Amazon says email to employees banning TikTok was a mistake

Amazon has told employees to delete the popular video app TikTok from phones on which they use Amazon email, citing security risks from the China-owned app.

Seattle City Council approves new tax on big businesses

The Seattle City Council on Monday approved a new tax on large businesses, two years after the council repealed a big business tax amid pressure from corporations such as Amazon and the prospect of a voter referendum.

Amazon driver quits, leaving his truck with packages and keys inside posting viral Twitter rant

It was at 12 Mile and Southfield where Derick Lancaster says he just had enough of his job. He parked the truck full of packages, left the keys inside and took an Uber ride home. 

Protesters set up guillotine outside of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ home

Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.

Companies touting Black Lives Matter face workforce scrutiny

As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.

Warren Police recommending felony charges against Amazon driver for resisting arrest, failed to show ID

Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer is expecting to hold a press briefing at 11 a.m. on Wednesday to discuss the arrest of an Amazon delivery driver on Tuesday who police held after neighbors said he parked the wrong way on the street.

Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales

Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.

Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees

Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.

Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan

“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,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.

Amazon is asking customers to buy less as demand skyrockets

Online retail giant Amazon is reportedly trying to get customers to buy fewer items on its site as it struggles to keep up with demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand

Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.