In the aftermath of protests over the killing of George Floyd, LEGO paused advertising for products including police stations and the White House.
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‘Grand Theft Auto’ and ‘Red Dead’ online games shut down for two hours in honor of George Floyd
Rockstar Games, parent company of the “Grand Theft Auto” and “Red Dead” game series, gave a two-hour notice on Twitter to players.
Ben & Jerry’s calls for the dismantling of ‘culture of white supremacy’
Ben & Jerry’s posted, “The murder of George Floyd was the result of inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy.”
Here’s why Wendy’s is ‘canceled’ – as far as Twitter is concerned
A Business Insider article detailing $440,000 in donations from Wendy’s CEO to President Trump’s reelection campaign sparked outrage on Twitter.
Trying to post a black square on Instagram using #BlackLivesMatter? It might be blocked.
An anti-spam system on Instagram has been “incorrectly” displaying an “action blocked” message to some users, preventing them from posting.
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash pause services in cities with curfews due to protests
Ride-sharing and food delivery services are suspending operations in cities with curfew orders in the wake of protests over George Floyd’s killing.
Target closing 6 stores ‘until further notice’ after protests compromise the safety of employees
In an update, Target announced it would close six locations in the U.S. until further notice.
CVS closes at least 60 stores across 21 states. Call ahead, if you’re planning on visiting one.
The pharmacy chain confirmed that while several stores have sustained damage, no employees were hurt during the protests.
Nike takes a social stand on race relations: ‘Don’t turn your back on racism’
As protests continue over George Floyd’s death, Nike took to Instagram Friday to post a socially conscious message: “Don’t turn your back on racism.”
Chase Sapphire members can redeem their points for groceries during pandemic
The “Pay Yourself Back” program will allow eligible cardholders to apply points to pay for purchases in grocery stores, dining and more.