Amazon extends free holiday shipping offer to December 18
Free same-day and one-day delivery is now available in 10,000 cities
Amazon has pushed the cutoff date for its free shipping without a minimum purchase promotion. The company announced on Thursday that all customers will have access to free standard shipping until December 18.
Amazon also said it will offer free, two-hour delivery up until midnight on Christmas Eve in select markets through Prime Now, which currently is available in 30 U.S. cities. Gift cards and the gift of Amazon Prime are both available to purchase on Christmas day its...
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December 13, 2018
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December 11, 2018
Google shutters Google+ in wake of bug affecting over 50 million users12/11/2018
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The IRS forewarns of new email phishing scams12/5/2018
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A risk analysis group focused on rice, barbecue, and water
Waymo launches first self-driving taxi service12/5/2018
The service has been made available to Phoenix-area residents
Experts predict good news for job seekers in 201912/5/2018
A tight labor market may mean better working conditions for employees
Health and beauty media may push young women to try indoor tanning12/5/2018
Researchers suggest that many choose to ignore the associated health risks
Chrysler recalls model year 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulias12/5/2018
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Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles recalled12/5/2018
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Foremost recalls shower doors and panels12/5/2018
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CDC reports polio-like disease should be on the decline12/4/2018
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The ‘grandparent’ scam gets a new twist: send cash!12/4/2018
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Kroger now selling food in Walgreens stores12/4/2018
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Apple opens online store that gives discounts to active military and veterans12/4/2018
The tech giant said it’s offering ‘special pricing as an expression of our gratitude’
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JBS Tolleson expands raw beef recall12/4/2018
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Polaris recalls Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles12/4/2018
The taillight may not function properly