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Businesses are whipsawed again as the Supreme Court blocks OSHA’s vaccine mandate.
Companies must now decide whether to proceed with planned mandates without cover from the federal government.
How I Quit Prime and Survived
It turns out, one can live in America and not have an Amazon Prime account.
Why Banks Are Slow to Embrace Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is slowly changing how Wall Street banks handle their business, but concerns with security remain.
Amazon Reaches Labor Deal, Giving Workers More Power to Organize
The agreement’s national scope and its concessions to organizing go further than any previous settlement that the e-commerce giant has made.
Why Christmas Gifts Are Arriving on Time This Year
Fears that a disrupted supply chain could wreak havoc on the logistics industry over the holiday turned out to be wrong as many Americans ordered early and shopped in stores.
The New Get-Rich-Faster Job in Silicon Valley: Crypto Start-Ups
Tech executives and engineers are quitting Google, Meta, Amazon and other large companies for what they say is a once-in-generation opportunity with crypto.
Tornadoes Shouldn’t Be a Workplace Hazard
The disasters that struck in Kentucky and Illinois cannot be separated from the overall political economy of the United States.
In Kentucky, Tallying the Grim Scale of Destruction
“I don’t think we’ll have seen damage at this scale, ever,” said Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky in the wake of the devastating tornadoes on Friday.
At Amazon Site, Tornado Collided With Company’s Peak Delivery Season
Amazon, which has its highest employment during the holiday shopping season, said the tornado formed at the site’s parking lot.
Tornadoes Tear Through South and Midwest, With at Least 70 Dead in Kentucky
Power was out across the region on Saturday, and severe storms were expected to continue.
Deaths Confirmed After Tornado Hits Amazon Warehouse in Illinois
The police said they were notifying next of kin after a tornado caused “catastrophic damage to a significant portion” of the building.
What to Know About the Deadly Tornado Outbreak
Dozens of people were killed across several states on Friday night.
‘Being the Ricardos’ Review: Kiss, Fight, Rinse, Repeat
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin’s drama about one very bad week.
Thefts, Always an Issue for Retailers, Become More Brazen
In recent months, robberies have been more visible, with several involving large groups rushing into stores and coming out with armloads of goods.
What Happened to Amazon’s Bookstore?
A 2011 thriller was supposed to cost $15. One merchant listed it at $987, with a 17th-century publication date. That’s what happens in a marketplace where third-party sellers run wild.
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO, Hulu and More in December
Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of December’s most promising new titles.
Counterfeit Covid Masks Are Still Sold Everywhere
Rising Covid cases have spurred a return to mask-wearing in the U.S. and overseas, at a time when flawed KN95s from China continue to dominate e-commerce sites.
Amazon Union Vote in Alabama Is a Step Closer to Being Overturned
A regional office of the National Labor Relations Board said management’s victory in an earlier election should be overturned. The company can appeal.
Family-Friendly TV Shows and Movies to Watch Thanksgiving Weekend
Hosting relatives for the holiday weekend? Here are some great films and series that will appeal to all ages.
The ‘13 Going on 30’ Versace Dress Has Come Full Circle
A perfect storm of internet fashion trends — and Halloween — has resurrected a Y2K-era Versace dress. At least, for now.
Jeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to the Obama Foundation
The gift was the largest yet for the foundation and was among several splashy donations in recent months by Mr. Bezos, one of the world’s richest people.
Teamsters Vote for Sean O’Brien, a Hoffa Critic, as President
Sean O’Brien scored a decisive victory among union members after criticizing the current leadership as too timid in UPS talks and Amazon organizing.
Review: This ‘Wheel of Time’ Goes Nowhere Fast
Amazon’s ambitious fantasy adaptation is bursting with magic and monsters, but it’s no heir to the “Thrones.”
Amazon Staten Island Workers Withdraw Request for Union Vote
The workers had spent months collecting signatures to call for an election.
