Amazon
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Gold Price Surge Fuels Toxic Expansion in Amazon Basin
Record gold prices surpassing $5,000 per ounce are driving illegal mining deeper into the Amazon, triggering a catastrophic environmental crisis fueled by mercury contamination.
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Amazon Prime Video Hits Users With Price Hike and Quality Wall
Amazon has officially launched its Prime Video Ultra tier in the US, raising the cost of ad-free streaming while restricting 4K and spatial audio to the new, more expensive subscription.
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Amazon and USPS Reach New Package Delivery Agreement
Amazon.com announced a new agreement with the U.S. Postal Service, securing its position as USPS’s largest customer and retaining over a billion annual package deliveries.
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Globalstar Soars on Amazon Acquisition Reports Amid Premarket Volatility
Globalstar shares jumped 12% in Thursday premarket trading following reports of acquisition talks with Amazon, as broader energy stocks react to geopolitical shifts.
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Apple AirPods Max 2 and Pro 3 See Rare Pre-Launch Discounts
New Apple AirPods Max 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are appearing with early discounts during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, signaling a shift in retail pricing strategies for unreleased or recently launched hardware.
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Amazon Prime Video Shifts Strategy With New Subscription Tiers
Amazon Prime Video rolls out a $4.99 ‘Ultra’ tier alongside a creator-focused platform update, marking a major shift in its streaming strategy for 2026.
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Amazon Prime Video Ultra: What the New $4.99 Tier Means for You
Amazon is launching Prime Video Ultra on April 10, 2026, a new $4.99 ad-free tier that locks 4K and Dolby Atmos behind a paywall, marking a significant shift in streaming strategy.
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Amazon Launches Alexa+ in UK to Revitalize Smart Home AI
Amazon has launched Alexa+ in the UK, offering Prime members free access to a context-aware AI assistant tailored for Echo and Fire TV devices.
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Amazon Prime Video Ultra Tier: 4K Features Locked Behind New Paywall
Amazon is launching ‘Prime Video Ultra’ in the U.S. on April 10, moving 4K, Dolby Vision, and Atmos behind a new $4.99 monthly fee while downgrading standard Prime features.
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Amazon Prime Video Hits Subscribers With ‘Ultra’ Tier Price Hike
Starting April 10, Amazon Prime Video will shift ad-free streaming and 4K quality to a new $4.99/month ‘Ultra’ tier, marking a significant change in service costs.
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Stablecoins Fueling Illicit Gold Trade in Venezuela, Report Finds
A new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) reveals the growing use of stablecoins, particularly Tether’s USDT, in the illicit Amazon gold trade flowing into Venezuela.
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Air Fryer Market Shifts: Major Recall Amid Spring Sale Deals
As major retailers launch spring sales on top-rated air fryers, safety officials have issued an urgent recall for six Tower models due to fire risks.
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Alexa+ Now Offers New Personality Styles for Enhanced User Control
Amazon has rolled out three distinct personality styles for its AI assistant, Alexa+, allowing users to customize interactions for a more personalized experience. This update gives users control over the assistant’s tone.
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Amazon Dethrones Walmart as Fortune 500’s Top Revenue Earner
Amazon.com has surpassed Walmart Inc. in revenue for 2025, claiming the top spot on the Fortune 500 list and ending Walmart’s 13-year reign.
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AI’s Dual Impact: From Spiritual Toil to Market Volatility
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping global markets and societal values in early 2026, from Haredi rabbis protesting its impact on learning to tech giants investing billions and market volatility.