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Amazon was thought to be one of the major companies aligned with the policies and practices of President Donald Trump. However, the major online retailer is now in the crosshairs of the White House after Amazon decided to highlight new pricing plans based on Trump tariffs, which angered White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Punchbowl News first broke the news that Amazon is going ahead with a plan to show tariff pricing on a portion of items sold on its platform, as it was largely expected that prices would rise under Trump’s economic plan. Experts have long warned that tariffs, which are a normal part of global trade, eventually pass on costs to consumers.
Leavitt framed the pricing listing as “a hostile and political act” and then questioned why company leadership never listed the pricing jump in previous years.
“Why didn’t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” Leavitt said during a press briefing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to the report, Amazon will share how much the tariffs will add to the cost of the items. However, it isn’t meant to be used across the entire site.
While remaining on the attack, Leavitt cited a Reuters article that said the company Jeff Bezos founded had “partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm,” doing so while holding up a printed page of the article referenced that was first published in December 2021. The Reuters report pointed out that Amazon removed public reviews and ratings from President Xi Jinping’s book of speeches.
On X, many are reacting to Amazon’s tariff price listing announcement, noting that the company is already releasing statements countering the original slate of reports that pricing would be shown on all goods affected by tariffs. Those responses can be viewed below.
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With massive hits such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves You,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and more, The Beatles have been a timeless and classic rock band spanning generations of fans. Songwriters John Lennon and Paul McCartney fueled the music, and a new biography takes a closer look at their deep and complicated relationship.
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On sale for $29 (regularly $32) on Amazon, John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs follows Lennon and McCartney’s relationship as songwriters, lyricists and bandmates in The Beatles. Author Ian Leslie drew from tunes, film footage and recordings to paint a picture of two musicians working together to create some of the greatest songs of the 20th century.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can order now, and John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs will be delivered to your home in less than two days once it’s released thanks to Prime Delivery.
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The memoir is also available at BookShop.org for $29.76, while John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs is buyable at Barnes & Noble priced also at $29.
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In addition, John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs is available as an Audible audiobook, which is only $0.99 for subscribers only.
If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. But right now, Audible has a new promotion that gives new subscribers three months of service for just $0.99 per month. You’ll receive one credit for any audiobook on Audible. But act fast and sign up now — this deal ends on Wednesday, April 30.
Throughout their careers in music, Lennon (who died in 1980) and McCartney have seven Grammy Awards as songwriters in The Beatles, including best performance by a vocal group for “A Hard Day’s Night,” album of the year for “Revolver” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and others.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok, a Trump administration official said Wednesday, in an eleventh-hour pitch as a U.S. ban on the platform is set to go into effect Saturday.
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the Amazon offer was made in a letter to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
The New York Times first reported on the bid.
President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day gave the platform a reprieve, barreling past a law that had been upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court, which said the ban was necessary for national security.
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Under the law, TikTok’s Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance is required to sell the platform to an approved buyer or take it offline in the United States. Trump has suggested he could further extend the pause on the ban, but he has also said he expects a deal to be forged by Saturday.
Amazon declined to comment. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The existence of an Amazon bid surfaced as Trump was scheduled on Wednesday to meet with senior officials to discuss the coming deadline for a TikTok sale.
Although it’s unclear if ByteDance plans to sell TikTok, several possible bidders have come forward in the past few months. Among the possible investors are the software company Oracle and the investment firm Blackstone. Oracle announced in 2020 that it had a 12.5% stake in TikTok Global after securing its business as the app’s cloud technology provider.
In January, the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI presented ByteDance with a merger proposal that would combine Perplexity’s business with TikTok’s U.S. operation. Last month, the company outlined its approach to rebuilding TikTok in a blog post, arguing that it is “singularly positioned to rebuild the TikTok algorithm without creating a monopoly.”
“Any acquisition by a consortium of investors could in effect keep ByteDance in control of the algorithm, while any acquisition by a competitor would likely create a monopoly in the short form video and information space,” Perplexity said in its post.
The company said it would remake the TikTok algorithm and ensure that infrastructure would be developed and maintained in “American data centers with American oversight, ensuring alignment with domestic privacy standards and regulations.”
