Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.

Amazon loses attempt to scrap historic union win

Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.

Manassas residents protest over noise pollution from Amazon data center

Manassas residents say they're angry about the noise pollution coming out of the new Amazon data center with some holding a press conference Monday to urge the county board of supervisors to do something about it.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.