Melinda Lewison has stepped down from Slate Auto’s board, a move that’s prompting questions about how closely Jeff Bezos still backs the startup. Her departure lands as Bezos appears increasingly focused on robotics through his new venture, Project Prometheus, fueling speculation about shifting priorities and involvement.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have been named lead sponsors and honorary chairs for the Met Gala 2026, igniting a fast-growing protest and boycott demand across the U.S. Critics say Amazon workers and activists see the sponsorship as a symbol of billionaire power. The backlash also draws attention to how the boycott narrative appears linked to Donald Trump’s political rhetoric.
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Met Gala 2026 drew heated attention outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art as protesters gathered in colorful outfits with signs reading “tax the rich” and “eat the rich.” The demonstrations also highlighted criticism aimed at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos while his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, attended the Costume Institute event. The contrast between spectacle and protest fueled renewed scrutiny of wealth and power.
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