Other potential bidders include a consortium organized by billionaire businessman Frank McCourt, which recently recruited Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian as a strategic adviser. Investors in the consortium say they’ve offered ByteDance $20 billion in cash for TikTok’s U.S. platform. Jesse Tinsley, the founder of the payroll firm Employer.com, says he too has organized a consortium and is offering ByteDance more than $30 billion for the platform. Wyoming small business owner Reid Rasner has also announced that he offered ByteDance roughly $47.5 billion.
Both the FBI and the Federal Communications Commission have warned that ByteDance could share user data — such as browsing history, location and biometric identifiers — with China’s authoritarian government. TikTok said it has never done that and would not do so if asked. The U.S. government has not provided evidence of that happening.
Trump has millions of followers on TikTok and has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters.
During his first term, he took a more skeptical view of TikTok and issued executive orders banning dealings with ByteDance as well as the owners of the Chinese messaging app WeChat.
This story was originally published by The Associated Press.
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When looking for new home audio products, it can be difficult to find the best earbuds and Bluetooth speakers that deliver amazing audio quality while still looking sleek and stylish. However, we did the work for you and found some of the best audio gear — and they’re on sale.
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With prices starting at $55.99 (reg. $69.99) on Amazon, Soundcore by Anker has a selection of wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers that gives your favorite music richer and fuller sound with deeper bass for personal or home audio.
If you’re not familiar with the brand, Soundcore is the audio division of Anker Innovations, the maker of wallet-friendly tech, including power banks, chargers, hubs, smart home devices, USB-C cables and other smartphone and laptop accessories.
Soundcore offers headphones, earbuds, speakers systems and other audio gear. The audio manufacturer even has premium karaoke machines too. Learn more about Soundcore by Anker here.
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Amazon is committing $10 million to L.A. wildlife relief efforts, the company announced on Monday (Jan. 13). The donation comes from Amazon’s entertainment division (Amazon Music, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios), along with Ring and Whole Foods Market.
According to a blog post on the Amazon website, the money “will go directly to national and local disaster and response organizations including the American Red Cross of Southern California, FireAid, MusiCares Fire Relief Effort, World Central Kitchen, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Habitat for Los Angeles Wildfire Fund, and Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Small Business Relief/Recovery Fund, among others, as well as in-kind advertising opportunities on Prime Video for nonprofits supporting LA fire relief efforts.”
Amazon has already donated more than 145,000 essential items to 17 local organizations working on the wildfire response, including fire stations, community fire brigades, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Dream Center and multiple YMCA chapters. This includes 30,000 items to the Los Angeles County Salvation Army, 5,000 shelter items, more than 300 wildfire response items, gift cards to LAUSD to support teachers who lost their classrooms in the fires and 1,000 items to support fire stations, among many others.
The company says it’s also “deploying” its AWS cloud technology, including drone support, “to help emergency responders better understand and react to the evolving wildfire situation.” Additionally, it says it’s “curating opportunities” for its Southern California employees to volunteer with organizations including the LA Regional Food Bank and LAUSD.
Amazon’s announcement follows similar commitments made by companies including Sony Group Corporation, which on Monday said it would donate $5 million to wildfire relief efforts, as well as the Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, which pledged $1 million.
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Aldis Hodge is emerging as one of entertainment’s top leading men and many are pointing to the success of his new show Cross as adding a big boost to his standing. At a recent Consumer Electronics Show event, Aldis Hodge and Lauren Anderson, head of content and brand innovation at Amazon MGM Studios, discussed the finer points of Cross, getting the authentic Washington, D.C. slang right, and more.
As reported by Deadline, Aldis Hodge and Lauren Anderson sat down and discussed how a producer for Cross “stamped” the show for sticking to the DMV area’s proper use of casual honorifics and how it gave weight to the show not only with area residents but the wider audience as well.
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When scripts for the Washington-set show underwent a “D.C. pass,” Hodge recalled, a producer hailing from the city insisted on a character calling another one “Slim,” as opposed to “son” or “dog,” as they might in other cities. “That one word generated, I would say, millions of viewership value,” Hodge said. “So many people commented and said, ‘The moment I heard “Slim” I was in.’”
