Amazon delivery driver arrested for assault; says she punched 67-year-old in self defense
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies took Itzel Ramirez, 21, into custody. That's after they received a 911 call from a 67-year-old woman who said the Amazon driver punched her at least 10 times around the face and head.
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies took Itzel Ramirez, 21, into custody. That's after they received a 911 call from a 67-year-old woman who said the Amazon driver punched her at least 10 times around the face and head.
Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon secures enough votes to block historic union effort at Alabama warehouse
Amazon has enough votes to block the historic unionization effort at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Amazon has enough votes to block the historic unionization effort at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Amazon apologizes for tweet, acknowledges drivers ‘do have trouble’ finding restrooms
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
Amazon union vote count begins for Alabama warehouse workers — here’s what to know about historic push
Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.
Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
6,000 Amazon workers in Alabama to vote on forming first US union in tech giant’s history
Thousands of Amazon workers at an Alabama facility will vote in February on whether to unionize, potentially becoming the first U.S.-based union in the company’s history.
Thousands of Amazon workers at an Alabama facility will vote in February on whether to unionize, potentially becoming the first U.S.-based union in the company’s history.
Elon Musk becomes richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos
Move over, Jeff Bezos. There's officially a new richest person on the planet: Elon Musk.
Move over, Jeff Bezos. There's officially a new richest person on the planet: Elon Musk.
Oceana report says Amazon has a ‘plastic problem’, pollutes oceans with 22 million pounds of plastics per year
A new report estimates that Amazon generated enough plastic packaging waste in 2019 to circle the Earth 500 times.
A new report estimates that Amazon generated enough plastic packaging waste in 2019 to circle the Earth 500 times.
Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Amazon to give $500M in special holiday bonuses to front-line employees
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
DCAC is offering hope for North Texas Children
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is planning to serve near 1,800 kids this holiday season, but they need help. Murphey Sears from the organization layouts different ways to get DCAC to its goal.
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is planning to serve near 1,800 kids this holiday season, but they need help. Murphey Sears from the organization layouts different ways to get DCAC to its goal.