‘Always Jane’ Is Part of a New Generation of Trans Documentaries
For decades, films about transgender people tended to be sensationalistic. A newer crop is more celebratory — and opening doors for its young subjects.
Retailers Scramble to Attract Workers Ahead of the Holidays
Signing bonuses, higher wages, even college tuition. Companies are using perks to entice new employees in an industry that has been battered by the pandemic.
Is Meta’s Facial Recognition Retreat Another Head Fake?
If ever an issue cried out for some lawmaking guidance, this is it.
Google Wants to Work With the Pentagon Again, Despite Employee Concerns
Three years ago, the company walked away from a Defense Department project after employees objected to it. Now the company is working on a new proposal for the Pentagon.
Corporate Climate Pledges Often Ignore a Key Component: Supply Chains
Many companies do not account for the emissions from their supply chains, which can be a significant majority of their contributions to greenhouse gases.
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO, Hulu and More in November
Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of November’s most promising new titles.
Amazon to Launch First Two Internet Satellites in 2022
Competing with SpaceX, OneWeb and others, the e-commerce titan will rely on small rockets to get prototypes of its satellite constellation into space.
Will Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena Make Good on Its Promise?
The operators of Climate Pledge Arena, home to the N.H.L.’s newest team, the Seattle Kraken, plan to reduce and offset its entire planet-warming footprint. They still have a lot to prove.
Amazon workers in Staten Island file to hold a union election.
The effort could bring a second unionization vote at an Amazon warehouse in less than a year.
Why Amazon Is in Business With Judge Judy
The company hopes a new court show starring the straight-talking judge will help turbocharge its free, ad-supported streaming platform, IMDb TV.
Why Republican Ken Buck Believes in Antitrust and Doesn’t Believe in the ‘Big Lie’
The congressman discusses the future of his party and why he’s teaming up with Democrats on a bipartisan effort that could break up big tech.
Inside Amazon’s Worst Human Resources Problem
A knot of problems with Amazon’s system for handling paid and unpaid leaves has led to devastating consequences for workers.
Everytable Is Trying to Make Healthy Food as Accessible as Fast Food
A former hedge fund trader thinks centralized kitchens and sliding scale prices are going to crack the code of making healthy food affordable for everyone.
Amazon Workers on Staten Island Aim for Union Vote
The organizers say they will have enough signatures by Monday to file for an election with the National Labor Relations Board. The company is pushing back.
Book Review: ‘Everything and Less,’ by Mark McGurl
Mark McGurl’s “Everything and Less” examines the impact the tech giant has had on literature itself.
As Big Tech Grows in the Pandemic, Seattle Grows With It
Despite an overall decline in office leasing in the United States, technology companies gobbled up more space in the Seattle area than they had the previous year.
Could an I.A.T.S.E. Union Strike Fix the Film Industry?
Hollywood is back in full swing, grinding those behind the scenes down to the bone. Can a new union contract fix that?
Don’t Let Amazon Eat the Film Industry
Unlike any other streamer, Amazon brings hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue and the power of a vast network of other lines of business to the fight.
Will TikTok Make You Buy It?
Give any social media platform long enough, and it turns into a mall.
Rivian, an Electric Vehicle Start-Up, Reveals Large Losses in its I.P.O. Filing
The company, which is backed by Amazon and Ford, is seeking to sell shares in one of the biggest initial public offerings of the year.
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO, Hulu and More in October
Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of October’s most promising new titles.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Daniel Craig
At long last, the star of the James Bond franchise bids farewell to 007 with “No Time to Die” (and learns for the first time about his life as an internet meme).
S&P 500 Drops 2% in Worst Day Since May
Investors, weighing the prospect of the Federal Reserve preparing to reduce its purchases of government debt, sold off bonds, pushing the 10-year’s yield to its highest level since June.
New World Is Amazon’s Biggest Video Game Hope Yet
The tech giant has struggled to produce popular games, but a much-delayed title released this week could be the first step in a turnaround.
Voice Assistants Don’t Understand Us. They Should.
Even for new technologies, accessibility matters.