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- 1Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 more satellites amid secrecy dispute●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve the launch of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband constellation, while withholding its orbital debris risk models as confidential corporate information. Critics, including space sustainability advocates, say the public deserves full transparency on collision and debris risks, arguing that a safe orbital environment is a shared resource and that regulatory decisions of this scale should not rest on hidden data.
- 2Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant Plan●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are turning their attention to the booming AI industry, protesting data centers and opposing Amazon's plan to build what would be the largest gas-fired power plant in the United States. Campaigners argue that the massive energy demands of artificial intelligence are driving new fossil fuel expansion, and reports of the Amazon project have intensified criticism that Big Tech's AI growth is colliding with climate goals.
- 3Paper-thin robot powered by muscle cells swims through mazes▼Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze
MIT researchers have built a paper-thin swimming robot that moves using living muscle cells rather than motors. The soft robotic swimmer can navigate through watery mazes, demonstrating precise control of biohydraulic movement in a device thin enough to be flexible like paper. The work highlights growing progress in biohybrid robotics, where engineered living tissue is combined with synthetic materials to create machines that move in ways conventional robots cannot.
- 4Trump praises US-UK cooperation after RAF Fairford bomb plot●BREAKING: Donald Trump responds to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job.
Donald Trump has responded to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, saying US and British authorities worked together to catch those responsible. 'Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,' Trump said, adding that the suspects were under investigation and had been planning major damage to the base. He credited the joint effort: 'working with the British worked out great and we got them.'
- 5Mamdani accuses Amazon of dodging accountability over delivery drivers●Love seeing # Mamdani going after the bad guys: "#Amazon ultimately controls the working conditions and that the DSP arr
New York politician Zohran Mamdani is going after Amazon, arguing the company ultimately controls the working conditions of its delivery drivers and that its DSP arrangement is a construct to avoid legal accountability. 'Amazon keeps claiming we don't work for them, and yet Amazon dictates our starting time,' he says. Supporters are praising the pushback against the company's labor practices.
- 6SpaceX preps next-gen Starlink as Amazon's rival network stalls▼SpaceX preps next-gen Starlink as Amazon's competitor stalls https://www.theverge.com/science/1001259/spacex-starlink-sa
SpaceX is moving ahead with its next generation of Starlink satellites, reportedly tied to Starship launches, while Amazon's competing Leo satellite broadband constellation is falling behind schedule. The contrast highlights SpaceX's growing lead in the satellite internet race as rivals struggle to match its launch cadence and deployment pace.
- 7Warren questions Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft over AI tax subsidies▼Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft draw Sen. Warren questions about AI tax subsidies
Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent questions to Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft regarding tax subsidies connected to their artificial intelligence investments. The inquiry targets whether the tech giants are benefiting from tax breaks tied to massive AI data center spending. The move adds to Washington's scrutiny of how the largest technology companies fund and profit from the AI boom.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on its platform, according to a report by Mashable. The move prevents Meta's automated shopping assistant from completing transactions on Amazon. It highlights growing tension between major tech companies over access to e-commerce platforms as AI agents increasingly attempt to act on users' behalf in online shopping.
- 9SpaceX launches first Starlink V3 satellites watched by Amazon●SpaceX is gearing up for a monumental flight today that's sure to be closely watched by Amazon. If successful, SpaceX wi
SpaceX is attempting a high-stakes flight to deploy its first Starlink V3 satellites, an upgraded generation for its growing broadband constellation. The mission would loft 26 of the new satellites, which bring significant improvements over current models. Amazon, which is building its competing Kuiper satellite internet service, is watching the launch closely, since Starlink V3's performance could widen SpaceX's lead in the satellite internet market.
- 10Madonna Opens MTV VMAs with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx▼Madonna Opens MTV Video Music Awards With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, Plus Sombr, Debi Mazar and More
Madonna opened the MTV Video Music Awards in a segment featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, with appearances from Sombr and Debi Mazar among others. The pairing of pop's biggest legacy star with two of today's most-streamed artists is drawing attention, as fans react to the cross-generational stage moment at one of music television's flagship ceremonies.
