Amazon to pay 100% of college tuition for its US hourly employees

Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.

Amazon partners with Affirm to give shoppers buy-now-pay-later option

Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards. 

Amazon announces new affordable housing development in Arlington County

Amazon has announced its intention to assign its option on the undeveloped land parcels on the Crystal House Apartments site to Arlington County for the intention of developing new affordable housing with more than 550 units scheduled to be developed as affordable for moderate- to low-income households. 

Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June

Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.

Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says

Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.

Arlington residents weigh in on next phase of Amazon's HQ2

Amazon has big plans for the next phase of HQ2, including an eye-catching building they’re calling "The Helix." But before plans are finalized, Arlington officials want the public to weigh-in.

Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache

Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.

Amazon senior manager suing company in DC district court for alleged race, gender discrimination

A senior manager at Amazon has filed a lawsuit in D.C. district court against Amazon, alleging race and gender discrimination against her and sexual harassment and assault by a former Amazon executive. 

Jeff Bezos reportedly linked to Washington Football Team as new majority owner

If the Washington Football Team becomes available, you can count on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to be one of the suitors to take over as majority owner of the team, according to court documents obtained by Front Office Sports.

Amazon scammers hitting Loudoun County residents, cops say

The Loudoun County sheriff’s office says it’s receiving multiple complaints from residents in a number of communities about Amazon scam calls.