Anderson said specific details can give a production “universality,” enabling it to be enjoyed by wider audiences. Hodge said Washington in particular gets reduced on screen to simple cutaways of the U.S. Capitol building or politcos walking down hallways. “We only see a political idea. Not a political truth, but just an idea. … That’s just one sector of what Washington, D.C. is.”
Fans of Cross have probably noted that the show has cut scenes of the Nation’s Capital and features an eatery that has played host to many celebrities, including President Barack Obama, over the years in Ben’s Chili Bowl.
Cross debuted last November and has been renewed for a second season.
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Amazon and Meta are contributing $1 million each to the inauguration fund for Donald Trump in an attempt to curry good favor with him.
According to reports, Meta and Amazon are donating $1 million to the inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, made its announcement of the move on Wednesday (Dec. 11), weeks after founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Amazon announced its decision the following day, with Trump claiming that he would meet with Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos next week.
In addition, Amazon will livestream the inauguration ceremony on Prime Video, representing an “in-kind” donation totaling up to $1 million. Amazon also did the same with President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021. “Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory,” Bezos wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Nov. 6. “No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing @realDonaldTrump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.”
The donations come after Trump’s turbulent history with Amazon and Facebook. Trump opposed a proposed ban on social media giant TikTok, claiming that Meta would benefit if it took place. “If you get rid of TikTok, Facebook and Zuckerschmuck will double their business,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. He also accused Facebook of interfering in the 2020 presidential election.
Trump has also blasted Bezos, calling the “Fake Washington Post” an Amazon lobbying arm and alleging that Amazon was avoiding paying U.S. Postal Service rates in full during his first presidential administration. The two seemed to reconcile after the assassination attempt on Trump’s life in Pennsylvania in July, and Bezos recently said at the DealBook Summit last week that Trump “seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation. And my point of view is, if I can help him do that, I’m going to help him, because we do have too much regulation in this country.”
The moves are seen as a way to gain favor with the incoming administration – the Trump team has promised donors who contribute $1 million top-tier benefits, which include six tickets to inaugural events from January 17 to 20 as well as tickets to the ceremony and “an elegant and intimate dinner with President Donald J. Trump and Mrs. Melania Trump” on Jan. 19.
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It’s officially Black Friday! If you’re just now getting around to checking out the annual deal, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Although Black Friday deals launched a bit early this year, many shoppers have been waiting for Thanksgiving weekend to get their hands on some of the year’s deepest discounts. From seasonal and giftable clothes, shoes, electronics and other must-buy products, Black Friday savings are in full force.
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To save you the time of digging through multiple sales, we’ve rounded up a list of the Black Friday deals that are actually worth shopping with savings of up to 75% off.
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Find deals from major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, QVC, Best Buy, Coach, Dr. Marten, AT&T, Abercrombie & Fitch, Savage x Fenty and plenty of other top shops, including celeb-loved brands.
See below for a list of 20 Black Friday deals for 2024.
Dr Marten – Shopping for a new pair of Docs? Save up to 40% off select styles during Dr Martens’ Black Friday. The limited sale ends today (Nov. 29).
Nike – Enjoy up to 60% off select styles and an additional 30% off with code: BFRIDAY.
Coach – Shop select Coach bags for $199! The Black Friday sale includes the Emmy Saddle Bag 23, Eve Shoulder Bag, Heart Crossbody Bag and the Willow Signature Bucket Bag.
Savage x Fenty – Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty is offering 75% off for new reward members.
Fenty Beauty – Save 25% off sitewide during Fenty Beauty’s Cyber Week sale.
Calvin Klein – Save 50% off sitewide, 30% off underwear, and an extra 60% off sales items, plus an extra 25% off your order.
Amazon – Save up to 70% off millions of items at Amazon.
AT&T – AT&T’s deals include up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy 24.
Adrian Landau – Save 30% off sitewide while supplies last.
Walmart – Save up to 70% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Crocs – Save up to 60% off select styles.
Quince — Save up to 50% off clothing, jewelry, luggage and more.
Our Place — Save up to 40% off sitewide.
