Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to officially step down in July, Andy Jassy to become CEO
Andy Jassy, the incoming CEO, will take the helm on July 5, while Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.
Andy Jassy, the incoming CEO, will take the helm on July 5, while Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Police: Woman in critical condition after she was shot in the face
Police investigate after a woman in her 20s was found with a gunshot wound to the face in North Philadelphia.
Police investigate after a woman in her 20s was found with a gunshot wound to the face in North Philadelphia.
New Facebook, Instagram feature will allow users to hide like counts
The company explained that the company was looking for more ways to give people control over their experience.
The company explained that the company was looking for more ways to give people control over their experience.
Philadelphia violence continues unabated as officials seek ways to curb it
Philadelphia officials brief the public on the gun violence plaguing the city, seeking ways to stem the tide before the holiday weekend.
Philadelphia officials brief the public on the gun violence plaguing the city, seeking ways to stem the tide before the holiday weekend.
Police: Man, 23. shot multiple times and killed in SW Philadelphia
Police investigate after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Southwest Philadelphia, officials said.
Police investigate after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Southwest Philadelphia, officials said.
Amazon buying MGM with hopes of filling Prime video streaming service
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
18-year-old shot multiple times and killed in West Philadelphia
An 18-year-old male was shot multiple times and killed in West Philadelphia. Police are investigating the shooting.
An 18-year-old male was shot multiple times and killed in West Philadelphia. Police are investigating the shooting.
Man, 31, shot and killed in Frankford, police say
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon, on the 4900 block of Charles Street. Police say an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon, on the 4900 block of Charles Street. Police say an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
After his bike was stolen, a Philly man devised a plan to get it back
A Philadelphia man was heartbroken to discover his bike stolen, but was determined to get it back from the person who stole it. He devised a plan to get the bike with the help of Philadelphia police.
A Philadelphia man was heartbroken to discover his bike stolen, but was determined to get it back from the person who stole it. He devised a plan to get the bike with the help of Philadelphia police.
Police: 2 dead, 8 injured after numerous shootings across Philly over the weekend
Police in Philadelphia investigate numerous shootings that left eight injured and two dead throughout the city.
Police in Philadelphia investigate numerous shootings that left eight injured and two dead throughout the city.
Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich
The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.
The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.
16-year-old boy, 35-year-old woman shot at rec center in Kensington
A teen and a 35-year-old woman were gunshot victims Wednesday at a recreation center in Kensington Wednesday night, officials said.
A teen and a 35-year-old woman were gunshot victims Wednesday at a recreation center in Kensington Wednesday night, officials said.
Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Judge dismisses charges against former SWAT officer captured on video pepper spraying protesters on I-676
A judge dismissed all charges against former SWAT officer Richard Nicoletti who was seen on video pepper spraying protesters on I-676 during the unrest following George Floyd’s death last summer.
A judge dismissed all charges against former SWAT officer Richard Nicoletti who was seen on video pepper spraying protesters on I-676 during the unrest following George Floyd’s death last summer.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Man, 20, dies after being shot nearly a dozen times in Kingsessing quadruple shooting
Philadelphia police say a man was shot nearly a dozen times Wednesday afternoon when gunfire erupted in Kingsessing and injured three other young people, including a 19-year-old.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot nearly a dozen times Wednesday afternoon when gunfire erupted in Kingsessing and injured three other young people, including a 19-year-old.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Police release new photos of teen suspect accused of sexually assaulting woman inside West Philly apartment
Police say the suspect armed with a knife sexually assaulted the woman multiple times over a 3-hour period inside her West Philadelphia apartment.
Police say the suspect armed with a knife sexually assaulted the woman multiple times over a 3-hour period inside her West Philadelphia apartment.