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The Government Could Force Amazon to Break Into These Three Pieces

A growing number of politicians, and now apparently some officials of the federal government, believe some of America’s largest tech companies are illegal monopolies that prevent competition in the........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstJun 17th, 2019

Why Amazon Web Services Is Closely Linked To Finance: "Access To Infinite Computing Power"

As Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) evolved from online bookstore to the dominant force in e-commerce, the company had to break up its “monolithic” software, read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 16th, 2018

Exclusive: U.S. government seeks Facebook help to wiretap Messenger - sources

The U.S. government is trying to force Facebook Inc to break the encryption in its.....»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 17th, 2018

Clashes Break Out as France"s "Yellow-Vest" Protests Show Signs of Revival

Thousands of “gilets jaunes” took to France’s streets, some clashing with riot police, in a renewed show of force against the government after demonstrations flagged during the holiday season......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjJan 6th, 2019

Theresa May is about to force through an avalanche of new Brexit laws

WPA Pool/Getty Images Theresa May's government accused of forcing through hundreds of pieces of Brexit-related legislation without proper parliamentary scrutiny. Ministers have so far got over .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 6th, 2019

Boeing Pushes Back on Whistleblower’s Allegations About Potential of Planes Breaking Apart During Flight

The whistleblower said excessive force was used to fit panels together on the 787 assembly line that could cause it to break apart. Boeing is defending the integrity of the fuselages on two of .....»»

Category: topSource: timeApr 17th, 2024

The government has a program to cut your Internet bill. Verizon was using it to force you onto a new data plan.

Help Desk: Readers tell our tech columnist about shenanigans signing up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which is supposed to knock $50 off monthly bills......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 21st, 2021

The government has a program to cut your Internet bill. Verizon is using it to force you onto a new data plan.

Help Desk: Readers tell our tech columnist about shenanigans signing up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which is supposed to knock $50 off monthly bills......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 17th, 2021

Court Battle With Amazon May Force Pentagon To Scrap "JEDI" Cloud-Computing Program

Court Battle With Amazon May Force Pentagon To Scrap 'JEDI' Cloud-Computing Program Has Jeff Bezos overpowered the Pentagon with legal firepower? Amazon's leg.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 10th, 2021

A California court case over a flammable hoverboard could force Amazon to change its entire third-party sales business model

A California judge has resurrected a lawsuit that challenges some of the basic premises of Amazon's third-party sales marketplace. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images In 2015, a woman named Kisha Loomis suffered burn.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 5th, 2021

8 pieces of purple accent furniture for your home

Purple furniture adds a unique character to any room. We rounded up 9 of our favorite purple pieces at different price points, all available on Amazon. If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 3rd, 2021

: Treating COVID-19 at home could soon be a reality in the U.K. as government steps up efforts

New antiviral task force aims to find at least two antiviral treatments, in tablet or capsule form, by the fall......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 21st, 2021

New Zealand Gave Amazon $116M To Cover Costs On New "Lord Of The Rings" Series

The government of New Zealand provided Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) with a $116 million in rebates to help finance the creation of its “The Lord of the Rings” streaming series. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 16th, 2021

Amazon"s AI-powered cameras are a double-edged sword that could make drivers safer, but also force the company to sacrifice productivity, a transportation expert says

Amazon defended the cameras amid privacy concerns. But an expert said the safety benefits may hinge on slower, or less prod.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 13th, 2021

Looking to sell a primary or vacation home? Here’s how the IRS looks at those sales very differently.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | The federal government gives a huge tax break to homeowners who have lived in their homes for two out of the past five years and have used that home as their primary residence. Not so with a vacation home......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 5th, 2021

Elizabeth Warren clashed with Amazon over unionization, and said she"d break up Big Tech so that it can"t "heckle senators with snotty tweets"

Sen. Elizabeth Warren called Amazon out for exploiting tax "loopholes," opposing unionization, and "heckling" senators on Twitter. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Mand.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 26th, 2021

Amazon Seeks Halt On Changes To Indian E-Commerce Foreign Investment Norms: Reuters

Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has asked the Indian government to withhold the changes in the country’s e-commerce foreign investment rules until the investigation conclusion of the e-comm read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 25th, 2021

Legal Tussle With Amazon Puts Microsoft"s $10B JEDI Contract In Jeopardy: Bloomberg

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) could lose the $10 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Pentagon, a deal the government has threatened to discar read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 5th, 2021

State bill would force city earnings tax refunds for telecommuting work

The bill, introduced this month, would force Kansas City to refund earnings tax proceeds for work done outside the city through telecommuting, a measure that, if passed, could prove extremely costly to the local government......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 4th, 2021

Miami Beach Preps For Spring Break COVID Crackdown

Miami Beach Preps For Spring Break COVID Crackdown In yet another great example of government efficiency, Miami Beach is prepping for a Spri.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 4th, 2021

More bomber operations mean "the chess pieces are moving," US Air Force"s top officer says

"That's the capability of global air power," Gen. Charles Brown said this month. "To operate from and be prepared to go ... anywhere, any time." B-52 bombers in formation after missions over the Baltic Sea, October 23, 2019. US Air Force/SSgt.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 23rd, 2021