Big Tech bosses face Congress scrutiny
The heads of the four largest tech companies in the world will today answer questions in a Congress hearing on possible anti-competitive practices. David Shepardson and Nandita Bose reported the news for Reuters: The chief executives of four of the world’s largest tech companies, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), Facebook Inc (FB.O), Apple (AAPL.O) and Alphabet’s Google […]
UK bans Huawei tech from 5G network
The UK government has ordered mobile companies to stop buying 5G equipment from China’s Huawei and remove any existing Huawei equipment from the network. Leo Kelion reported the news for the BBC: The UK’s mobile providers are being banned from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after 31 December, and they must also remove all the […]
SABEW asks feds to release PPP recipients
The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing sent out the following statement on Monday: As the Paycheck Protection Program wraps up on Tuesday and as Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, SABEW highlights the importance of government transparency and disclosure. We call on the U.S. Small Business Administration and Department of the Treasury to […]
Fed caps banks’ dividends, orders suspension of share buybacks
The Federal Reserve has put a cap on the amount of dividends banks can pay their shareholders and has ordered them to suspend their stock repurchase programs. Ken Sweet reported the news for the AP: A worst-case scenario for the U.S. economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic would cause the nation’s 34 largest banks to […]
House Democrats propose $1.5-trillion infrastructure bill
House Democrats yesterday presented a bill that calls for $1.5 trillion in new infrastructure investment made urgent by the pandemic. Richard Cowan had the news for Reuters: U.S. House of Representatives Democrats on Thursday unveiled a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that they will seek to pass in coming weeks, arguing it has been made more […]
Bezos to testify in Congress in antitrust probe
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has agreed to testify to Congress amid an ongoing legislative investigation into antitrust practices by the tech industry. CNN’s Brian Fung reported the news: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is willing to testify before House lawmakers who are probing the tech industry for potential antitrust violations, according to a letter sent by the […]
WSJ reporters win WHCA award for coverage
Three Wall Street Journal reporters have won the Merriman Smith Memorial Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage Under Deadline Pressure for Print from the White House Correspondents Association. Alan Cullison, Rebecca Ballhaus and Dustin Volz won for their story, “Trump Repeatedly Pressed Ukraine to Investigate Biden’s Son.” The judges wrote, “As described by the […]
22 U.S. states sue Trump administration over fuel efficiency legislation
As many as 22 states as well as environmentalist groups are suing the Trump administration for its plans to ease earlier legislation regarding fuel efficiency. David Shepardson reported the news for Reuters: A group of 23 U.S. states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging a Trump administration decision to weaken […]
Uber and Lyft drivers sue New York
Drivers from Uber and Lyft are suing New York state for refusing or delaying unemployment payments. Sonia Moghe reported the news for CNN: A federal lawsuit alleges that New York State has refused to pay or has delayed the payment of unemployment benefits to drivers for for-hire-vehicle apps like Uber and Lyft for two months. […]
Amazon wants anti-price gouging law
Amazon has called on federal lawmakers to introduce legislation targeting price gouging during national emergencies. Diane Bartz reported the news for Reuters: Online retailer Amazon.com, criticized for not acting quickly enough to curb sellers who charged hundreds of dollars for high-demand hand sanitizer during the early phase of the new coronavirus pandemic, urged Congress on […]
