Economy Jan 28 Amazon asks regulators to block shareholder proposal to address hate speech Amazon.com, Inc. has asked federal regulators to block multiple shareholder proposals addressing criticism of the company's stances on curbing hate speech, diversity in hiring, workplace conditions and surveillance technologies.
Politics Jan 28 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing The press secretary defended the administration's reliance on a raft of executive actions during President Joe Biden's first days in office after running a campaign based on "unity."…
Politics Jan 28 WATCH: HUD nominee Marcia Fudge testifies before Senate committee Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio, a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, was just elected to a seventh term in November representing a majority Black district that includes parts of Cleveland and Akron.
Arts Jan 27 Amanda Gorman to read poem at Super Bowl The NFL has picked three people who have served during the coronavirus pandemic as honorary captains for the Super Bowl along with inaugural poet Amanda Gorman for an original poem.
Politics Jan 27 WATCH: VA Secretary nominee Denis McDonough testifies in Senate confirmation hearing Prior to being Obama’s chief of staff from 2013-2017, he served in several national security roles in the administration, including deputy national security adviser.
Economy Jan 27 WATCH: Fed chair Jerome Powell holds press conference on economy The Federal Reserve pledged on Wednesday to keep its low interest rate policies in place even well after the economy has sustained a recovery from the viral pandemic.
Politics Jan 27 WATCH: Biden signs executive actions on climate change In the most ambitious U.S. effort to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to cut oil, gas and coal emissions and double energy production from offshore wind turbines.
Politics Jan 27 WATCH: Energy Secretary nominee Jennifer Granholm appears at Senate confirmation hearing Granholm is advocating for the U.S. to become a stronger competitor in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, that does not emit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Arts Jan 26 Disney updates Jungle Cruise after years of insensitivity criticism Disney said in a blog post on Monday that the ride will be updated by Disney "imagineers" at the Disneyland parks with a new storyline and characters that "reflect and value the diversity of the world around us."…
Politics Jan 26 WATCH: Biden unveils national strategy on COVID-19, announces vaccine supply purchases President Joe Biden’s White House has operated with sparse staffing to prevent the spread of the virus, mandating social distancing and the wearing of N95 masks.