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Washington Post Editor Quits Rather Than Bending to Bezos' Demand to Eliminate Opposing 'Viewpoints' From Opinion Section

Changes made to the operations of The Washington Post's Opinion section by the outlet's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, have caused the publication's Opinion Editor to resign from his position.

Latin Times

Washington Post staffers outraged at Jeff Bezos’ stunning plan for opinion pages that prompted top editor to quit

‘I have a feeling this isn’t gonna bring back the 250k subs,’ one Post reporter wrote in the paper’s Slack channel on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Washington Post opinion editor departs as Bezos pushes to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets’

Opinion editor leaves as Amazon executive and newspaper owner says ‘viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others’

The Guardian - US

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Blue Origin launches 'Perfect 10' space tourists on New Shepard rocket (video)

Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, Blue Origin, launched its 10th space tourism mission this morning (Feb. 25), sending a crew of six to space on its New Shepard rocket.

Space

Forget quiet luxury: America's wealthy 1% are adopting a bolder new approach

CEOs and billionaires are leaning in towards bold public persons, and wealthy consumers are following suit with their fashion styles.

Fortune

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting Feb. 25 for 10th space tourism launch

Blue Origin is targeting next Tuesday (Feb. 25) for its 10th space tourism launch, which will send six people to the final frontier. You'll be able to watch the action live.

Space

Henry Cavill’s Marvel Nova role 'scrapped' as Amazon’s Bond takeover sparks campaign for him as 007

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ignites fan excitement for Henry Cavill as the next Bond after superhero ‘fail’

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The name’s Bezos, Jeff Bezos: what can we expect from Amazon’s James Bond?

With one of the film industry’s most lucrative franchises signed over to Amazon MGM, 007 could be facing down the barrel of spin-offs, quasi-crowdsourcing and a cinematic universe to rival Marvel

The Guardian - UK

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos asks followers who should be the next James Bond—and there’s one resounding answer

Henry Cavill has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to step into the shoes of the suave British superspy.

Fortune

Amazon has taken control of Bond – and may have just killed him

STATE OF THE ARTS: Following years of rumoured tension between the historic custodians of the 007 franchise and their new corporate overlords at Amazon, Jeff Bezos’s company has assumed complete creative control of the franchise. It could be a fate worse than death, writes Adam White – and transform Bond…

The Independent UK

Beware of ‘intergalactic committees’—small, focused teams are the best way to get work done

It’s hard to hide self-serving motives or organizational territorialism in a small circle.

Fortune

After Amazon lands control of James Bond, Jeff Bezos turns to social media for ideas with predictable results as stans of all kinds swarm his replies: "Who’d you pick as the next Bond?"

Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy seem to be at the top of franchise fans' lists

Total Film

Bond Franchise Shake-up Moves Spy Into Amazon Stable

In a move that looks set to shake -- and maybe even stir -- one of Hollywood's most bankable franchises, Amazon MGM Studio is to take creative control of James Bond, as the fictional British spy's long-time producers step back.

International Business Times

Bond Franchise Shifts To Amazon As Broccoli Family Steps Back

Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise following a landmark joint venture agreement with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the parties announced Thursday.

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Amazon Takes Control Of James Bond For 'Next Phase Of The Legendary 007'

Amazon MGM Studios will take over creative control of the James Bond franchise from longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Mike Wilson.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos asks followers who they’d cast as James Bond minutes after Amazon announces control of 007

It was announced earlier today that Amazon MGM has taken creative control of the 007 franchise

Total Film

Amazon is taking over the James Bond franchise and fans are worried about the future of 007

Longtime franchise producers are stepping away to "focus on other projects"

Space

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin unveils crew for 10th space tourism launch

Blue Origin just revealed the identities of five of the six crewmembers for NS-30, its next suborbital space tourism mission. The company has not yet announced a launch date.

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Latin Times

Advocacy Group Slams Washington Post for Backing Out of 'Fire Elon Musk' Ad: 'Are They Fearful of Trump's Reaction?'

The advocacy group's president blamed The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos' close relationship with President Trump as the reason the ad was pulled.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife gifts $19billion of fortune in ‘unrestricted’ donations post-divorce settlement

‘I needn’t ask those I care about what to say to them, or what to do for them. I can share what I have with them to stand behind them as they speak and act for themselves’, the billionaire has said

The Guardian - UK

More rhythm, less algorithm: why Deezer’s boss is vowing to put users in control of their music

Alexis Lanternier, chief executive of the French streaming service, says it can compete with bigger rivals by rewarding the real musicians its subscribers want to support

The Independent UK

Washington Post refuses to run $115,000 ad titled ‘Fire Elon Musk,’ report says

‘Who’s running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk,’ reads the advert, which was intended for Tuesday’s edition of the newspaper

The Guardian - US

Trump vowed to champion US workers - the reality has been a relentless assault

President has begun slashing federal workforce while hobbling labor watchdogs NLRB and EEOC