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Amazon has announced updates to its Housing Equity Fund (HEF), a $3.6 billion initiative aimed at increasing affordable housing in the Puget Sound, Arlington/National Capital, and Nashville areas.

Amazon has announced a new initiative to introduce eco-friendly packaging for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products.

Amazon has issued a response to Senator Bernie Sanders' assertions regarding its workplace safety practices.

Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized the significance of community during the holiday season through initiatives such as Christmas in the Wards.

Jess Stewart, Amazon’s KCVG Air Hub Director of Operations, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to "lead with safety" in a LinkedIn post dated December 6.

Orbital Materials and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at developing AI-driven advanced materials and technologies to enhance data center decarbonization and efficiency.

Amazon has unveiled five technology predictions for 2025, as articulated by its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Werner Vogels.

Amazon has announced the deployment of Maximo, an AI-powered robot developed by AES, to assist in the construction of solar farms backed by the company.

Amazon has announced a partnership between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and GRID Alternatives to install rooftop solar systems at 10 nonprofit organizations and community facilities in eastern Oregon.

Amazon has released its 2024 Pro Bono Report, which outlines the company's community impact over the past year and reflects on a decade of service.

Amazon has announced its intention to hire 5,000 refugees in the United States by the end of 2024.

Amazon has announced the launch of "Amazon Haul," a feature in its shopping app and website that highlights affordable products across categories such as fashion, home, and electronics.

Amazon has announced its community impact across U.S. communities, partnering with numerous organizations to address social needs.

Amazon has released its 2024 economic impact report, detailing the company's contributions to job creation and economic opportunities across the United States.

Amazon has announced that, for the eighth consecutive year, an independent study by Profitero has found it offers the lowest online prices compared to major U.S. retailers.

Amazon has announced the introduction of upfront pricing for clinical visits, treatment plans, and free medication delivery for its Prime members.

Amazon has introduced X-Ray Recaps, a new feature on its Prime Video platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to generate concise, personalized summaries for television shows.

Amazon has announced that its Prime Big Deal Days event was the largest October shopping event to date, with more Prime members participating than in previous years. Shoppers reportedly saved over $1 billion on millions of deals, setting a new record for items sold during the two-day event.

Although summer is nearly halfway done, there are still many sultry days ahead for Amazon workers. The company highlighted in a "Working At Amazon" feature how it keeps employees cool using comprehensive planning and mitigation measures.

Amazon announced that during the Global Month of Volunteering, its team members from more than 50 countries engaged in over 4,000 events, both virtual and in-person, and provided support to over 400 organizations. The company collaborates with thousands of global partners annually to address critical social issues and strengthen communities.