Amazon sees possible second-quarter loss as it forecasts US$4 billion in COVID-19-related costs

REUTERS: Amazon.com Inc on Thursday said it could post its first quarterly loss in five years even as revenue surges because it is spending at least US$4 billion in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including plans to test its workforce for COVID-19.

Report: Digital Video Game Revenue Hit $10 Billion In March, Its Best Month Ever

As countries put in place lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, people turned to video games in droves, pushing digital revenue to $10 billion and making March the best month ever for digital spending, according to Nielsen’s SuperData.

The Surprises Emerging from the Pandemic

The unprecedented global shutdown has had some surprising effects on the environment. On the upside, less commerce and commuting has resulted in lower pollution. On the downside, the lockdown has translated into fewer volunteers for conservation efforts and a serious lack of ecological law enforcement. So as we pause, amid this great pause, to celebrate Earth Day, here are some of the pandemic’s less obvious effects on our common home.