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'America's Funniest Doorbell Cam Videos'? Amazon to launch Ring TV show

Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" using viral footage from Ring’s doorbell and smart-home cameras.

6 days ago

Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy

Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.

July 26

Amazon announces policy shift for off-duty workers that could impact union efforts

The policy comes after an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York voted to unionize in April.

July 3

Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions

Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.

June 25

Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021

Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.

June 8

Amazon opens 1st physical clothing store in Los Angeles

Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.

May 30

Amazon shuttering multiple Whole Foods stores

Six Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. are set to close. There are more than 530 Whole Foods locations nationwide.

May 4

Amazon workers in another NYC warehouse reject union

Amazon warehouse workers rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

May 2

Federal investigators order Amazon to review severe weather procedures after workers killed during tornado

The company said it will hold additional emergency preparedness drills and consider safety recommendations to improve safety.

April 28

Arlington county grants approval for Amazon HQ2's helix tower

The Arlington County Board gave unanimous approval Saturday to Amazon’s plans to build a unique, helix-shaped tower as the centerpiece of its emerging second headquarters in northern Virginia.

April 25

Amazon introduces 'fuel and inflation surcharge' for 3rd party sellers as company deals with rising costs

Online retail giant Amazon announced the company will introduce a surcharge to help offset rising costs.

April 13

Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney.

March 18

Amazon to build affordable housing near transit stops in DC, Maryland

Amazon said Tuesday it will spend more than $120 million to build affordable-housing units close to transit stations near Seattle and Washington, D.C

March 15

Amazon closing all brick-and-mortar bookstores, 4-star shops

Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations.

March 3

Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up

Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.

February 3

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

December 21, 2021