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Police find, return dozens of abandoned Amazon packages
Video shows the moment when, days before Christmas, a police officer found about 80 Amazon packages abandoned in the woods off a Lakeville, Massachusetts. Officers returned the packages and the orders were being redelivered; the department says the driver told investigators she was stressed out....
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Officer find Amazon packages ditched in woods; driver cites stress, police say
A police sergeant on patrol spotted about 80 packages dumped in the woods near a street in Lakeville, Massachusetts, over the weekend, days before Christmas. And police said they spoke with the driver, who cited stress in abandoning them. ...
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Abandoned Amazon packages found in MA woods; driver cites stress
“At this time, we are not seeking criminal charges and are considering this a human resources matter for Amazon,” Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins said.
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Behind Amazon's quiet launch of Haul, which competes with Temu in ultra-low-price items from China
Amazon in November quietly launched Haul, for items under $20, largely from China. It’s Amazon’s answer to the soaring popularity of Temu and TikTok Shop.
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Amazon workers are striking at these delivery hubs. Here's what you should know
Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union are on strike for a second day at seven of the company’s delivery hubs just days before Christmas. The Teamsters said the workers were continuing their strike on Friday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union had set for contract negotiations. The company says it doesn’t expect the strike to impact holiday...
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Teamsters say workers will begin striking at Amazon facilities across the US
A potential holiday hiccup for millions who shop with online giant Amazon less than a week before Christmas. The Teamsters said workers will begin striking at Amazon facilities across the country this morning in what the union calls the largest strike in history. NBC’s Priya Sridhar has the latest.
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Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said workers at seven Amazon facilities across the U.S. will begin a strike Thursday morning.
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Amazon sued for secretly excluding two Washington neighborhoods from expedited delivery, DC's attorney general claims
D.C.’s attorney general alleges that since 2022, Amazon has secretly excluded two D.C. ZIP codes from expedited delivery.
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Amazon carts found in breakdown lane of Route 1 in Revere
Several large Amazon carts were left blocking the breakdown lane on busy Route 1 in Revere, Massachusetts, on Cyber Monday. Massachusetts State Police confirmed troopers received a report of four abandoned Amazon boxes in the breakdown lane near Lynn Street Monday morning. Aerial footage from the scene shows several large carts on wheels marked with the Amazon logo on the...
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Amazon debuts discount store with everything under $20 to take on Temu and Shein
Called “Amazon Haul,” the storefront is accessible through the company’s mobile app, and it promises “crazy low prices” on a plethora of goods.
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Amazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in Arizona
Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.
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Baby powder sold on Amazon recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. What to know
The baby powder was distributed in 35 states and sold online on Amazon.
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Amazon Prime members can now save 10 cents per gallon at the gas pump
The discount applies at more than 7,000 Amoco, AM/PM and BP gas stations across the country.
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Amazon cloud boss says employees unhappy with 5-day office mandate can leave
Amazon’s cloud boss on Thursday told employees who are unhappy with the company’s new five-day in-office mandate they can leave for other companies.
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Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of US in 2025
Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.
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Amazon introduces Amelia, an AI assistant for third-party sellers
Amelia is the latest generative AI product from Amazon, which is using the technology across its retail portfolio.
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Amazon to test Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK
Amazon and six other organizations will take part in a trial that will test the use of drone flights to remote locations.
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Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even earlier than last year.
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Amazon Prime Day is a major cause of injuries for warehouse workers, Senate review says
A report released by Senator Bernie Sanders says Amazon’s popular Prime Day sales event has been “a major cause of injuries” for warehouse workers who pick and pack customer orders at the company’s facilities across the U.S.
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Amazon announces Prime Day 2024 dates: How to shop deals and tips to avoid scams
The wait is over. Amazon has announced the official dates for this year’s annual Prime Day event. Here’s what to expect.