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Amazon delivery driver bitten by ‘highly venomous' rattlesnake in Florida
The 21-year-old driver was bitten on her upper thigh.
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Amazon unveils ‘smarter and more conversational' Alexa amid AI race among tech companies
Amazon has unveiled a slew of gadgets and an update to its popular voice assistant Alexa, infusing it with more generative AI features to better compete with other tech companies who’ve rolled out flashy chatbots.
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New bodycam video shows moments after Florida Amazon driver was bitten by ‘highly venomous' rattlesnake
New bodycam video released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office captured the moments after an Amazon delivery driver was bitten by a “highly venomous” rattlesnake in Florida.
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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for holiday season. Target says it will add nearly 100,000
Amazon said on Tuesday that it will hire 250,000 full and part-time workers for the holiday season, a 67% jump compared to last year.
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‘Tis the season! Amazon is hiring for the holidays
Amazon is looking to hire for the holidays. The online giant announced Tuesday that it’s looking to bring on 5,800 Connecticut workers for the shopping season. It’s hiring for 250,000 total jobs across the country in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles as we gear up to gift giving. Jobs run the gamut from packing and picking to sorting and shipping…
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Amazon delivery driver in serious condition after being bitten by ‘highly venomous' rattlesnake in Florida
An Amazon delivery driver was hospitalized and in serious condition after she was bitten Monday by a “highly venomous” rattlesnake in Florida, officials said.
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Amazon says it's boosting pay for contract delivery drivers
The wage increases are part of a $440 million investment into the delivery service partner program, which launched in 2018.
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Amazon will soon let you pay for groceries with your palm at any Whole Foods—but tech experts urge caution
Biometric payment options use physical features like your hand to authorize payments. But tech experts warn this convenience comes at a cost.
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Man accused of shooting Uber driver in Stratford faces judge
Officials say that 26-year-old Anthony Vann was a contracted driver with Amazon for three years and he is now facing charges for attempted murder.
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Amazon is seeing some employees quit instead of moving to a new state as part of relocation mandate
As Amazon tries to get employees back to the office, some staffers are being told to relocate to hubs in different states if they want to keep their jobs
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MacKenzie Scott donated $146 million to 24 nonprofits in the first half of 2023
Twenty-four nonprofits announced they’ve received donations totaling $146 million from MacKenzie Scott through her Yield Giving fund this year, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally.
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Amazon is rolling out AI-generated summaries of customer reviews for products
The feature is designed to help shoppers determine at a glance what other customers said about a product before they spend time reading through individual reviews.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys home next to Tom Brady in Miami's ‘billionaire bunker'
The founder of Amazon is buying a home on an exclusive barrier island in Miami where he’ll be neighbors with Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
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Amazon rolls out its virtual health clinic nationwide
Amazon Clinic allows patients to connect with telemedicine providers to help receive treatment for common conditions such as acne and hair loss.
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Amazon Touts ‘Biggest Ever' Prime Day as U.S. Online Sales Surge to $12.7 Billion
Amazon called the first 24 hours of Prime Day the “single largest sales day in company history,” but it did not disclose total sales.
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Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn
Phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events, according to the Better Business Bureau.
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Amazon Prime Day 2023: How to get the best deals and tips for avoiding scams
Amazon Prime Day offers deep discounts on thousands of products in Amazon’s marketplace. How to shop for the best deals and some tips to avoid getting scammed
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Looking for Amazon Prime Day deals? Watch out for potential scams
Whatever you’re looking for, take a second and do some research before clicking any text, email or ad about an Amazon deal.
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Looking for Amazon Prime Day deals? Watch out for potential scams
Amazon Prime Day is almost here. While “day” is in the event’s name, it’s actually two days of deals and steals for Prime members starting at 3 a.m. on July 11. Amazon says new deals will drop every 30 minutes, so to keep up you can go to your app to get deal alerts. In a RetailMeNot survey, a lot…
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What consumers should do in the wake of FTC lawsuit against Amazon
Amazon enrolled customers into Prime memberships without their consent, according to a lawsuit filed by federal regulators. It’s a claim Amazon denies.