Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment

Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.

Parts of Twitter's source code leaked online

Twitter, based in San Francisco, noted in the filing that the postings infringe copyrights held by Twitter.

Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live

Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.

Starbucks can help you order a drink based on your zodiac sign

Starbucks and astrology app Sanctuary have teamed up to combine your daily horoscope with a Starbucks beverage to match.

Amazon driver seen delivering package during reported armed police standoff

In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.

Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week

The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.

New Starbucks CEO plans to work in stores monthly

Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to the company’s culture and customers.

Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns

The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.

How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok

Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.

TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.

MacKenzie Scott launches new 'open call' to donate $250 million to nonprofits

Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.

City of Philadelphia reaches record $9.25M settlement with demonstrators in summer 2020 protests

During a press conference held on Monday morning, several plaintiffs said they have an array of physical ailments caused by the police violence they experienced, including nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets, and reactions to chemical agents.

Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'

Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.

TikTok will add specific STEM feed with math, engineering content, amid recent restrictions

The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.

Temple, Philadelphia police departments welcome new officers as recruitment efforts continue

The graduation comes one month after Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerlad was killed in the line of duty and as Philadelphia police say there is a "dire" need for more officers.

TikTok under federal investigation for spying on Americans: reports

Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.

US threatens TikTok ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes in company

Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.