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Amazon plans to automate much of its U.S. warehouse network, potentially replacing over 600,000 jobs by 2033, according to a New York Times report. The company expects to avoid hiring 160,000 workers by 2027, cutting costs by about $0.30 per item shipped. Internal documents show efforts to manage community backlash and reframe automation as “advanced […]
Amazon is ending its Prime Invitee program on Wednesday, Oct. 1, which previously allowed non-subscribers to access free shipping if invited by a Prime member outside their household. The program is being replaced with Amazon Family, which restricts benefit-sharing to one adult living in the same household, along with up to four teens and four […]
A man in his 20s died after being shot outside the Amazon facility on Manitou Road in Gates, NY, Thursday afternoon. Police described it as an isolated incident following a verbal altercation between individuals. The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m., prompting an initial active shooter report, which was later ruled out. the victim was taken […]
Target has announced the end of its long-standing price matching policy that allowed customers to request discounts if they found identical items for less on Amazon or Walmart. Starting July 28, the company will only honor price matches for products sold at different prices within Target stores or on its website. Introduced in 2013, the […]
An 8-year-old boy in Lexington, Kentucky, unintentionally racked up a $4,000 Amazon bill after using his mom’s phone to order 70,000 Dum-Dum lollipops as prizes for an imagined carnival for his friends. Holly LaFavers discovered stacks of delivered candy cases at her home and quickly realized the mishap. Despite efforts to cancel the shipment, 22 […]
Donald Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to complain about a report that Amazon might show U.S. tariff costs on its product listings. After the call, Amazon said the idea was only being considered for a small part of the site and then confirmed it was canceled. The White House criticized the idea, calling it […]
A rally took place Thursday morning at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Rochester to support a national strike led by the Teamsters union. Workers nationwide are striking, accusing Amazon of refusing to negotiate with thousands of unionized employees. Picket lines have been set up at facilities in New York City, Atlanta, Southern California, Skokie, Illinois, […]
If you’re doing any last minute Amazon shopping, 7 facilities began their strike Thursday morning. The Teamsters said Amazon ignored the December 15th deadline with union contract negotiations. The strikes happening Thursday are taking place at one Amazon warehouse in San Francisco, California, and six delivery stations in southern California, New York City; Atlanta, Georgia, […]
Oprah Winfrey’s iconic Favorite Things list for 2024 has arrived, offering a curated selection of gifts for every personality. From foodies to tech enthusiasts, this year’s collection highlights must-haves that blend practicality, luxury, and style. Standout items include the Cozy Earth Pajama Set, crafted from ultra-soft, sustainable materials, and the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, boasting […]
TNT announced that it has submitted a matching offer to retain its NBA broadcast rights and its intent to continue producing the beloved studio show “Inside the NBA.” The NBA has not responded. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reports that TNT is matching the new 11-year, $1.8 billion annual contract the NBA has with Amazon, a deal that […]
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