Purple Mattress – Save up to $1,500 off a Purple mattress and base.
Stanley1913 — Save 25% off Iceflow Flip Straw Tumblers and 40% off the Iceflow Bottle with Cap + Carry Lid with code DOTD40.
Sephora – Save up to 30% off NARS, Dyson, Sephora, Collection, Glossier and more at Sephora.
Ulta – Save up to 50% off select items, including M.A.C, NYX, Tarte and IT Cosmetics.
Kendra Scott – Save up to 40% off during the “Yellow Friday” sale running through Monday, Dec. 2. Enjoy 30% off fashion items and 25% off all other accessories.
Nordstrom – Save up to 60% off clothes, shoes, beauty and other items.
Check below for a selection of 24 of the best Black Friday deals to snag before the day ends.
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For more seasonal savings, see our roundup of Black Friday TV deals starting at $60, sales on arcade cabinets and beauty deals you won’t want to pass up.
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Football and shopping: Black Friday is finally here! The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Las Vegas Raiders for the second-annual Black Friday game streaming live on Prime Video on Friday (Nov. 29).
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The post-Thanksgiving matchup will feature Black Friday deals that viewers can shop while watching the game including toys, tech and more from brands such as LEGO, Google, Ralph Lauren fragrances and Amazon devices. The in-game deals include custom NFL merch from the wives and girlfriends of NFL players (WAGS) and influencers such as Olivia Culpo, Tayshia Addams, Rachel Crosby, Brittany Mahomes and Darcy McQueeny.
Keep reading for details on how to watch today’s Black Friday game.
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Prime Video‘s coverage of the Black Friday game starts 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT. The coverage will include an extended pregame show celebrating football, food and shopping.
The Chiefs vs. Raiders game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Want to watch the Black Friday game for free? Sign up for a free free trial to Amazon Prime here to get access to Prime Video.
Prime members get access to Prime Video and tons of other benefits including exclusive deals, free Grubhub+, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, Amazon Photos and Prime Gaming. Prime memberships start at $6.99/month for students, young adults and qualifying governments assistance recipients. If you don’t qualify for the 50% off deal, you can join Prime for just $14.99 per month or $134 per year.
Traveling for the holidays? You can stream the Raiders vs. Chiefs and other Prime Video content on a smart TV, computer, tablet or another compatible devices via the Prime Video app.
Prime Video’s library of exclusive programs includes Cross, The Boys, Cruel Intentions, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, Invincible, Coach Prime, The Money Game: LSU, Riches, Them, Wheel of Time, and sports such as Thursday Night Football, boxing, basketball and soccer.
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How to Score Black Friday Deals During the Chiefs vs. Raiders Game
Viewers can scan the QR code on their TVs to shop Amazon Black Friday deals during the Chiefs vs. Raiders game.
Save up to 35% off Lego, Magna-Tiles and Playmobi for Black Friday. Up to 55% off Amazon devices, up to 50% off Ralph Lauren fragrances, up to 50% off YETI tumblers, up to 20% off Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, up to 20% off designer fashion and beauty, up to 29% off Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PC, along with major discounts on select Google Pixel 9 Phones, Tablets and other tech must-haves.
Additionally, football fans can shop licensed NFL merch such as the Brittany Mahomes x Kansas City Chiefs NFL 4x Champions FOCO Premium T-Shirt, Olivia Culpo x NFL Go Sports In It to Win It FOCO Premium T-Shirt, FOCO Women’s Olivia Culpo x San Francisco 49ers Winning Play Windbreaker Jacket, Tayshia Adams x Las Vegas Raiders NFL FOCO Premium T-Shirt, Tayshia Adams x NFL Game Day Social Club FOCO Premium T-Shirt, Rachel Crosby x Las Vegas Welcome to Vegas FOCO Premium T-Shirt and the Darcy x McQueeny x Los Angeles Rams NFL FOCO Premium T-Shirt.
Amazon’s Black Friday week will feature must-shop deals dropping daily including up to 50% off select Amazon Haul items and up to 50% off on Christmas wreaths, wrapping paper ornaments and other holiday essentials. Plus, holiday pajamas for the family starting at $6 and stocking stuffers under $10.