“Today was a stark warning for Big Oil,” said Bess Joffe, of the Church Commissioners for England, with executives “being held to account by investors and lawmakers.”
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Amazon acquires MGM studios and major movies in $8.5 billion deal
The massive deal gives Amazon access to more than 4,000 classic movies, including the James Bond franchise. Experts say the deal shouldn’t translate to increased prices for consumers.
Bezos' final shareholder meeting as CEO looks to Amazon's future
“We recognize that with success comes scrutiny and we welcome it,” he told investors.
Wall Street bank CEOs grilled by Senate on PPP, diversity efforts, climate policies
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said claims that banks helped customers during the pandemic were “a bunch of baloney.”
Shell ordered to deepen carbon emissions cuts in 'historic' climate case
The judgement potentially paves the way for other climate legal actions against global energy companies.
No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to subscribe: Amazon buys MGM for $8.5 billion
Amazon said Wednesday that it has struck a deal to acquire movie studio MGM for $8.5 billion, bolstering its efforts to become a top player in Hollywood.
U.S. cuts Mexico's aviation safety rating, curbing new flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has downgraded Mexico’s aviation safety rating, which prevents Mexican airlines from expanding flights to the U.S.
Americans wait on tenterhooks for official word on traveling abroad again
President Joe Biden could lift restrictions on the United Kingdom and Ireland as soon as early June, industry officials say.
After George Floyd was killed, retailers pledged to put Black-owned brands on shelves. Here's how it's going.
“It’s kind of crazy to think that there weren’t a lot products for Black or Brown people. There just wasn’t. And so I always get so excited to see other emerging Black-owned brands.”
Amazon workers demand end to pollution's hitting people of color hardest
“As employees, we are alarmed that Amazon’s pollution is disproportionately concentrated in communities of color,” a petition signed by 640 workers said.