Amazon opening 2 operations facilities in Virginia Beach, creating over 1,000 jobs, Youngkin says

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two new Amazon operations facilities are coming to Virginia Beach, expected to eventually employ over 1,000 people, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. The retailer will establish a robotics fulfillment center expected to launch in 2025 and a...

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority says progress is being made in the sport

Lisa Lazarus has gotten countless calls and messages from trainers across horse racing since new medication and anti-doping rules went into effect this spring, many of which she found inspiring. “For the first time ever, they feel like they have a real chance that when they get up...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives Vermont housing trust $20M, largest donation in its history

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A housing trust in Vermont has received $20 million — the largest donation in its history — from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Representatives for Champlain Housing Trust said Wednesday that Scott made the donation through her fund, Yield...

Justice Department targets eBay for alleged unlawful sales of pesticides and other toxins

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil complaint against eBay, claiming the online marketplace unlawfully sold and distributed hundreds of thousands of products like pesticides and motor vehicle emission-evading devices that violate environmental laws. The complaint Wednesday...

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off its platform, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Amazon's home state of...

Amazon sued by US regulators and 17 states alleging that its policies inflate online prices and stifle competition

Alcoa, Krispy Kreme fall; Williams-Sonoma, Ford rise, Monday, 9/25/2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: HP Inc., down 47 cents to $26.30. Berkshire Hathaway sold about 4.8 million shares of the personal computer and printer maker. Alcoa Corp., down $1.72 to $26.63. ...

Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic in growing tech battle

Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the artificial intelligence startup, the two companies said Monday. The investment underscores how Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that the...

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions. Members of Amazon Prime can pay $2.99 per month in the U.S. to keep their service ad-free, the company...

Seagen, Activision Blizzard rise; Scholastic, Intel fall, Friday, 9/22/2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: Scholastic Corp., down $5.15 to $33.80. The book publisher reported a bigger fiscal first-quarter loss than Wall Street expected. Activision Blizzard Inc., up $1.57...