Bezos has held the role since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago.
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Amazon will pay $61.7 million to delivery drivers after withholding tips
According to a Federal Trade Commission complaint, Amazon changed its tip-dipping practice after learning it was under investigation by the FTC.
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Sen. King joins push to strengthen equal pay laws
Maine’s independent senator says the changes would close the gender wage gap and make sure women can challenge pay discrimination.
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Biden, Yellen call Republican virus aid plan insufficient as Democrats push ahead
Democrats vote Tuesday to start a process for approving the president’s bill on their own, with or without Republican support, even as talks continue on potential adjustments.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn’s Mu Noi Brunch chef on Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout tonight
The episode is described as the spiciest ever.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Idexx revenue jumps 12% to $2.71 billion in 2020
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostic testing firm also reported a net income boost of 31% over 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
India farming protests resonate with U.S. agriculture
The images are reminiscent of America’s farming crisis in the late 1970s when tractors were parked on the National Mall.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge upholds Portland hazard pay but rules it’s not effective until 2022
Attorneys for two workers who intervened in the case say they plan to appeal the decision to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Posted inBusiness
Robinhood raises $3.4 billion from investors amid surge in trading
The platform has been under pressure to keep up with market traffic.
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Wall Street’s GameStop bug may have mutated; silver surges
However, some Redditors say the growth is a ‘false flag’ started by hedge funds.