- 11Peru faces human rights court over isolated Amazon Indigenous protections▼Peru faces human rights court over protections for isolated Indigenous peoples in Amazon
Peru is appearing before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights over its failure to adequately protect isolated Indigenous peoples living in the Amazon. The case examines whether the state has met obligations to safeguard territories from incursions such as logging and drug trafficking. Rights groups say the outcome could set a precedent for how governments protect peoples in voluntary isolation across the region.
- 12Amazon Shifts From Buying Robots to Building Them▼Industry Insights: Amazon Used to Buy Robots. Now It Builds Them.
Amazon has moved from purchasing warehouse robotics from outside vendors to designing and manufacturing robots in-house, according to industry analysis from the Association for Advancing Automation. The shift reflects the company's scale in logistics and its push to control automation technology across its fulfillment network. The development is drawing attention within the robotics industry as a sign of how large retailers are internalizing automation capabilities.
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Reports and public discussion point to a significant number of Amazon employees in the United States relying on government assistance programs such as SNAP food benefits and Medicaid to make ends meet, despite working for one of the world's most valuable companies. Critics say the situation highlights low wages and unstable scheduling in parts of the retail and logistics sector, and raises questions about taxpayers effectively subsidising large employers through public benefit programs.
- 14Taylor Swift Releases New “Patient Zero” Music Video●Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” Music Video Drops: Watch It On Apple Music, Amazon Music Or Spotify
Taylor Swift has released the music video for her song “Patient Zero,” which is now available to watch on Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify. The drop has quickly become one of the most talked-about music stories online, with fans reacting across social media as the new visual arrives during another busy stretch for the singer.
- 15What will Amazon's US$3 billion quick commerce bet buy?▼What will Amazon’s US$3 billion quick commerce bet buy?
Amazon is committing roughly US$3 billion to quick commerce, betting on ultra-fast delivery of groceries and everyday goods. Analysts are questioning what the investment will actually secure in a fiercely competitive market already crowded with players like Instacart, DoorDash, Gopuff and Walmart. The move signals Amazon's intent to deepen its same-day delivery push in the US, though returns remain unproven.
- 16Amazon Bets Big on India and Robotics●Amazon Bets Big on India and Robotics. Here’s What It Means for the Stock
Amazon is expanding its investments in India and robotics, according to financial commentary examining what the moves could mean for the company's stock. Analysts are weighing how increased spending on emerging markets and automation might affect Amazon's growth prospects, operating costs, and long-term valuation as investors assess the company's next phase.
- 17Ben Hardy to Lead Amazon's 'Stillwater' Series▼‘Stillwater’: Amazon Series Based on Graphic Novel Casts Ben Hardy in Lead Role
Amazon has cast Ben Hardy in the lead role of 'Stillwater', an upcoming series adapted from the graphic novel of the same name. The casting announcement, reported by Variety, marks a key step in the show's development as the actor takes on the central character in the comic book adaptation for the streaming platform.
- 18Bond market in 'high stakes game of chicken' with Treasury▼Bond market playing 'high stakes game of chicken' with the Treasury is 'amazing': James Iuorio
Trader James Iuorio says the bond market is playing a 'high stakes game of chicken' with the US Treasury, describing the standoff as 'amazing'. The remark reflects investor pressure on Treasury borrowing and rates, with traders betting the government will have to yield on debt issuance or spending.
- 19UK Base Terror Plot Thwarted; Amazon Drones Swarm Texas Town●Possible Terror Plot Thwarted at U.K. Base, and Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Town https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/
The New York Times reports two major stories: authorities say they stopped a possible terrorist plot targeting a British military base, while Amazon's delivery drones have drawn attention for overwhelming a small Texas town with flights. The items were bundled in the paper's daily headlines podcast for September 28, 2026, pairing a security story with a technology one.
