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Even More Drones in the Sky: Amazon Launches Aerial Delivery Service

Amazon has launched its long-awaited drone delivery service in Arizona, taking a significant step towards fulfilling founder Jeff Bezos’ decade-old vision of autonomous drones delivering packages to customers’ doorsteps in under 30 minutes. The service launches just as millions of Americans have their eyes turned to the skies in search of mystery drones buzzing major cities.

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Prime Grinch: Amazon Workers Stage Strikes During Height of Christmas Rush

Teamsters union members went on strike at seven Amazon facilities in four states Thursday morning, demanding better wages and benefits amidst the company’s soaring profits. The strike was timed for the height of the Christmas rush, as consumers around the country turn to the e-commerce giant to secure last minute gifts — which now may not arrive on time.

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Carville: ‘Early Indications Here Are Not Sterling’ for Democrats

During Amazon’s live coverage of Tuesday’s election, long-time Democratic strategist James Carville offered a dire outlook for Democrats, describing the “early indications” as “not sterling.” “Loudoun County, Virginia’s not great,” Carville said. “Think Dulles Airport, suburban Washington — [I] think

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Amazon’s Twitch Faces Allegations of Antisemitism After Blocking Israeli Users

Amazon’s popular livestreaming platform Twitch has apologized after Israeli users discovered they were unable to create new accounts, sparking accusations of antisemitism against the company. The company is also under fire for hosting a panel in which pro-Palestinian streamers ranked their peers from “Arab” to “Loves Sabra,” a reference to Israeli-born Jews.

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Election Interference: Amazon Claims Alexa Supporting Kamala Harris Was an ‘Error’

Amazon insists that its Alexa voice-enabled assistant does not have any political opinions — and that Alexa’s responses explaining why someone should vote for VP Kamala Harris while refusing to answer the same question about Donald Trump was a mistake. Amazingly, Amazon devices claimed one reason to vote for Harris is that she is a “strong candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment.”

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