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Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Resize of National Park for Proposed Railwayriotimesonline.com
science6 days ago

Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Resize of National Park for Proposed Railway

The court ruled that Jamanxim National Park boundaries can be altered to permit the Ferrogrão railway. The 600-mile project would run parallel to the existing soy highway through the Amazon basin.

Inside Climate News
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Amazon Streamlines Selling Partner Services Division Amid Ongoing Operational Reviewfoxnews.com
finance14 days agoDeveloping

Amazon Streamlines Selling Partner Services Division Amid Ongoing Operational Review

Amazon has announced another round of layoffs in its selling partner services division. The move follows cuts of nearly 30,000 jobs in recent months. The current date is 2026-05-15.

UN
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Amazon Replaces Rufus With Alexa Plus AI Shopping Assistant Across Site and Appcnet.com
ai16 days agoDeveloping

Amazon Replaces Rufus With Alexa Plus AI Shopping Assistant Across Site and App

Amazon on May 13, 2026, launched Alexa for Shopping, an AI-powered assistant that replaces Rufus and brings new capabilities including auto-purchasing, price tracking and cross-site shopping. The service is available to all U.S. customers without requiring an Alexa account, with…

The Verge
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Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery Service to Major U.S. Citiespymnts.com
technology17 days agoUpdated

Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery Service to Major U.S. Cities

Amazon Now became officially available to millions of shoppers across the United States on May 12, 2026, after a limited test run. The service is now widely available in Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth in addition to Seattle and Philadelphia, with expansions planned for seven more…

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TechCrunch
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Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery Service in Multiple U.S. Citiespymnts.com
technology17 days agoUpdated

Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery Service in Multiple U.S. Cities

The company announced the nationwide rollout of Amazon Now, which delivers select groceries, household essentials and other items within 30 minutes. The service begins in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Seattle and will expand to additional cities through the remaind…

TechCrunch
cnbc.com
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Amazon Rolls Out Short-Form Video Feed Called Clips to Prime Video AppThe Verge
technology19 days agoUpdated

Amazon Rolls Out Short-Form Video Feed Called Clips to Prime Video App

The streaming service is rolling out a TikTok-style vertical feed of personalized clips from its shows and movies, starting with select U.S. users. The feature, tested earlier with NBA highlights, aims to improve discovery and includes direct options to watch, rent, buy or add ti…

TechCrunch
The Verge
Forbes
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Amazon Adds Short-Form Video Clips Feed to Prime Video AppTechcrunch
technology20 days agoDeveloping

Amazon Adds Short-Form Video Clips Feed to Prime Video App

The streaming service is launching a TikTok-style browsing experience with personalized short clips from its shows. The feature rolls out first in the U.S. and lets users add titles to watchlists, share clips or navigate directly to rent, buy or stream full content.

Techcrunch
The Atlantic
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Amazon Starts First UK Drone Delivery Service in DarlingtonBBC News
world22 days agoDeveloping

Amazon Starts First UK Drone Delivery Service in Darlington

Amazon has launched a limited drone delivery service in Darlington, County Durham, becoming the first retailer in the UK to do so. The drones operate within a 12km radius of the company's fulfilment centre and can complete up to 100 deliveries per day. Packages under 5lb containi…

BBC News
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Amazon to Invest $200 Billion in AIpymnts.com
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Amazon to Invest $200 Billion in AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that the company's massive AI investments are not a cause for concern and will benefit shareholders long-term. He highlighted AI as a transformative technology and pointed to rapid growth in related revenues. The comments come amid projections of nega…

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Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services and Signs Deals With Procter & GambleNew York Post
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Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services and Signs Deals With Procter & Gamble

Amazon announced on May 5, 2026, the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, offering shipping and delivery to external companies. Several firms including Procter & Gamble and 3M have signed on, while shares of rivals like UPS and FedEx declined sharply. Analyst Dan Ives describe…

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New York Post
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Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services for External Businessesupi.com
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Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services for External Businesses

Amazon debuted its new Supply Chain Services on May 4, 2026, extending its freight and logistics capabilities to companies beyond its marketplace. The move provides global delivery options and mirrors the strategy behind Amazon Web Services. Shares of FedEx and UPS fell about 4%…

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Addresses Bureaucracy and Efficiency at Norges Bank Conferencenewtraderu.com
finance27 days agoDeveloping

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Addresses Bureaucracy and Efficiency at Norges Bank Conference

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon addressed bureaucracy's dangers at an investment conference, drawing on his leadership experience. He highlighted solutions like removing unhelpful managers and fostering small teams. Comparisons were made to approaches at Amazon and Meta.