- 20Amazon extends Prime delivery to merchant websites free of charge▼Amazon puts Prime delivery on merchants' own sites at no extra fee
Amazon is offering its Prime delivery service on merchants' own websites at no additional fee, extending the programme beyond Amazon.com. The move lets participating retailers display fast Prime shipping benefits on their own storefronts while Amazon handles fulfilment. It reflects Amazon's push to embed its logistics network deeper into third-party e-commerce and tighten its hold on online retail.
- 21Amazon Adds 48-Month Payment Plans at Checkout via Affirm●Amazon Checkout Adds 48‑Month Payment Plans with Affirm
Amazon has expanded its partnership with Affirm to let shoppers pay for purchases over up to 48 monthly instalments directly in checkout. The move extends buy-now-pay-later beyond short-term instalments, making long-duration financing a standard option on one of the world's largest retail platforms and deepening the fintech's presence in mainstream e-commerce.
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Amazon plans to invest $100 million in a new manufacturing facility in Indiana. The investment, reported by The Robot Report, is expected to expand the company's manufacturing footprint in the state. Details on the facility's exact location, timeline and expected number of jobs have not yet been disclosed.
- 23Amazon's undiscovered medicines valued at $215 billion▼The Amazon Could Hold $215 Billion Worth of Undiscovered Medicines. Can We Find Them Before Deforestation Claims Them?
A new estimate suggests the Amazon rainforest could contain plant and microbial compounds worth roughly $215 billion in undiscovered medicines. Scientists are warning that ongoing deforestation may destroy species before they can be studied, prompting calls for faster bioprospecting, conservation funding and stronger protections for Indigenous knowledge linked to medicinal plants.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent from operating on its platform, according to a report by The Register. Muse, Meta's AI assistant designed to help users shop, is reportedly being denied access to Amazon's storefront. The move highlights growing tensions between tech giants over AI agents that browse and purchase on behalf of users, raising questions about who controls automated shopping on retail platforms.
- 25Amazon adopts Costco-style move aiding members and workers●Amazon copies Costco move that benefits members and workers
Amazon has copied a move long associated with Costco that benefits both customers and employees. The report from TheStreet highlights the retailer aligning a policy with its warehouse-club rival, drawing attention to how the two companies compete on member perks and worker treatment. Details of the specific policy change remain limited, but the comparison to Costco frames it as a win for shoppers and staff alike.
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Amazon has agreed to pay out refunds as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over its Prime subscription practices. Millions of Prime members in the United States could receive up to $200 in automatic refunds, without needing to file a claim. The payouts stem from allegations that Amazon enrolled customers in Prime and made cancellation difficult. Consumers are checking whether they qualify and when payments will arrive.
- 27Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy data center permits▼Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy air permits for mega data center
An environmental group is challenging air quality permits tied to a large Amazon data center project in North Carolina, with Duke Energy supplying power to the facility. The challenge targets regulators' approval of emissions permits for the mega site, raising concerns about pollution and energy demand from rapidly expanding data center infrastructure. The dispute puts a spotlight on how states weigh tech industry growth against environmental standards.
- 28Rights groups demand end to harassment of Pakistani lawyers▼Pakistan: End the cycle of detention and judicial harassment of lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha
The International Federation for Human Rights is calling on Pakistani authorities to end the repeated detention and judicial harassment of lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The appeal says the two have faced a cycle of arrests and court proceedings over their legal work, and urges their protection from further prosecution.
- 29Amazon to Develop 'Shadow Work' from Adrienne Miller Short Story▼Amazon to Develop 'Shadow Work' Based on Adrienne Miller Short Story
Amazon is developing a project titled 'Shadow Work', based on a short story by writer Adrienne Miller. The announcement adds to the company's slate of literary adaptations as it continues expanding its original film and television output. Details on casting, a showrunner or a release timeline have not yet been announced.
