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Teamsters say workers will begin striking at Amazon facilities across the US
A potential holiday hiccup for millions who shop with online giant Amazon less than a week before Christmas. The Teamsters said workers will begin striking at Amazon facilities across the country this morning in what the union calls the largest strike in history. NBC’s Priya Sridhar has the latest.
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Illinois Amazon strike: Could your package be delayed? What to know as warehouse workers across the US strike
Thousands of Amazon workers are set to strike in the middle of holiday shipping season, including at one facility in the Chicago suburbs. Could it impact your holiday delivery?
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Teamsters announce strike against Amazon, including at Skokie warehouse
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced its members who work at Amazon warehouses in several states, including at a Skokie location, will begin striking Thursday. NBC Chicago’s Jenn Schanz reports.
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Amazon workers to strike at multiple warehouses, including in Illinois
Workers at a group of Amazon warehouses across the U.S., including one in Chicago’s suburbs, will walk off the job Thursday, the Teamsters announced Wednesday night.
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Amazon sued for secretly excluding two Washington neighborhoods from expedited delivery, DC's attorney general claims
D.C.’s attorney general alleges that since 2022, Amazon has secretly excluded two D.C. ZIP codes from expedited delivery.
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Amazon debuts discount store with everything under $20 to take on Temu and Shein
Called “Amazon Haul,” the storefront is accessible through the company’s mobile app, and it promises “crazy low prices” on a plethora of goods.
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Amazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in Arizona
Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.
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Baby powder sold on Amazon recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. What to know
The baby powder was distributed in 35 states and sold online on Amazon.
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Amazon Prime members can now save 10 cents per gallon at the gas pump
The discount applies at more than 7,000 Amoco, AM/PM and BP gas stations across the country.
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Amazon testing new grocery store format adjacent to Chicago Whole Foods Market
Amazon is attempting to attract additional grocery customers by piloting a new small-format grocery store in a River North skyscraper that already houses a Whole Foods Market location.
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Amazon cloud boss says employees unhappy with 5-day office mandate can leave
Amazon’s cloud boss on Thursday told employees who are unhappy with the company’s new five-day in-office mandate they can leave for other companies.
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Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of US in 2025
Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.
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Amazon introduces Amelia, an AI assistant for third-party sellers
Amelia is the latest generative AI product from Amazon, which is using the technology across its retail portfolio.
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Amazon to test Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK
Amazon and six other organizations will take part in a trial that will test the use of drone flights to remote locations.
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Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even earlier than last year.
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Amazon Prime Day is a major cause of injuries for warehouse workers, Senate review says
A report released by Senator Bernie Sanders says Amazon’s popular Prime Day sales event has been “a major cause of injuries” for warehouse workers who pick and pack customer orders at the company’s facilities across the U.S.
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Amazon announces Prime Day 2024 dates: How to shop deals and tips to avoid scams
The wait is over. Amazon has announced the official dates for this year’s annual Prime Day event. Here’s what to expect.
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WATCH: Amazon partners with Megan Thee Stallion to release Prime Day music video
Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event.
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So long, plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better.
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Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ for free: Here's how to sign up
The food delivery membership normally costs $9.99 per month.