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Billionaires' Wealth Gain Could Fund $3.9K Stimulus Checks—Obama Economist
Professor Robert Reich, who served as Labor Secretary under Democratic President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 1997, made the comments on Twitter.
Laura Ingraham Calls Joe Biden 'Figurehead' of Left Wing Insurrection
The Fox News TV host called on Congress to tighten asylum laws, because she believed it would help protect American jobs, safety, healthcare, and education.
Are the Hedge Funds as Evil as Ever After GameStop?
The winners and losers in the GameStop sagas. Plus: Bezos exits, and lessons from Jack Ma's exile.
Pramila Jayapal Wishes Jeff Bezos Well, Criticizes Amazon Over Labor, Tax
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal wished "the best" to outgoing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, while remaining critical of his company's labor practices and tax payments.
Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO After Company Sales Grew $38 Billion
"Right now I see Amazon at its most inventive ever," Jeff Bezos said Tuesday, "making it an optimal time for this transition."
Andy Jassy, Amazon Web Services CEO, to Replace Jeff Bezos
Jassy's worked for Amazon for decades and will take over as CEO of Amazon in the third quarter when Jeff Bezos moves to the position of executive chair.
Jesse Ventura Rages at Billionaires, Calls for 'Maximum Wage'
The former Minnesota governor called out the financial system and claimed capitalism's flaws were being exposed.
McConnell Made $3,300 This Week While Blocking $2,000 Stimulus Check
It took Congress less than a month to pass legislation giving a $700 billion bailout to bank executives during the financial crisis. Lawmakers have spent eight months mulling the far less expensive stimulus bill.
Mackenzie Scott's Gifts Cast Unflattering Light on Bezos' COVID Capitalism
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife has donated nearly $6 billion thus far in 2020, after signing the Giving Pledge following her divorce from the Amazon founder last year.
Bezos and McConnell Exemplify COVID Capitalism
The heinous resurgence of COVID makes clear that corporations need more—not fewer—incentives to protect their workers from the virus.
Demonstrators Gather Near Amazon's Seattle HQ on Black Friday
The protest movements come as Amazon saw an incredible boost in sales throughout the pandemic, raking in as much as $1 billion a day in its third-quarter earnings.
Elon Musk Net Worth As Tesla Boss Becomes World's Second Richest Person
The tech industry billionaire just got richer, with the Bloomberg Billionaires Index showing his net worth has surged to $128 billion. In terms of wealth, he only trails Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
Billionaires Have Gotten Almost $1 Trillion Richer During Pandemic
The report pointed to 12 companies—dubbed the "Delinquent Dozen"—that it said have driven "exploding inequality" in American society.
U.S. Billionaires' Net Worth Jumps as Working Families Suffer
The wealth of Tesla chief executive Elon Musk skyrocketed 277 percent from March to October. Meanwhile, almost 62 million Americans lost work between March 21 and September 19.
Is Amazon Restricting Rivals from Advertising on Its Site?
A "Wall Street Journal" investigation finds credible evidence that Amazon limits rival device makers from advertising on its site.
Protesters With Guillotine Outside Jeff Bezos' House Call for Higher Wages
Chris Smalls said that the TCOEW's demands include increased wages, medicare, childcare, and more.
Bezos Opening Remarks to Congress Ahead of Antitrust Hearing: Transcript
"I believe Amazon should be scrutinized. We should scrutinize all large institutions, whether they're companies, government agencies, or non-profits," the world's richest man is expected to tell Congress.
Jeff Bezos Set to Defend Amazon from Antitrust Concerns, Praise America
"There are things small companies simply can't do. I don't care how good an entrepreneur you are, you're not going to build [a] Boeing 787 in your garage," the Amazon boss is expected to tell politicians on Wednesday.
Here's Where Mackenzie Bezos Donated $1.6 Billion of $36 Billion Fortune
The author and Amazon shareholder provided an update about which non-profit organizations received donations from her over the past year.
When Is Prime Day 2020? Amazon Delays Sales Holiday in U.S. for Second Time
Amazon announced that the Prime Day sale in India will go ahead in August, but has not yet revealed a date for the U.S. sale.
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Hackers Targeted a Number of Twitter Employees Into Giving Them Credentials
The company said the investigation was still underway, but most affected users should have access to their Twitter accounts now.
Immigrant families camp outside Jeff Bezos' house demanding COVID relief
Make the Road New York is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pass a billionaire wealth tax to help essential workers stay afloat during the pandemic.
Guillotine Placed Outside Jeff Bezos' D.C. Home by Anti-Amazon Protesters
"Amazon works directly with police to surveil us, stoking racist fears in the name of profit," the protesters' claimed.
Mark Zuckerberg Drops Out of Top 3 Richest People Amid Facebook Ad Boycott
The Facebook CEO dropped out as one of the three richest people in the world this week, as the social media platform's founder lost $7.2 billion from a concerted advertising pullout from the company.
Billionaires Get $583 Billion Richer Since Coronavirus Began
Billionaire wealth in America has increased 20 percent since the beginning of the pandemic.
Amazon Has Never Seemed So Essential—But Using It Never Been So Wrong
I'd had misgivings about Amazon before, and its behavior since the coronavirus outbreak began has been especially appalling. Leaving, though, is even harder than you'd think.
Jeff Bezos Shares Email From Racist Man Angry About Black Lives Matter
The email, from a man named Dave, took issue with Amazon's posts about standing in solidarity with the anti-racism movement fueled by the killing of George Floyd.
The 5 Wealthiest Americans Have Gotten 75 Billion Dollars Richer While a Pandemic Guts the Economy
The report, which is based on Forbes data for America's billionaires, showed that the total net worth of America's 600 billionaires increased by 15 percent, from $2.948 trillion to $3.382 trillion.
AOC Responds to Report That Billionaires Got Richer During Pandemic
Report says that the richest people in the country have seen their combined wealth rise to $3.382 trillion during two-month lockdown.