Amazon Gives Incoming CEO Andy Jassy Stock Awards Worth More Than $200 Million

tremendous opportunity to get the whole world to use Twitter.”The company noted that there is no change expected in mDAU for the second half of 2021, citing that the pandemic created a surge from the previous year.

Following his trip to the edge of space on Tuesday (July 20), Jeff Bezos announced a new philanthropic venture at a press conference following the Blue Origin spaceflight: The Courage & Civility Award, a $100 million grant that the recipient can donate to the charities or nonprofits of their choice. The first two to be given such honor were newsman Van Jones and chef/humanitarian José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen.

Mashable article highlighting the indignities Amazon employees were forced to endure.“I know this space tourism is really exciting for some,” McCain tweeted.

Jeff Bezos followed up his 11-minute flight to the edge of space with an extended press appearance in which he announced the gift of $100 million each to CNN political contributor Van Jones and chef Jose Andres.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticMere minutes after touching the edge of space, Jeff Bezos and his fellow Blue Origin crewmates stood back on Earth, shaking champagne at the throng of cameras pointed their way with grins wide enough to see from … well, space. No matter which channel you turned to — CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC — the praise was effusive and breathless.

Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his civilian crewmates returned to the Earth’s surface safely after rocketing into space Tuesday aboard his Blue Origin spacecraft.

a second suit against AMC in 2018. The 2013 suit claims that Darabont was wrongfully fired from the series, and that he is entitled to proceeds from the show.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAMC Networks has reached a $200 million settlement deal with Frank Darabont and other producers in the long-running profit participation lawsuit over “The Walking Dead.”The deal calls for AMC to pay Darabont, CAA and other plaintiffs a total of $200 million.

Singer and rapper Pitbull recently called upon Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to support the people of Cuba. For the unversed, the Caribbean country is embroiled in protests after the government failed to deliver on years of promised economic reform.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterDisney’s “Black Widow,” the first Marvel movie to grace theaters in two years, has surpassed a notable box office milestone, hitting $200 million worldwide.For the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a franchise that remains unrivaled at the box office, that would not traditionally be a benchmark worth highlighting.

Pitbull has called on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and other powerful business people to support the people of Cuba.

Nintendo Switch OLED is getting a big price hike compared to the original Nintendo Switch.Going on sale for $50 more than the original Nintendo Switch, this new version sets a precedent for console makers.According to Bloomberg, this is a significant decision from Nintendo.“In an industry where consoles typically get mid-life price cuts, the Switch is moving into a higher tier — largely on the strength of a larger and better OLED display and some added storage,” they explain.“The upgrades are

iOS - Android Audrey Ross, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland said: “We have received an overwhelming response from homebuyers since the launch of our very first phase of homes at Newton Farm 13 years ago.

One day after stepping down as Amazon CEO, the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, got even richer.

OK!'s Deputy Entertainment Editor Kat Romero is expecting her first baby and her weekly column offers a funny and frank insight into the highs and lows of pregnancy, and every surprise and bump (no pun intended) along the way.This week, Kat reflects on the pressure women face to fall pregnant before a certain age after a survey found that a majority of men believed 36 was too old to become a mother...

Amazon has awarded veteran exec Andy Jassy more than $214 million in stock grants, which will vest over a 10-year period, as he gets set to replace Jeff Bezos as CEO.