Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax
The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
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The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are the three richest people in the world, according to Forbes.
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Businessman Leo Kryss alleges he wouldn't have shaved $6 million from his mansion's sale price if he had known Bezos was buyer.
The brash, self-styled New Yorker transformed the publishing industry with what became a nationwide empire of superstores.
The U.S. has a record 813 billionaires — the most of any country.
Jeff Bezos has regained his spot as the richest person in the world, barely beating out now former No. 1 Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first paying customers to the edge of space.
The investigation is being spearheaded by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, of which Sanders is chair.
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
The TEMPO spectrometer will measure air quality and pollution across North America to improve forecasting.
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Only two more launches are needed to complete OneWeb's nearly 650-satellite fleet of broadband relay stations.
It was the second Falcon 9 launch helping OneWeb recover from a post-Ukraine break with Russian rockets.
Twitter's new owner falls down a rung in wealth rankings for the first time since overtaking Jeff Bezos in 2021.
Amazon founder said he and his partner Lauren Sánchez are "building the capacity to be able to give away this money."
The money is to be directed toward charities that the recipient sees fit, Lauren Sanchez said Friday when announcing the award.
David Rubenstein is the co-founder of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group and talks with some of the world's biggest leaders in his new book like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
MacKenzie Bezos has promised to give at least half of her fortune to charity, just months after finalizing her divorce from the world's richest man.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has unveiled a $100 million, four-part plan to address everything from workforce development to low interest loans, and incentives for companies to move to the city.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado.
On Thursday afternoon, thunderstorms moving into the Denver metro area prompted officials to issue a ground stop at Denver International Airport.
An investigation is underway after authorities found a body near a picnic area in western Colorado last weekend that appears to have been eaten by a bear.
The Hardrock 100 ultra-marathon will continue this weekend, along with other events happening across Colorado as firefighters battle several large wildfires.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has unveiled a $100 million, four-part plan to address everything from workforce development to low interest loans, and incentives for companies to move to the city.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado.
On Thursday afternoon, thunderstorms moving into the Denver metro area prompted officials to issue a ground stop at Denver International Airport.
An investigation is underway after authorities found a body near a picnic area in western Colorado last weekend that appears to have been eaten by a bear.
The Hardrock 100 ultra-marathon will continue this weekend, along with other events happening across Colorado as firefighters battle several large wildfires.
Authorities say no charges will be filed against three teens rescued from an abandoned missile silo in Colorado on Wednesday.
Colorado is still battling at least six wildfires on Thursday. Crews were able to keep the Ferris Fire within current containment lines overnight, even against strong winds. The Willow Fire has grown to over 4,400 acres, but crews have reached 22% containment. The Gold Mountain Fire is now 8% contained and sits at approximately 32,000 acres.
E-scooters are everywhere in Denver, and while they can be a quick, efficient way to get around, they can also be extremely dangerous. Denver trauma surgeon Dr. Bailee Olliff shared growing concerns over e-bikes and what riders should do if they get injured.
A man was arrested and taken to jail, then allegedly left to die in Huerfano County. The man's estate was recently awarded a $10 million settlement after they say guards tackled him, breaking six ribs and causing internal bleeding. He died ten days later.
Low water levels in Adams County have prompted officials to close the boat ramps at Barr Lake beginning on Friday.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Polls closed in the state primary election on June 30. Many days later, there was still no projected winner in one race.
Victor Marx, a newcomer to politics, is projected to win the Republican primary for governor in Colorado.
Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Victor Marx is projected to win against State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Wildfire smoke drifting through Colorado has pushed the Front Range and Northern Colorado into some of the worst air quality conditions in the United States, prompting health experts to warn residents, especially those with underlying respiratory conditions, to take precautions.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.