Amazon, Tesla and Meta among world’s top companies undermining democracy – report | Business
Some of the world's largest companies have been accused of undermining democracy around the world by funding far-right political movements, financing and exacerbating the climate crisis, and violating trade union and human rights, according to a report released on Monday by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). (ITUC). The report includes companies such as Amazon, […]
Biden-Harris FTC Accuses Major Healthcare Companies Of Artificially Inflating Drug Prices In New Lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday filed lawsuits against three major prescription drug benefit managers (PBMs) and their affiliates, alleging they engaged in a scheme to artificially inflate the price of insulin drugs. The complaint targets the “Big Three” — Cigna's ESI, CVS Health's Caremark and UnitedHealth Group's Optum — and their affiliated group […]
Conservative boycotts are forcing major companies to abandon LGBTQ rating, and activists are outraged
A growing number of major companies have been forced to stop implementing left-leaning LGBTQ ratings due to threats of boycotts and lawsuits from conservatives, infuriating activists who say they are letting bullies win. This movement is Documented The Associated Press report cited recent examples of major companies such as Harley-Davidson, Ford Motor Company and Lowe's […]
DEVON WESTHILL: Companies Are Getting Back To Business And Away From DEI
Traditional American companies like John Deere, Harley Davidson and Tractor Supply Co. are finally starting to reevaluate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts as they realize that their consumers, many of whom come from rural, Midwestern, and working-class communities, don't care about the DEI practices of the corporate elite — all they want is […]
Australia moves to fine social media companies that spread misinformation up to 5% of global revenue
The Australian government has threatened to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on online platforms that fail to prevent the spread of misinformation, joining a global movement to crack down on tech giants such as Facebook and X. The bill introduced on Thursday would require tech platforms to set up a code […]
Google Exec Says ‘Big Tech, Big Companies’ Are ‘Coordinating’ to Help Kamala Harris Win
James O'Keefe claims that Google growth strategist Dakota Reaser told an undercover reporter from O'Keefe Media Group that there is a “concerted effort by big tech companies and big corporations” to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the 2024 election and become the “next CEO,” adding that Google is “most in our interest” when Americans […]
University funding from fossil fuels slowing switch to green energy – report | Oil and gas companies
Fossil fuel companies' funding of climate-focused initiatives at universities is slowing the green transition, according to the largest peer-reviewed study to date of industry's influence on academia. About the research published in the journal “WIREs Climate Change” Six researchers on Thursday scrutinized thousands of academic papers on industry research funding from the past two decades, […]
How anti-Israel protests are costing companies billions
Java Chip Frappuccino. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher. Iced White Chocolate Mocha. Sydney-based food blogger Wala Abu Eid has built a huge following on Instagram by posting homemade recipe videos of Starbucks classics to her 240,000 followers. The aim is not to save money by making a tasty drink himself, but to avoid Western brands that Abu […]
Trump Proposes Making Insurance Companies Or Government Pay For IVF Treatments
Embryologist Rick Ross holds a dish containing human embryos at the La Jolla IVF Clinic in La Jolla, California on February 28, 2007. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffFriday, August 30, 2024 3:12 PM President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that as president he might implement a policy to cover the costs […]
Big Tech companies with the fastest (and slowest) hiring processes
Nancy Priall, senior portfolio manager at Essex Investment Management, appeared on “The Craman Countdown” to reveal her top picks. Getting a job at a big tech company can be a lengthy process, with many facing stiff competition and rigorous screening. For those up for the challenge, new data shows how long it can take for […]