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Facebook and Google are spending big money to lobby on Russia, sex trafficking and immigrationFacebook and Google are spending big money to lobby on Russia, sex trafficking and immigration
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Along with Apple and Amazon, tech’s new lobbying data show they’re under siege in the nation’s capital.

By Tony Romm
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Jeff Bezos christened Amazon’s largest wind farm while 300 feet in the airJeff Bezos christened Amazon’s largest wind farm while 300 feet in the air
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The new Amazon Wind Farm Texas is its largest farm, and one of the company’s 18 clean-energy projects.

By Kat Borgerding
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Amazon is showing some rare Twitter love to these four states in their new headquarters bidAmazon is showing some rare Twitter love to these four states in their new headquarters bid
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North America cities are battling it out to be the location of HQ2.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon’s invasion of Kohl’s has begunAmazon’s invasion of Kohl’s has begun
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An unlikely tie-up begins.

By Jason Del Rey
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The federal lawmakers who regulate Amazon are begging the company to move to their home statesThe federal lawmakers who regulate Amazon are begging the company to move to their home states
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Democrats and Republicans in Congress are warring to snag the jobs and investment that might come from HQ2.

By Tony Romm
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Amazon Studios chief Roy Price has resigned in the wake of sexual harassment allegationsAmazon Studios chief Roy Price has resigned in the wake of sexual harassment allegations
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TV producer Isa Hackett recently went public with complaints.

By Jason Del Rey
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This long-time Amazon exec left the company and is now recruiting tech workers to mentor students of colorThis long-time Amazon exec left the company and is now recruiting tech workers to mentor students of color
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Ian Freed is working with TAF, a Seattle area non-profit that runs a STEM-focused school.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why YouTube doesn’t (yet) spend as much as Netflix on original showsWhy YouTube doesn’t (yet) spend as much as Netflix on original shows
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In order to grow, YouTube needs more than a single “House of Cards”-sized hit, says CEO Susan Wojcicki.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon has suspended video boss Roy PriceAmazon has suspended video boss Roy Price
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The move comes after complaints from actress Rose McGowan, and new details about an incident in 2015.

By Peter Kafka
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Amazon has replaced Google as the company that freaks out corporate America the mostAmazon has replaced Google as the company that freaks out corporate America the most
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It’s the new corporate boogeyman.

By Rani Molla
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Alibaba is doubling its R&D spend to $5 billion — but that’s less than a third of what Amazon spendsAlibaba is doubling its R&D spend to $5 billion — but that’s less than a third of what Amazon spends
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Alibaba plans to spend $15 billion over the next three years.

By Rani Molla
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People are spending more time in top shopping apps like Amazon’sPeople are spending more time in top shopping apps like Amazon’s
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Time is money.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix spends more than any other streaming service on contentNetflix spends more than any other streaming service on content
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It’s also raising its prices.

By Rani Molla
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Europe has ordered Amazon to pay nearly $300 million in back taxesEurope has ordered Amazon to pay nearly $300 million in back taxes
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The e-commerce giant is considering an appeal

By Tony Romm and Jason Del Rey
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Why Amazon should buy TwitterWhy Amazon should buy Twitter
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It’s not a crazy idea.

By Kurt Wagner
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Amazon’s NFL audience beat Twitter’s — but is still much smaller than TVAmazon’s NFL audience beat Twitter’s — but is still much smaller than TV
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372,000 people on average watched the Bears-Packers game on Amazon Thursday night.

By Peter Kafka
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How to watch Amazon’s first NFL livestream between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay PackersHow to watch Amazon’s first NFL livestream between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers
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The game is free for Prime users.

By Kurt Wagner
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The Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use caseThe Echo doesn’t have one killer app, so Amazon  is creating Alexa gadgets for every use case
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Spray and pray ... with a purpose.

By Jason Del Rey
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It’s time to find out if Amazon is ready for the NFLIt’s time to find out if Amazon is ready for the NFL
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Pro football’s next streaming experiment starts tonight.

By Kurt Wagner
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This huge Kindle promotion with Alibaba shows Amazon’s shrinking ambition in ChinaThis huge Kindle promotion with Alibaba shows Amazon’s shrinking ambition in China
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Amazon at one time thought it could really compete with Alibaba. No longer.

