Parler sues Amazon for pulling plug on social network
Site popular with far right alleges it's being penalized for political reasons and to squash competition.
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Social media site Parler goes dark
The social media site Parler has gone dark after Amazon removed the platform from its web hosting service. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN to talk about the platform's popularity with right-wing extremists and what comes next.
Pandemic pricing? Cost of a patio heater quadrupled on Amazon
Consumer advocacy group contends retail giant isn't doing enough to curtail huge price spikes by third-party sellers.
Tech companies cutting off Parler could be a "kiss of death"
In wake of Capitol assault, Amazon suspends the social media forum from its web hosting service, saying violent content on the site violated its terms of service.
Health venture led by Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan is ending
Warren Buffett had touted joint venture as as a way to help contain soaring health care costs for workers.
COVID among issues causing shipping delays
The Postal Service says it's working around the clock to ease the backlog as complaints rise about shipping delays during the holidays. Janet Shamlian reports.
FDA warns of hidden ingredients in "male enhancement" and diet pills
The FDA tested dozens of weight-loss and sexual performance products and found potentially harmful substances.
FTC opens probe into Big Tech's data collection practices
Federal regulators order Amazon, Facebook and others to detail how they use people's personal data.
Inside final months of Tony Hsieh's life
The former CEO of online retailer Zappos, Tony Hsieh, died last month after suffering injuries from a house fire. The 46-year-old multi-millionaire helped inspire thousands of upcoming tech entrepreneurs, but many did not know about his behavior in the months before his death. Angel Au-Yeung is a staff writer at Forbes. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the life of the late business icon.
Books touting anti-vaccination theories abound on retail sites
As countries around the world look to inoculate citizens against COVID-19, bogus theories are in ample supply.
Walmart offering another round of bonuses as pandemic rages on
Retailer will offer 1.5 million workers cash payments later this month, but labor advocates call it a "band-aid."
Small businesses struggle despite Black Friday
Despite the pandemic, this Black Friday became the second biggest spending day in U.S. history. But small, local businesses benefited little as most sales were done online through major retailers. Michael George has more.
Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, has died at 46
Hsieh recently retired from Zappos after 20 years leading the company.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Not dead yet: RadioShack gets another shot -- online
New owners hope to make "The Shack" competitive again -- this time online, rather than on street corners or in malls.
Major retailers urged to revive hazard pay amid holiday rush
Profits surge with pandemic for Amazon and Walmart; both axed extra wages for frontline workers months ago.
Amazon launches online pharmacy
Amazon is shaking up the competition in the health care industry by launching an online pharmacy. The service lets users buy their medications on their phones or other devices. David Kirkpatrick, the founder and editor-in-chief of Techonomy, joins CBSN to discuss.
Amazon opens online pharmacy that delivers prescriptions
Prime members get free two-day shipping on orders from Amazon Pharmacy, which accepts most insurance plans.
How Biden may handle "Big Tech"
As President-elect Joe Biden begins work on his transition, there are growing questions about what the Biden administration's relationship might look like with the powerful tech industry. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Ring recalls 350,000 video doorbells for fire risk
Amazon-owned company revises instructions for installing security product that can overheat when wrong screws are used.
Taco Bell holds curbside "parties" to hire more than 2,000
Chain hosting socially distant job fairs at 400-plus restaurants at which candidates can be interviewed from cars.
Amazon says it now has more than 1 million employees
The online retailer hired about 250,000 new workers in the third quarter and added another 100,000 in October.
Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
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