTLE -- Amazon is extending its return window for customers during the coronavirus pandemic.The move is part of Amazon's daily updates detailing how it is combatting COVID-19 in and outside its own facilities.
SEATTLE -- Amazon is extending its return window for customers during the coronavirus pandemic.The move is part of Amazon's daily updates detailing how it is combatting COVID-19 in and outside its own facilities.
Amazon hires 700+ employees who were laid off due to COVID-19 in Wisconsin
KENOSHA -- Amazon officials on Monday, April 6 announced the hiring of more than 700 new employees in Wisconsin -- amid COVID-19 related layoffs.
KENOSHA -- Amazon officials on Monday, April 6 announced the hiring of more than 700 new employees in Wisconsin -- amid COVID-19 related layoffs.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to Feeding America
SEATTLE -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday, April 2 announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.This, amid a growing need for donations, with millions of Americans out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.In an Instagram post, Bezos said the donation would be made to Feeding America, which would quickly send the funding to its network of food banks:More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.In Washington state, 181,975 filed for unemployment benefits the week of March 22-28.Applications for unemployment benefits generally reflect the pace of layoffs.
SEATTLE -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday, April 2 announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.This, amid a growing need for donations, with millions of Americans out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.In an Instagram post, Bezos said the donation would be made to Feeding America, which would quickly send the funding to its network of food banks:More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.In Washington state, 181,975 filed for unemployment benefits the week of March 22-28.Applications for unemployment benefits generally reflect the pace of layoffs.
Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts
SEATTLE -- Amazon officials said Monday, March 23 that more than 3,900 seller accounts were suspended for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.Officials with the e-commerce giant said the banned accounts were all active on its U.S. marketplace and were suspended for “violating our fair pricing policies.” More than 500,000 product listings were removed over price-related violations related to the outbreak.“We are constantly monitoring our stores for unfair prices and listings that make false claims in regards to COVID-19,” Amazon said in a blog post. “We have dynamic, automated systems in place that locate and remove unfairly priced items.”Amazon officials said that sellers found to have violated its policies are referred to law enforcement agencies for potential action.
SEATTLE -- Amazon officials said Monday, March 23 that more than 3,900 seller accounts were suspended for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.Officials with the e-commerce giant said the banned accounts were all active on its U.S. marketplace and were suspended for “violating our fair pricing policies.” More than 500,000 product listings were removed over price-related violations related to the outbreak.“We are constantly monitoring our stores for unfair prices and listings that make false claims in regards to COVID-19,” Amazon said in a blog post. “We have dynamic, automated systems in place that locate and remove unfairly priced items.”Amazon officials said that sellers found to have violated its policies are referred to law enforcement agencies for potential action.
'We are depending on you!' FedEx worker shares thoughtful care package left for delivery drivers
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A FedEx delivery worker posted a photo on Instagram of a care package left for couriers on a front porch in Glendale, Arizona.The box, which was made out to UPS, FedEx, USPS and Amazon delivery drivers, contained toilet paper, water bottles, Gatorade and cans of soup.
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A FedEx delivery worker posted a photo on Instagram of a care package left for couriers on a front porch in Glendale, Arizona.The box, which was made out to UPS, FedEx, USPS and Amazon delivery drivers, contained toilet paper, water bottles, Gatorade and cans of soup.
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
Amazon seeks to hire 100K to keep up with crush of orders; will offer $2/hour raises
NEW YORK — Amazon officials said Monday, March 16 the company needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.Officials with the online retailer said they will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees, who work at warehouses, delivery centers, and Whole Foods grocery stores.
NEW YORK — Amazon officials said Monday, March 16 the company needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.Officials with the online retailer said they will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees, who work at warehouses, delivery centers, and Whole Foods grocery stores.
For 1st time in state history, law against price gouging is triggered by public health emergency
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin history, a law against price gouging is in effect.
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin history, a law against price gouging is in effect.
Amazon employee tests positive for COVID-19
SEATTLE – An Amazon employee in Seattle has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported.The person who contracted the illness, also known as COVID-19, works in Amazon’s Brazil office building near downtown Seattle, according to a message to staff viewed by the paper.The unidentified employee was placed in quarantine after leaving work feeling ill on Feb. 25, Amazon said.The retail behemoth encouraged employees experiencing symptoms to stay home and get evaluated by a medical professional.
SEATTLE – An Amazon employee in Seattle has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported.The person who contracted the illness, also known as COVID-19, works in Amazon’s Brazil office building near downtown Seattle, according to a message to staff viewed by the paper.The unidentified employee was placed in quarantine after leaving work feeling ill on Feb. 25, Amazon said.The retail behemoth encouraged employees experiencing symptoms to stay home and get evaluated by a medical professional.
