Hartford, CT
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Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Amazon Prime's latest major promotion is promising millions of early holiday discounts just days after new restrictions on account sharing are set to begin. Prime Big Deal Days will begin at 3:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Amazon announced in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Early offers are already live, including up to 50% off Samsonite travel gear, 40% off holiday décor and entertaining items, and fall clothing starting at $10. Amazon is promoting deals across toys, electronics, home goods, beauty, and seasonal décor. Members can also shop curated lists like the…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall
That's Too Hot: Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Catch Fire, Sparking Major Recall Socialite Paris Hilton's mini fridges have taken her catchphrase of "That's hot" too literally. Epoca International is recalling about 110,000 Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 12. The agency said the mini fridges' electrical switch can short-circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard. There have been at least 27 reports of fridges overheating and catching fire, according to the CPSC. No injuries were reported, though some incidents caused property damage to the unit and nearby surfaces. The recall covers f…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers
Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers A baby lounger sold on Amazon has been recalled after federal safety officials warned it poses a risk of suffocation and falls for infants. The recall was issued for about 23,000 URMYWO baby loungers in the "grey feather" style, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The loungers violate the federal standard for infant sleep products. According to the CPSC, the sides are too short to secure a baby, and the sleeping pad is too thick. An infant could also fall out through an opening at the foot or become trapped.  The loungers also lac…

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by Chris Spiker
Newton, MA
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Fake Amazon Recall Texts Prompt FTC Warning Fake Amazon Recall Texts Prompt FTC Warning Fake Amazon Recall Texts Prompt FTC Warning
Fake Amazon Recall Texts Prompt FTC Warning The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is urging the public to ignore and delete a new wave of phishing texts that masquerade as recall notices from Amazon and dangle instant refunds. According to the agency’s consumer-protection unit, the messages claim a “routine quality inspection” found a defect in a recent Amazon purchase. Buyers can secure a full refund — no return required — simply by tapping a supplied link. In reality, there is no refund. Clicking routes victims to look-alike sites designed to harvest Amazon credentials, credit-card numbers, or other personal data that can be resold or…

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by Joe Lombardi
Island Park, NY
Breaking News
$2M In Fake Nintendo Gear Sold On Amazon From Island Park Warehouse: DA $2M In Fake Nintendo Gear Sold On Amazon From Island Park Warehouse: DA $2M In Fake Nintendo Gear Sold On Amazon From Island Park Warehouse: DA
$2M In Fake Nintendo Gear Sold On Amazon From Island Park Warehouse: DA A New York man is accused of selling more than $2 million worth of counterfeit Nintendo products through Amazon, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. Isaac Lapidus, 34, of Lawrence was charged with Trademark Counterfeiting in the First Degree and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree after investigators uncovered hundreds of thousands of fake Nintendo Switch Docking Stations, adapters, and Pokémon Go Plus accessories allegedly sold from an Island Park warehouse. Lapidus was arraigned Wednesday before Judge Lisa Locurto, where he pleaded not guilty and w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Windsor Locks, CT
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JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How
JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Airways is teaming up with Amazon to improve its in-flight Wi-Fi. JetBlue will become the first carrier to use Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite network called Project Kuiper, the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 4. The service is expected to begin rolling out in 2027. The move builds on JetBlue's Fly-Fi service, which launched in 2013 and remains the only free, high-speed internet offered across a major US airline's entire fleet. "Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity," JetBlu…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing
Amazon Cracks Down On Prime Sharing Perks: Here's What's Changing Amazon is eliminating a program that let Prime members share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. The Prime Invitee Program will end on Wednesday, Oct. 1, according to notices sent to users and updates posted on Amazon's customer service site. Invitees will lose access to shared delivery perks unless they're added to the new Amazon Family feature. Amazon Family allows members to share benefits with one other adult living in their home, up to four teens added before Monday, April 7, and up to four child profiles. Benefits include free delivery, Prime Video with ads, Pr…

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by Chris Spiker
Yonkers, NY
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Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know
Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know Two streaming giants have struck a deal that could change how millions of viewers stream their favorite shows, movies, and live sports. Peacock's ad-free Premium Plus tier will now be available on Amazon's Prime Video Channels, Comcast NBCUniversal announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. The agreement also extends distribution across Fire TV, Xfinity X1, and Universal Pictures titles on Prime Video. Amazon customers can sign up for Peacock Premium Plus directly in the Prime Video app for $16.99 a month or $169.99 a year. The plan includes offline downloads and access to local NB…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer
DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer Mignon Renee Brown-Massey wore many hats and was the hardest-working person in the room right up until she became the victim of gun violence in the region. The 36-year-old DC mother, who was a pet care provider and groomer by day, and a tireless Amazon delivery driver by night, was shot and killed earlier this month in what her family described as "senseless violence."  Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called at around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to the 3300 block of 15th Street NE, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Brown-Massey…

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by Zak Failla
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Fleeing Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer, Minivan On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus (UPDATE Fleeing Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer, Minivan On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus (UPDATE Fleeing Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer, Minivan On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus (UPDATE
Fleeing Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Tractor Trailer, Minivan On Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus (Update A wrong-way driver fleeing police slammed into multiple vehicles on Route 17 late Friday, Aug. 22, injuring four people, authorities said. At approximately 10:54 p.m., a 64-year-old man from New City, NY, entered Route 17 North from Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus by traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said.  Near Race Track Road in Ridgewood, the Honda HR-V collided with a tractor trailer and a Honda Odyssey van, among other vehicles. The impact caused the tractor-trailer to break through the concrete center median. Four people sustained non…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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Hertz Begins Selling Used Cars On Amazon: How It Works Hertz Begins Selling Used Cars On Amazon: How It Works Hertz Begins Selling Used Cars On Amazon: How It Works
Hertz Begins Selling Used Cars On Amazon: How It Works A major rental car company is now selling used vehicles on Amazon. Hertz Car Sales officially joined the Amazon Autos platform on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The partnership gives shoppers the ability to browse, finance, and buy thousands of used cars, just like many other items on Amazon. The sales will start in four cities: Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Shoppers within 75 miles of those cities can immediately start browsing on Amazon. Hertz eventually plans to expand the program to 45 locations nationwide. "Our goal is to reimagine the car-buying experience and meet custo…

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by Chris Spiker
Smithtown, NY
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Phony Amazon Messages Target Shoppers With New Tricks: What To Know Now Phony Amazon Messages Target Shoppers With New Tricks: What To Know Now Phony Amazon Messages Target Shoppers With New Tricks: What To Know Now
Phony Amazon Messages Target Shoppers With New Tricks: What To Know Now That email claiming to be from Amazon about a mysterious order or urgent account issue? It could be a scammer’s trap waiting for you to click. Amazon users are being warned about a fresh wave of sophisticated scams hitting inboxes.  Fraudsters are sending emails and texts that look like they're from Amazon, often claiming something’s wrong with your account or a suspicious purchase has been made.  The messages urge you to click a link or call a customer service numbe, leading you straight into a scam. According to online security firm ExpressVPN, these phishing emails are design…

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by Joe Lombardi