News from 2025
Tips offered for creating safer lawns for dogs
By S. L. Hobbs | Sep 3, 2025
Many dog owners are looking for ways to create outdoor spaces that are safe and enjoyable for their pets.
Uber to launch Women Preferences in select U.S. cities
By S. L. Hobbs | Sep 3, 2025
Uber has announced the launch of its Women Preferences feature in select U.S. cities, aimed at providing women riders and drivers with more control over their travel experiences.
House Committee initiates hearings for bipartisan, multi‑year surface transportation reauthorization
By T. B. Ramirez | Sep 3, 2025
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has announced hearings aimed at achieving a bipartisan, multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
Galvanize Climate Solutions Chair on affordability: 'SB79 is one of the smartest tools we have'
By N. Y. Clinton | Sep 2, 2025
Tom Steyer, Co-Executive Chair at Galvanize Climate Solutions, said in an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle that California's outdated zoning codes have suppressed housing supply and inflated prices.
Assemblymember Wicks on gig worker legislation: '800K drivers have a seat at the table to fight for fair wages & better working conditions'
By M. N. Kelly | Sep 2, 2025
Buffy Wicks, California State Assemblymember for the East Bay, said in a public announcement that new legislation represents a significant victory for Californians by granting over 800,000 rideshare drivers the right to organize, negotiate fair...
Gov. Newsom on gig‑worker reform: Labor and industry 'worked through their differences, and found common ground'
By G. R. Cisneros | Sep 2, 2025
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, announced in a press release that the state has reached a historic agreement between workers and businesses.
How Amazon's Prime Air drones adapt landings during unexpected conditions
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
Amazon has provided new details on how its Prime Air delivery drones handle unexpected situations during flight, focusing on safety measures and recovery procedures.
Ex-software engineer at Amazon on company success: ‘Amazon built one of the best companies in the world’
By Y. R. Duke | Sep 2, 2025
Luke Youngblood, founder of Lunar Labs and former Principal Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), said Amazon's focus on customer satisfaction helped it become one of the world's most successful companies.
Volkswagen extends AWS partnership for five years to advance factory digitization
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
Volkswagen Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced an extension of their partnership to further develop the Digital Production Platform (DPP), a cloud-based system aimed at supporting Volkswagen’s global automotive manufacturing.
LPL Financial expands use of Amazon Business for nationwide advisor purchasing
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
LPL Financial has expanded its use of Amazon Business to support the purchasing needs of its financial advisors across the United States.
Instacart partners with Merchants Distributors to expand e-commerce offerings for independent grocers
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
Instacart and Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI) have announced a partnership to bring Instacart’s e-commerce solutions to independent grocers within MDI’s network.
How homeowners can identify causes of dirt mounds in their yards
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
Unexplained dirt mounds in residential lawns can often cause concern among homeowners.
How to stream all ‘The Conjuring’ movies and spinoffs on Prime Video
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
The Conjuring film series, which began in 2013, has become the most successful horror franchise at the box office.
Report ranks U.S. cities by frequency of lawn enforcement actions
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
A recent analysis has ranked U.S. cities based on the severity of their lawn enforcement, using public records and 311 complaint data to determine where residents are most likely to receive citations for overgrown grass and weeds.
Industry leaders call for real-time data solutions in category management
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
Retail execution remains a persistent challenge in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, according to industry leaders who recently discussed the issue on the “Conversations on Retail” podcast.
Peacock Premium Plus joins Prime Video lineup through expanded Amazon partnership
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
Prime Video has expanded its offerings by adding Peacock Premium Plus, NBCUniversal’s ad-free streaming service, to its platform.
Water-Wise Lawn Report gives tips for cutting lawn water use in 2025
By Flexible Work News | Sep 2, 2025
The Water-Wise Lawn Report 2025 offers homeowners practical advice for maintaining healthy lawns while reducing water use.
How technology is transforming home chore automation in 2025
By K. N. Cuellar | Sep 1, 2025
Automating household chores is becoming more common in 2025, as new technology and services make it easier for homeowners to manage their properties.
Prime Video adds FOX One subscription for expanded sports and news content
By Flexible Work News | Aug 31, 2025
Prime Video has launched FOX One, a new subscription service that offers access to FOX’s full range of brands for U.S. customers.
Amazon details Prime member savings for back-to-school season
By Flexible Work News | Aug 31, 2025
As the back-to-school season begins, Amazon is highlighting a range of savings and benefits available to Prime members.