No checkout needed: Amazon opens cashier-less grocery store
NEW YORK — Amazon wants to kill the supermarket checkout line.The online retailing giant is opening its first cashier-less supermarket, where shoppers can grab milk or eggs and walk out without waiting in line or ever opening their wallets.
NEW YORK — Amazon wants to kill the supermarket checkout line.The online retailing giant is opening its first cashier-less supermarket, where shoppers can grab milk or eggs and walk out without waiting in line or ever opening their wallets.
US, France reach tax deal averting broader trade war
DAVOS, Switzerland — France will delay its tax on the digital business of big tech firms like Google and Facebook in exchange for the United States' promise to hold off retaliatory sanctions - a deal that could avert a broader trade dispute.Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Wednesday he had agreed on the truce with U.S. Treasury chief Steven Mnuchin, at a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.Le Maire said France would delay collection of the digital tax until December - through the next U.S. election cycle, potentially easing pressure for President Donald Trump as he seeks reelection.But the French minister said his country would never scrap it entirely until an international accord can be reached.“Digital companies will pay their fair tax in 2020,” Le Maire told reporters in Davos.The U.S., in turn, will hold off imposing retaliatory tariffs that it had threatened to slap tariffs on French wine, cheese and other products.The move appears to dial down the risk of a wider trade war between the United States and the European Union, of which France is part.
DAVOS, Switzerland — France will delay its tax on the digital business of big tech firms like Google and Facebook in exchange for the United States' promise to hold off retaliatory sanctions - a deal that could avert a broader trade dispute.Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Wednesday he had agreed on the truce with U.S. Treasury chief Steven Mnuchin, at a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.Le Maire said France would delay collection of the digital tax until December - through the next U.S. election cycle, potentially easing pressure for President Donald Trump as he seeks reelection.But the French minister said his country would never scrap it entirely until an international accord can be reached.“Digital companies will pay their fair tax in 2020,” Le Maire told reporters in Davos.The U.S., in turn, will hold off imposing retaliatory tariffs that it had threatened to slap tariffs on French wine, cheese and other products.The move appears to dial down the risk of a wider trade war between the United States and the European Union, of which France is part.
Texting scam disguises itself as delivery notification from Amazon, FedEx
There's a new scam to watch out for.This time it's a texting scam that disguises itself as a delivery notification from companies like Amazon and FedEx, according to How to Geek.Within the text, there will be a link that takes you to a fake Amazon page that offers you to take a "free survey."The survey will then ask for your credit card information to pay for shipping, and it will automatically sign you up to receive a product each month with a charge of $98.95.Of course, one of the easy ways to detect this scam is to note what is said in the address bar of the web page.For example, if the web address has Amazon or FedEx in the name, it is likely OK.However, if it doesn't note the companies and displays a web page claiming to be one of those companies, it is likely a scam.This tweet highlights the difficulty in telling which text is which:
There's a new scam to watch out for.This time it's a texting scam that disguises itself as a delivery notification from companies like Amazon and FedEx, according to How to Geek.Within the text, there will be a link that takes you to a fake Amazon page that offers you to take a "free survey."The survey will then ask for your credit card information to pay for shipping, and it will automatically sign you up to receive a product each month with a charge of $98.95.Of course, one of the easy ways to detect this scam is to note what is said in the address bar of the web page.For example, if the web address has Amazon or FedEx in the name, it is likely OK.However, if it doesn't note the companies and displays a web page claiming to be one of those companies, it is likely a scam.This tweet highlights the difficulty in telling which text is which:
Family searching for Amazon driver to say 'thank you' for helping out
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Getting packages dropped off is common - especially during the holiday season.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Getting packages dropped off is common - especially during the holiday season.
Procrastinators, rejoice - Amazon’s operations are ready to deliver packages until Christmas Eve
MILWAUKEE --The clock is ticking.
MILWAUKEE --The clock is ticking.
Nearly 300 Amazon packages stolen from California post office
PIONEER, Calif. (KTXL) - Nearly 300 Amazon packages were stolen from the Pioneer Post Office after a driver dropped them off over the weekend while the post office was closed.The Amador County Sheriff's Office reports a deputy was called to the post office Monday after the postmaster reported the theft.The postmaster says a driver for an Amazon courier service left four pallets behind the post office Sunday.
PIONEER, Calif. (KTXL) - Nearly 300 Amazon packages were stolen from the Pioneer Post Office after a driver dropped them off over the weekend while the post office was closed.The Amador County Sheriff's Office reports a deputy was called to the post office Monday after the postmaster reported the theft.The postmaster says a driver for an Amazon courier service left four pallets behind the post office Sunday.