Five N. Va. public schools will receive Amazon money for computer science classes. This is why the company cares.

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When Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) met with CodeVA about funding computer science programs in Virginia public schools, the e-commerce and cloud computing giant wanted to know how it could make a significant impact. Chris Dovi , executive director and co-founder of the nonprofit, which works to make computer science […]

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The App Development Challenge (ADC) is open for registration! The ADC is a coding challenge where NASA – National…

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Keeping People Safe and Informed About the Coronavirus

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Summary Facebook is supporting the global public health community’s work to keep people safe and informed during the coronavirus public health crisis. We’re also working to address the long-term impacts by supporting industries in need and making it easier for people to find and offer help in their communities. […]

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Two years of empowering entrepreneurs, with more to come

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A look inside Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program’s rapid growth, and a new $1 million diversity grant to support Black, Latinx, and Native American entrepreneurs. In 2018, we launched our Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program to share our experience in operations and logistics to aspiring entrepreneurs. The program empowered […]

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Apple donates its proceeds from John Lewis documentary to museums that honor his legacy

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National Civil Rights Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture to receive proceeds from documentary film “John Lewis: Good Trouble” “John Lewis: Good Trouble” is an intimate account of the legendary US representative’s life and legacy. Apple will donate its portion of the proceeds from the […]

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Amazon driver surprises cancer patient with act of kindness

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Amazon driver surprises cancer patient with act of kindness An Amazon driver surprised a cancer patient with a heartfelt card and flowers in addition to his package delivery.

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Amazon’s disaster relief doesn’t end with donations

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By offering logistical assistance, technical resources, and teams of volunteers, Amazon is committed to providing post-disaster relief in areas where customers and employees live and work. When Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas with stronger force than any storm since 1851, Abe Diaz and his teammates kicked into high gear. […]

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Apple gets perfect score in Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ inclusion

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Apple has again been awarded a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) annual Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ equality and inclusion. The organization says that the rating criteria reflect three key pillars … Non-discrimination policies across business entities Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families […]

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