Consumers spent $14.2 billion on Tuesday and Wednesday, up 11% compared to last year, according to Adobe Analytics.
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Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
In a report released this month, one cybersecurity company said more than 1,230 new websites that associated themselves with Amazon popped up in June, and most of them were malicious or appeared suspicious.
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Lewiston firm in a pickle over Pickle Juice clampdown
Lawsuit against a Texas beverage maker seeks to restore ability to sell products on Amazon.
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Amazon joins exclusive club, crossing $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time
Amazon now joins Google’s parent Alphabet, software behemoth Microsoft, iPhone maker Apple, and AI chip maker Nvidia among companies with valuations of at least $2 trillion.
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Amazon fined $5.9 million for breaking labor law in California
Amazon, the second-largest private employer in the United States, has long been criticized for the pace of work in its fulfillment centers and delivery stations.
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Progressive influencers push labor board to crack down on Amazon
Young social media stars launched an automated email campaign to pressure federal labor regulators to force Amazon to the union bargaining table.
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Study: Amazon warehouse workers say they struggle to afford food, rent
Amazon has long been criticized for its treatment of employees, especially those who pack and ship boxes in its warehouses.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s comments about unions violated federal law, NLRB judge rules
An Amazon spokesperson said the company strongly disagrees that ‘any part of these comments’ were inappropriate.
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Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
Double-check your Amazon boxes before returning them.
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U.S., Japan look to improve collaboration with new AI research
The White House announced late last month that federal agencies have until the end of the year to determine how they will assess, test, and monitor the impact of government use of AI technology.