Technology

New demographic data shows continued divide at Amazon

Amazon.com Inc's executives ranks remained largely white, although the share of non-white executives rose modestly, while minorities continued to account for most of its blue-collar workforce as the online retailer grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new company data.

NTSB requests photos, videos of Tesla crash near Miami

National Transportation Safety Board investigators asked Miami-area residents on Thursday for information regarding the aftermath of a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle in Florida earlier this month.

Walmart ditching layaway option for 2021 holiday season

Walmart customers purchasing items online can now choose Affirm as a payment method at checkout and apply for a loan. Meanwhile, for in-store purchases, customers can apply for a loan online, pick their desired payment plan and scan a single use barcode at the register.

Racial justice group plans nationwide Facebook boycott

A racial justice group says its move to log out of Facebook on Nov. 10 will pull "on the tried and true economic power of consumers to directly impact bottom lines for companies that shirk accountability."

Tesla pushes US to boost fuel economy penalties

Tesla Inc is pressing President Joe Biden's administration and a U.S. appeals court to move quickly to hike civil penalties for automakers failing to meet fuel economy requirements.