By Jason Del Rey
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The Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy cocktail: Amazon, Walmart and billions in debtThe Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy cocktail: Amazon, Walmart and billions in debt
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A brutal concoction.

By Jason Del Rey
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It sounds as though the NBA may eventually set up shop on AmazonIt sounds as though the NBA may eventually set up shop on Amazon
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Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments at Code Commerce hint at what may be inevitable.

By Jason Del Rey
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Watch as streaming TV services are increasingly winning the top EmmysWatch as streaming TV services are increasingly winning the top Emmys
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Beware of a new kind of Big Three.

By Rani Molla
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Full video: Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber from Code CommerceFull video: Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber from Code Commerce
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“I certainly don’t think we’re in the midst of a retail apocalypse.”

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Full transcript: Author and NYU professor Scott Galloway on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Author and NYU professor Scott Galloway on Recode Decode
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Google is God. Facebook is love. Amazon is the gut. Apple is sex.

By Recode Staff
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Theory doesn’t think Amazon is ‘that serious’ about fashion — yetTheory doesn’t think Amazon is ‘that serious’ about fashion — yet
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“Fashion sort of looks good to them,” says Theory head Andrew Rosen.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Why Ken Burns won’t leave PBS for HBOWhy Ken Burns won’t leave PBS for HBO
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“I’m at the dance with them that brung me and I think I’m leavin’ with them,” the co-director of “The Vietnam War” says.

By Eric Johnson
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How Nike is fighting off bots and counterfeitersHow Nike is fighting off bots and counterfeiters
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Nike doesn’t want consumers to “feel like they’ve lost.”

By Theodore Schleifer
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Blue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg: We’re not Amazon-Whole Foods, and we’re not trying to beBlue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg: We’re not Amazon-Whole Foods, and we’re not trying to be
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Salzberg sounds an optimistic note even after Amazon’s big buy of Whole Foods.

By Tony Romm
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Whole Foods gives Amazon hundreds of return centers. A startup wants to give other e-commerce sites the same.Whole Foods gives Amazon hundreds of return centers. A startup wants to give other e-commerce sites the same.
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Happy Returns has raised a $4 million Series A investment.

By Jason Del Rey
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Should Amazon buy Nordstrom next?Should Amazon buy Nordstrom next?
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NYU’s Scott Galloway, who predicted the Amazon-Whole Foods deal on a previous Recode Decode, returns to the podcast to share more forecasts.

By Eric Johnson
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Apple, Microsoft, Uber and other tech giants are rising to the defense of DreamersApple, Microsoft, Uber and other tech giants are rising to the defense of Dreamers
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A report card on the tech industry’s early lobbying efforts on DACA.

By Tony Romm and Rani Molla
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These U.S. cities have the best chance of being Amazon’s second headquartersThese U.S. cities have the best chance of being Amazon’s second headquarters
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It’s going to take a lot to catch Amazon’s attention.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon’s pursuit of tax credits to build a new corporate headquarters is getting early pushbackAmazon’s pursuit of tax credits to build a new corporate headquarters is getting early pushback
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It’s coming from Silicon Valley’s representative in Congress, Ro Khanna.

By Tony Romm
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Amazon wants a second North America headquarters. Now watch cities rush to the altar of Bezos.Amazon wants a second North America headquarters. Now watch cities rush to the altar of Bezos.
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The new HQ would be a “full equal” to the company’s Seattle headquarters.

By Jason Del Rey
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Tech companies spend more on R&D than any other companies in the U.S.Tech companies spend more on R&D than any other companies in the U.S.
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Amazon is No. 1.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana are going to work togetherAmazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana are going to work together
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Are Siri and Google Assistant next?

By Jason Del Rey
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Whole Foods’ staff designed those meat logos on their own — Amazon didn’t tell them toWhole Foods’ staff designed those meat logos on their own — Amazon didn’t tell them to
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Amazon officially owns Whole Foods and is slashing prices by as much as 43 percentAmazon officially owns Whole Foods and is slashing prices by as much as 43 percent
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Amazon is already making changes at Whole Foods.

By Jason Del Rey
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Recode’s Code Commerce event will take you inside Amazon, Nike, Warby Parker and EatalyRecode’s Code Commerce event will take you inside Amazon, Nike, Warby Parker and Eataly
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The event takes place in NYC on Sept. 13 and 14.

By Jason Del Rey