Parler back online after being removed by Amazon last week
The social media platform, Parler, is back online after Amazon Web Services booted it a week ago. Amazon says it removed Parler after its far right members made threats of violence.
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Parler sues Amazon after being removed from platform
The social media platform, Parler, is suing Amazon in response to being deplatformed.
Amazon selling at-home coronavirus test kits
Coronavirus testing kits are now available on Amazon. The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization for the test last month.
Amazon accepting applications for Future Engineer Scholarship Program
Amazon now has open applications for it’s Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program.
Amazon reports record breaking sales over the weekend
Amazon reported record breaking sales over the holiday shopping weekend.
Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy
On Tuesday, Amazon made its biggest jump into the health care industry with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, a new digital drugstore. It works just like a traditional drugstore, and accepts most major insurance plans.
Amazon announces plans to hire more than 1,300 for seasonal roles in SC
On Tuesday, Amazon announced plans to hire more than 1,300 people for seasonal roles in South Carolina. Amazon says that in addition to supplying extra income during the holidays, these positions also provide opportunities for pay incentives, benefits, and a path to a longer-term career. This is part of Amazon’s push to hire more than 100,000 employees across the nation for the holiday season.
Nearly 20,000 Amazon employees have contracted COVID-19 since March
Amazon has revealed that nearly 20,000 of its front-line employees at both Amazon and Whole Foods have tested positive or been presumed positive for the coronavirus.
App allows employees to anonymously discuss their workplaces
A mobile app gaining in popularity allows employees at tech giants like Google and Amazon to anonymously discuss issues like compensation, corporate policies and workplace harassment.
Amazon Donates to SC Science Academy and the Classroom
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Amazon is doing its part to encourage young scientists in the midlands. Wednesday the on-line retail giant donated 15 thousand dollars in lab materials to the South Carolina Science Academy. The academy’s director says the donation could fuel the discoveries of the future. The South Carolina Science Academy has been offering classes since 2014. Categories: Local News,…