- 30Amazon Drones Bring Noise Complaints to Texas Suburb▼It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb
Amazon's drone delivery fleet in Richardson, Texas, has scaled up rapidly, dropping packages to residents quickly and often. But the constant drone traffic is generating a backlash: some locals say the noise is relentless and disrupting daily life, with one telling The New York Times, 'We can't live like this.' The story has become a flashpoint in the debate over how much disruption drone logistics is worth.
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Amazon has issued what is being described as a warning shot directed at its Prime membership base, according to a report by TheStreet. The report suggests the retail giant is signaling a change or tougher stance affecting Prime members, though the exact details of the measure remain unspecified in the headline. The news is drawing attention from shoppers and retail watchers tracking how Amazon treats its subscription customers.
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Amazon has announced Prime Big Deal Days, its fall Prime Day sale, running October 6-7 in the United States. The company is billing it as its biggest set of deals to kick off fall and holiday shopping, with discounts for Prime members across categories. Shoppers are discussing what to buy ahead of the holiday season.
- 33Amazon's Ring moves to replace local WhatsApp groups▼Amazon’s Ring wants to replace local WhatsApp groups. It’s a recipe for curtain-twitching disaster
The Guardian reports that Amazon's Ring is positioning its neighbourhood-focused features as a replacement for local WhatsApp groups, and argues this would encourage excessive neighbourhood surveillance and suspicion. The piece warns the shift could turn community chat into a platform for nosy reporting on neighbours, dubbed a 'curtain-twitching disaster', raising concerns about privacy and the privatisation of local communication networks.
- 34Amazon Prime customers may get automatic refunds under $2.5 billion settlement▼amazon prime settlement automatic refunds
Amazon customers in the United States could receive refunds of up to $200 automatically as part of an expanded $2.5 billion settlement. The payouts stem from a legal settlement over Amazon's Prime subscription practices, and eligible shoppers do not need to file a claim to receive money. Coverage is urging people to check whether they qualify.
- 35Amazon considers Ghana for Africa broadband expansion●Amazon considers Ghana for broadband expansion in Africa — MyJoyOnline
Amazon is weighing Ghana as a location for expanding broadband internet access across Africa, according to MyJoyOnline. The potential move would bring improved connectivity to the West African nation and could signal broader investment in the continent's digital infrastructure, drawing attention from people following Africa's tech and telecoms developments.
- 36RAF Fairford bomb plot discovery makes headlines▼Two amazing things in the papers today. Firstly, the lucky discovery of the RAF Fairford bomb plot, and secondly, the Da
British newspapers are reporting the discovery of an alleged bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford. Commenters note the story broke alongside war-related coverage involving Iran and the UK, with one observer highlighting how different tabloids handled the day's front pages. The airbase has been linked to US operations during the Iran conflict, making any threat to it a matter of national security interest.
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Aurora Ramazzotti is being described in the Italian press as the first 'victim' of the new season of Ballando con le stelle, following a video showing her lying on the dance floor. The clip has drawn widespread attention in Italy, with commentary focusing on her early exit from the Rai dance show.
- 38Italy tops EU for tourist nights, minister Mazzi says●Il Sole 24 ORE - Italia: Mazzi: «Il turismo è industria. Siamo sopra la Spagna: primi per notti nell’Ue» Nonostante un v
Italy's tourism minister Mazzi said tourism must be treated as an industry, claiming Italy now leads the EU in nights spent, ahead of Spain, with the sector worth more than 240 billion euros to the country. He argued tourism still lacks adequate recognition at European level, citing the absence of a dedicated EU policy framework for the sector.
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Amazon is trialing lower-carbon aluminum in the construction of a data center in Ohio. The move is part of the company's efforts to reduce the embodied carbon of its infrastructure buildout, as data center expansion draws scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Details on the aluminum supplier and expected emissions savings were not disclosed.
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Scientists have announced the discovery of a striking new fish species in the Amazon, adding to the basin's remarkable biodiversity. The find, reported by the science publication Nautilus, underscores how much of the rainforest's aquatic life remains undocumented even as the region faces mounting pressure from deforestation and development.