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Video emerges of Washington Post staffers angry with publisher for refusing to take questions on layoffs

December 14, 2022

Video emerges of Washington Post staffers angry with publisher for refusing to take questions on layoffs

Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan left staffers stunned Wednesday when he refused to take questions after announcing looming layoffs during a town hall event.

Amazon to increase Twitter advertising to $100M after pausing some spending: Report

December 4, 2022

Amazon to increase Twitter advertising to $100M after pausing some spending: Report

Amazon reportedly plans to resume its full ad spending on Twitter to the tune of $100 million per year.

CBS anchor argues Bezos, wealthy should 'write a check' to government instead of charities

November 15, 2022

CBS anchor argues Bezos, wealthy should 'write a check' to government instead of charities

CBS Mornings host Tony Dokoupil suggested Jeff Bezos should donate his massive wealth to the government, claiming that would be more "democratic" philanthropy.

Democrats are ‘drowning in denial’ over key midterm issues, says Washington Post columnist

November 8, 2022

Democrats are ‘drowning in denial’ over key midterm issues, says Washington Post columnist

A Washington Post columnist said Democrats are "drowning in denial" as they appear to "be heading toward painful losses" on Election Day after downplaying key issues.

Jeff Bezos eyeing Commanders purchase, possibly partnering with Jay-Z: reports

November 3, 2022

Jeff Bezos eyeing Commanders purchase, possibly partnering with Jay-Z: reports

The Washington Commanders are not officially on the market, but it appears Jeff Bezos is interested in purchasing the franchise, according to a report.

William Shatner explains why his trip to space ‘felt like a funeral’: ‘I saw death and I saw life’

October 7, 2022

William Shatner explains why his trip to space ‘felt like a funeral’: ‘I saw death and I saw life’

William Shatner, the "Star Trek" alum, has written a new book titled “Boldly Go: Reflections on a life of Awe and Wonder.” In it, he detailed his experience traveling to space in 2021.

Washington Post has ‘conflict of interest’ because of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, ex-staffer says

September 28, 2022

Washington Post has ‘conflict of interest’ because of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, ex-staffer says

The Columbia Journalism Review published, “The Washington Post has a Bezos problem,” which examines the way the paper’s billionaire owner can influence its journalism.

Jeff Bezos hangs with Roger Goodell, other NFL royalty in Amazon's Thursday Night Football debut

September 16, 2022

Jeff Bezos hangs with Roger Goodell, other NFL royalty in Amazon's Thursday Night Football debut

Amazon made its Thursday Night Football streaming debut, and Jeff Bezos, the founder of the company, headed to Kansas City to take in the momentous occasion.

California dreamin' for fast-food workers will hurt, not help

September 2, 2022

California dreamin' for fast-food workers will hurt, not help

California lawmakers have passed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act and it could drastically harm the industry and its workers

Washington Post reportedly facing financial struggles, 'on a pace to lose money this year'

August 30, 2022

Washington Post reportedly facing financial struggles, 'on a pace to lose money this year'

A report alleges The Washington Post is financially struggling and is "on pace to lose money this year" following years of profitablity during the Trump administration.