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Amazon Adds 365-Day Price History to Tracking Featurethehindubusinessline.com (News photo)
ai27 days agoUpdated

Amazon Adds 365-Day Price History to Tracking Feature

Amazon has updated its built-in price tracking tool to display product price changes over the past year, just weeks before its annual Prime Day event. The expansion coincides with a price-fixing lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against the company. The featu…

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Amazon Launches System-Wide Dark Mode Update for Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe ColorsoftSubstrate placeholder — needs review
technology31 days agoDeveloping

Amazon Launches System-Wide Dark Mode Update for Kindle Colorsoft and Scribe Colorsoft

Amazon announced on April 28, 2026, the rollout of system-wide dark mode for its Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft devices, enabling white text on black backgrounds across the user interface. The update also introduces Smart Shapes tools for the Scribe Colorsoft's note…

The Verge
androidauthority.com
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Microsoft and OpenAI Renegotiate Partnership Allowing Multi-Cloud Access Through 2032Substrate placeholder — needs review
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Microsoft and OpenAI Renegotiate Partnership Allowing Multi-Cloud Access Through 2032

Microsoft and OpenAI announced a renegotiated deal on April 27, 2026, granting Microsoft a non-exclusive license to OpenAI's intellectual property until 2032. The agreement ends Microsoft's exclusive rights, enabling OpenAI to offer products across any cloud provider. This resolv…

TechCrunch
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Amazon's Australian Revenue Reaches $4.77 Billion in 2025entrepreneur.com
business32 days agoDeveloping

Amazon's Australian Revenue Reaches $4.77 Billion in 2025

Amazon's operations in Australia generated $4.77 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 25.1 percent increase from the previous year. The growth was driven by advertising, subscriptions, and merchant fees, which surpassed revenue from product sales. The company continues to expand…

The Sydney Morning Herald
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Amazon Restructures Wondery, Eliminating Over 100 Jobs While Launching Creator Services and Audible IntegrationSubstrate placeholder — needs review
technology32 days agoDeveloping

Amazon Restructures Wondery, Eliminating Over 100 Jobs While Launching Creator Services and Audible Integration

Amazon eliminated more than 100 positions at its Wondery podcast studio in August 2025 while maintaining the brand. The company moved audio-only podcasts under Audible and established a new Creator Services department focused on celebrities and expanded monetization. This include…

TechCrunch
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Martha Stewart Launches First Kitchen Appliance Collection Exclusively on AmazonThe Hollywood Reporter
world35 days agoDeveloping

Martha Stewart Launches First Kitchen Appliance Collection Exclusively on Amazon

Martha Stewart has introduced a 14-piece kitchen appliance line available only on Amazon, marking her first entry into this category. The products range from air fryers to electric kettles and are priced between $39.99 and $299. The launch coincides with upcoming releases in her…

The Hollywood Reporter
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Amazon Ends Support for Kindle Devices Released Before 2013app.buzzsumo.com
world50 days ago

Amazon Ends Support for Kindle Devices Released Before 2013

Amazon has announced it will discontinue support for Kindle e-readers released before 2013, preventing owners from downloading new e-books. The policy affects devices from 2012 and earlier, rendering them unable to access fresh content. Users have expressed frustration over the c…

BBC News
TechCrunch
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Amazon Ends Support for Kindle Devices Released in 2012 or Earlierapp.buzzsumo.com
technology50 days ago

Amazon Ends Support for Kindle Devices Released in 2012 or Earlier

Amazon has announced the termination of support for all Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier. Affected devices will lose the ability to access new content from the Kindle Store. The company notified customers via email this week.

TechCrunch
Wired
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