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Australia Wants Facebook And Google To Pay News Outlets For Their Content. Could Governments Around The World Follow?
As the coronavirus pandemic decimates the economics of the news industry, the Australian government is stepping in. It may not be the only one.
Facebook Just Invested $5.7 Billion In India's Largest Telecom Carrier
The deal makes Facebook the largest minority shareholder in Jio.
The Emails Promising Coronavirus-Protecting Masks Seemed Too Good To Be True. They Were.
Roughly a billion emails promoted overpriced face masks with misleading claims. The man selling them says it isn't his fault.
UPDATE: The Company Running An Oregon Online Coronavirus Symptom Tracker Now Says It Won't Sell Your Data To Advertisers
The privacy policy for Vital's coronavirus symptom tracker for Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties had previously reserved the right to sell residents' personal data.
They Own More Than 1,000 Burger Kings. They May Apply For A Coronavirus Small Business Loan.
With 1,036 stores, Carrols Restaurant Group is the largest Burger King franchisee in the country. It told investors on Friday it may take out a loan designed to support small businesses.
Shake Shack, Which Has Almost 200 US Stores, Is Returning Its Coronavirus Small Business Loan
Several large restaurant groups led by multimillionaire CEOs had successfully obtained loans meant to aid small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Australia Is Going To Make Facebook And Google Pay For The Journalism They Use
Australia will seek "to become the first country in the world to successfully require payment for content", treasurer Josh Frydenberg said.
Companies That Are Absolutely Not Small Businesses Are Getting Millions Of Dollars In Small Business Loans
The same day Potbelly announced it received a $10 million coronavirus loan, it also revealed it paid a $100,000 signing bonus to a new executive.
Costco Is Thriving During The Coronavirus Pandemic. Its Workers Say They’ve Paid The Price.
Costco has long been beloved by employees, some of whom have worked there for decades. But the retailer’s decision-making during the coronavirus pandemic has tested their loyalty and compromised their health.
Apple Released A $399 iPhone SE During A Pandemic
On the inside, it’s powered by the same chips and technology that runs the iPhone 11.
The Death Toll In Michigan Nursing Homes Is Rising As COVID-19 Infects The Elderly And Staff
There have been hundreds of confirmed coronavirus cases and dozens of deaths at nursing homes in Michigan, the Detroit Free Press has found.
Google Told Its Workers That They Can’t Use Zoom On Their Laptops Anymore
Zoom has exploded in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic while also coming under fire over security issues.
It's A "Cold War Every Day" Inside This Group At Apple
Life in Apple’s Information Systems & Technology division reminds some of a sweatshop. An exclusive excerpt from Always Day One, Alex Kantrowitz's new book on how the tech giants scramble to stay on top.
Some Amazon Employees With Fevers Are Being Sent Home Without Pay
Amazon said employees who test positive for the coronavirus get two weeks paid leave, but those sent home with a fever should use paid time off if they have it or take unpaid leave if they don’t.
After The Coronavirus Passes, Your World Will Not Go Back To Normal
Before the pandemic began, the systems that govern our world were brittle. Today, they are broken. When we emerge, the world will be different, and so will we.
The Company That Handles Free Samples At Costco Is Shutting Down Because Of The Coronavirus
Club Demonstration Services employed thousands of people at Costco warehouses across the nation.
A Coronavirus Rent Strike Could Leave Renters Vulnerable
“If someone’s seen a meme telling them not to pay their rent, that’s not going to protect them from an eviction."
Coronavirus Ad Blocking Is Starving Some News Sites Of Revenue
New data reveals how a major company's COVID-19 ad keyword blocking starves the news media during a global pandemic.
The Coronavirus Is Continuing To Spread Through Amazon's Facilities
The Edison, New Jersey, fulfillment center is the ninth Amazon facility with an infected employee.
Everything Is So Fucked, You Might As Well Get A Facebook Portal
The most-reviled gadget of 2019 suddenly makes so much sense.
The Coronavirus Is A Media Extinction Event
“I think there we will unfortunately see more closures of newspapers, more news deserts as a result of this,” said one publisher.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Who Demanded Paid Time Off Just Got It
Amazon employees who’ve been demanding paid time off since late last year just won their fight as the company scrambles to staff up in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Coronavirus Has Turned Nextdoor Into A Decent Place To Be
Neighbors are actually helping neighbors.
Elon Musk Incorrectly Tweeted Children Are “Essentially Immune” From The Coronavirus. Twitter Said That’s Okay.
Musk's tweet that children were “essentially immune” from the coronavirus contradicted information from the CDC and scientific research.
Tesla Said It Is Pausing Operations At Two Factories Because Of The Coronavirus
The announcement comes after Tesla defied a shelter-in-place order issued by Alameda County that requires residents to stay at home and nonessential businesses to close.
Airbnb Said It Would Give Full Refunds For Coronavirus Cancellations. Vrbo Told Renters To Take A Hike.
The home-sharing platform is siding with its hosts over renters — which consumers may not forget.
Amazon Is Scrambling To Improve Warehouse Safety Following Employee Outcry
Until Wednesday, the online retailer was insisting its warehouse employees gather to meet before every shift and pack into tight break rooms for meals. Amazon has plans to hire 100,000 additional workers to meet surging demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tesla's Factory Can Stay Open But Manufacturing Cars Would Break The Law, A Sheriff's Office Said
Tesla’s Fremont factory will reduce its workforce from 10,000 to 2,500 workers, according to a spokesperson with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
Here's Why Facebook Has Been Marking Posts About The Coronavirus As Spam
Mark Zuckerberg said the bug was caused by a "technical error" in the social network's spam detection system.
The Coronavirus Is Shutting Down Porn Sets
A leading trade group has called for a voluntary two-week halt to new adult films.