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Amazon to test Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK
Amazon and six other organizations will take part in a trial that will test the use of drone flights to remote locations.
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Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even earlier than last year.
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DC police share tips on how to prevent package theft through Amazon Hub
With specialty deals like Amazon Prime Day going on, it’s important to protect yourself against package theft. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to D.C. police about how picking up your package at an Amazon Hub located at a police station might be a protective option against package theft.
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Amazon Prime Day is a major cause of injuries for warehouse workers, Senate review says
A report released by Senator Bernie Sanders says Amazon’s popular Prime Day sales event has been “a major cause of injuries” for warehouse workers who pick and pack customer orders at the company’s facilities across the U.S.
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How to protect packages from porch pirates
Amazon Prime Day kicked off on Tuesday, meaning 40% of U.S. households will have packages delivered in the next couple of days. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares tips for protecting packages from theft.
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Amazon announces Prime Day 2024 dates: How to shop deals and tips to avoid scams
The wait is over. Amazon has announced the official dates for this year’s annual Prime Day event. Here’s what to expect.
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WATCH: Amazon partners with Megan Thee Stallion to release Prime Day music video
Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event.
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So long, plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better.
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Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ for free: Here's how to sign up
The food delivery membership normally costs $9.99 per month.
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Amazon Prime members can now score free Grubhub delivery nationwide
Getting your food delivered is about to become even more seamless for Prime customers.
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Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit under investigation by US safety agency after 2 crashes
Amazon’s self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government’s highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists.
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40 local students receive STEM scholarships from Amazon
The financial burden of college got easier for 40 local students. News4’s Dominique Moody reports Amazon unveiled a STEM scholarship surprise.
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Amazon launches same-day prescription delivery in New York and Los Angeles
Amazon, which rolled out its online pharmacy service in 2020, is adding prescription medications to its roster of same-day delivery items.
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$60M lawsuit filed against amazon and local delivery service after DC accident
A D.C. couple filed a $60 million lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland company following an accident that the couple says left a woman with severe injuries. Video obtained by the News4 I-Team shows the moment on Dec. 30 that Rita Iannazzi says she was hit while walking in a crosswalk at the corner of Cathedral Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue…
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DC couple sues Amazon, Maryland company over delivery truck accident
A D.C. couple filed a $60 million dollar lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland company following an accident they say left her with severe injuries. Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan and the News4 I-Team have their story.
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Eva Longoria awarded $50 million for charity as part of Bezos annual prize
The money is part of Bezos’ “Courage & Civility” award to philanthropists. The actress’s foundation has created mentorship and educational programs for Latinas.
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Refund fraud schemes promoted on TikTok, Telegram are costing Amazon and other retailers billions of dollars
Amazon suffered more than $700,000 in losses at the hands of one refund fraud ring indicted last year, according to court documents.
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Who is really delivering your packages? Crashes involving Amazon deliveries create confusion
When Henry Garland got into a car crash along Interstate 270 near Rockville, Maryland, he said there was no doubt in his mind who hit him. “Big blue arrow on the side of the blue truck,” said Garland, referring to an Amazon delivery truck that he says sideswiped him. Garland said the incident caused roughly $2,000 in damages to his…
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Collision confusion: Who's really driving that delivery truck?
The News4 I-Team heard from viewers who said they were involved in accidents with Amazon delivery trucks that led them down a bumpy road to get help. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan explains that’s because who’s responsible might not be so clear.
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Amazon to pay $1.9 million to migrant contract workers to settle claims of human rights abuses
A report from Amnesty International and a separate investigation last year alleged abuses at Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia.