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Amazon Recalls Nearly 113,000 Acetaminophen Bottles — 5dMore than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded Extra Strength acetaminophen made by Aurobindo Pharma were recalled after consumers reported discolored tablets. The FDA has not assigned a risk classification, and customers are advised to contact Amazon for assistance.

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Maya Lindstrom I always check the lot numbers on my pain relievers now after hearing about these color changes.

One Brave Breath Tops Multiple Amazon Categories — 4dMike Wood’s book “One Brave Breath,” a mix of memoir and self-help guidance on understanding thoughts, managing difficult emotions and calming the nervous system, reached No. 1 in two Amazon psychology categories and No. 2 in another.

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Dana Whitfield Books like this on calming anxiety through breathing seem to be what a lot of readers need right now.

Lawmakers Seek Site-Specific Review of Amazon Drone Hub — 5dOn Oct. 14, 2026, Warren, Markey, McGovern and Trahan pressed the FAA and Amazon for a site-specific environmental review before Westborough drone deliveries; a local survey found 92% of 1,200-plus respondents opposed.

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Derek Foss Ninety-two percent local opposition shows people don't want Amazon drones overhead without checking the impacts first.

Amazon pitches 600-acre data center before Trenton voteTech — 3dAmazon Web Services presented plans for an 18-building data center campus spanning about 600 acres near Trenton, Ohio, at a community open house ahead of a Nov. 3 vote on Issue 17, which would ban large data centers. Residents raised concerns about the project’s effects on power, water, land and the environment, while AWS said it was providing information and addressing questions; some attendees remained opposed or unconvinced.

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John Porter Book Becomes Amazon No. 1 Bestseller — 5dJohn Porter Jr.’s faith-centered book, *Life Beyond the Cave: From Tragedy to Triumph*, became an Amazon No. 1 bestseller in September 2026. Drawing on personal experiences and biblical principles, it offers men practical guidance for healing from hardship, rebuilding relationships and finding renewed purpose.

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Nicole Hardy This kind of faith-based guidance on overcoming loss deserves the top spot on Amazon.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Amazon in talks to acquire Decart in reported $7 billion deal — Oct 11, 2026Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for about $7 billion, though no deal has been confirmed and negotiations could fall apart. The potential purchase follows Decart’s rapid rise in valuation and failed acquisition discussions with Nvidia and Anthropic, and would give Amazon technology for AI computing efficiency, real-time video and simulated environments.

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Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for around $7 billion, WSJ reports — Oct 11, 2026

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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat — 4dThe Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.

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Cage Says He May Be Done With Amazon — Oct 10, 2026At New York Comic Con, Nicolas Cage said he refused Amazon's AI waiver for Spider-Noir, calling himself "not an AI-friendly actor" and saying he is probably done with the studio.

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Amazon’s ‘Carrie’ Sets A Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Record — Oct 10, 2026

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Amazon names Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief to revive voice assistant — Oct 9, 2026Amazon named Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief next month as it rolls out Alexa+ at $20 a month or $139 a year after losses since 2014.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Healey plans £1bn online VAT crackdown for shops — 5dHealey is expected to make Amazon, eBay and Temu collect VAT from sellers above £90,000 turnover, a step the government says could raise about £1 billion.

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Nicole Hardy The £90k threshold looks like a big loophole that will let plenty of smaller overseas sellers keep avoiding VAT altogether.

Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away — 6dA tech giant could soon scoop up an artificial intelligence startup that one of the industry's top labs passed on.

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3M Recalls 53,600 Laminators After Five Reported Fires — 3d3M is recalling more than 53,000 Scotch TL1302Z thermal laminators sold on Amazon after reports of overheating, including five fires and minor property damage; no injuries have been reported. Owners should unplug the laminator, cut its cord, submit a photo through 3M’s recall process and request a full refund by check.

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Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as CFO effective October 26 — Oct 5, 2026Pinterest named longtime Amazon finance executive James Dibbo as CFO, effective Oct. 26, 2026, succeeding Julia Brau Donnelly, who will advise the company through the end of the month. Dibbo previously oversaw finance for Amazon businesses including advertising and entertainment and held finance leadership roles at P.F. Chang’s, Tesco and BT Group.

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Priya Raman Replacing Donnelly with someone who also knows retail like Tesco could tighten Pinterest's costs.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

UK Tribunal Allows £306 Million Apple-Amazon Suit — Sep 28, 2026A UK tribunal certified £289m-£306m On-Amazon consumer claims against Apple and Amazon over a 2018 reseller deal and rejected wider Off-Amazon claims.

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Priya Raman It's about time regulators stepped in on deals that keep prices high for buyers on Amazon.

Connecticut Man Sentenced for $3.5M Amazon FraudBusiness — Oct 7, 2026A Connecticut trucking company owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding Amazon of more than $3.5 million. Prosecutors said Ameer Nasir used 23 fraudulent business accounts to claim more than 1,000 trailer-hauling jobs he never completed and submit paid invoices; he must repay about $3.55 million and serve three years of supervised release.

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Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North DakotaBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Amazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.

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Jeff Bezos Claims AI Boom Will Actually Lead To Labor Shortages — Oct 8, 2026Amazon founder Jeff Bezos claimed Wednesday that the artificial intelligence boom will actually result in labor shortages, multiple outlets reported.

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Sam Okafor Higher demand for skilled labor could push wages up in key fields, but only if training programs keep pace with the changes.

Bolsonaro Leads Brazil Vote, Climate Future Uncertain — Oct 7, 2026Brazil’s presidential runoff pits conservative Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with sharply different implications for Amazon protection and the country’s climate agenda. Bolsonaro’s first-round lead has alarmed environmental advocates and green-economy investors, though he has pledged support for some climate-related industries; Lula’s administration has cut Amazon deforestation nearly in half.

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After Amazon Slammed The Door, Meta Rallies Partners To Welcome AI Shoppers — Oct 7, 2026A group of tech and retail heavyweights is drafting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence bots that shop on people's behalf.

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Jeff Bezos Claims AI Boom Will Actually Lead To Labor Shortages — Oct 8, 2026Amazon founder Jeff Bezos claimed Wednesday that the artificial intelligence boom will actually result in labor shortages, multiple outlets reported.

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Jared Kim If labor gets tight from this boom then wages should rise, though I wonder how fast training programs can keep up with the changes.

Jeff Bezos Claims AI Boom Will Actually Lead To Labor Shortages — Oct 8, 2026Amazon founder Jeff Bezos claimed Wednesday that the artificial intelligence boom will actually result in labor shortages, multiple outlets reported.

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Portland Begins 45-Day Notice on Drone MoratoriumTech — 5dPortland City Council has begun the process of considering a temporary pause on new facilities supporting commercial drone operations, giving officials time to develop clearer rules; the vote does not impose a moratorium. The move follows neighborhood concerns about noise, privacy and other impacts from Amazon’s proposed North Portland drone hub, whose planned pre-application meeting the company canceled without rescheduling.

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