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Amazon Launches Kuiper Satellites, Challenging SpaceX's Starlink

Amazon launched 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper, a rival to SpaceX's Starlink, aiming for a network of 3,200 satellites by the coming years to provide global internet access, particularly in remote areas, with a deadline of 1,600 satellites launched by mid-2024.

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elpais.com
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Amapá's Upcycling Initiatives Combat Brazil's Textile Waste Crisis

Brazil's fashion industry produces 4 million tons of textile waste yearly; however, Amapá state's upcycling initiatives, such as Selvática and Yara Couro, are using recycled materials to create new products, reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dailymail.co.uk
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British Man Lynched in Ecuador After Business Dispute

In Ecuador, Michael Hann, a British man, was lynched by a mob after allegedly shooting his business partner due to financial disputes within their tourism company, Kichwa Pathfinder Tours, resulting in a significant escalation of conflict and highlighting issues of law and order in the region.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Amazon's Customer Obsession: A Key to Hiring and Success

Amazon's hiring process prioritizes 'customer obsession,' a core leadership principle driving its business success, evaluated through interview questions assessing customer-centric decision-making and resulting in higher revenue, profitability, and retention compared to competitors.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Major Retailers Expand Same-Day Prescription Delivery Nationwide

Amazon and Walmart are expanding same-day prescription delivery nationwide, joining CVS and Walgreens in a trend driven by rising telemedicine use and the closure of traditional pharmacies; however, cost and insurance coverage remain major obstacles to widespread adoption.

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Good Health and Well-being
jpost.com
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Last-Minute Bids Flood TikTok Sale as US Ban Looms

Facing a weekend deadline to avoid a US ban, TikTok is attracting last-minute bids from Amazon and a consortium led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely, amidst US security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Amazon Launches 27 Project Kuiper Satellites into Orbit

Amazon launched 27 Project Kuiper internet satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral on Monday, using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, as part of a plan to establish a global broadband network, incorporating upgrades and light-scattering technology to address astronomer concerns after two te...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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JBS, Despite Deforestation Concerns, Approved for NYSE Listing

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved JBS, the world's largest meatpacking company with a history of links to Amazon deforestation, for a New York Stock Exchange listing despite criticism from environmental groups and 15 US senators; a JBS subsidiary donated $5 million to Donald Trump's in...

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Climate Action
elmundo.es
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Amazon's Biodegradable Bags Pilot Program in Valencia Shows Promise

Amazon launched a pilot program in Valencia using biodegradable shopping bags for Amazon Fresh, with 75% of customers expressing satisfaction; the initiative, developed with Novamont, aims to replace fossil fuel-based plastics and is part of a wider industry trend towards sustainable packaging.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dailymail.co.uk
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Walmart Expands Same-Day Delivery to 93% of US Households

Walmart's revamped delivery system expands same-day service to 93% of US households, allowing orders from multiple stores and increasing competition with Amazon.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Amazon's Project Kuiper Launch Delayed by Weather

Amazon's Project Kuiper launch, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Starlink by providing global internet access, was postponed on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions at Cape Canaveral, Florida, delaying the deployment of 27 satellites.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Urgent Recall of Dorland Devices Due to Explosion Risk

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an urgent recall of thousands of Dorland-branded laptops, smartphones, and smartwatches sold on Amazon due to a serious risk of fire and explosion; the devices lacked required safety certifications.

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Good Health and Well-being

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