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- 6d ago
Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn shop Art of Play trade accusations over $15,000 mechanical bird
Kelly Clarkson says staff at a Brooklyn shop treated her as if she could not afford Molly, a singing mechanical bird with a $15,000 price tag. The store says the bird is permanently fixed to the wall and not for sale, and says it has since faced threats and harassment.
- Oct 8
Starbucks explores takeover bid for Chipotle in talks with financial advisers
Starbucks has held exploratory talks with advisers over an acquisition of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a transaction that would combine two of the largest American restaurant chains under chief executive Brian Niccol.
- Oct 8
Amazon replaces Fire OS with Android across new Alexa Tablet series, adding Google Play
Amazon has retired its Fire OS tablet line, introducing three aluminum Alexa tablets that run on Google-certified Android with native access to the Google Play Store.
- Oct 7
Ring unveils $249 smart lock with emergency hand-crank charging dial
Amazon's Ring subsidiary has revealed a $249 smart lock featuring a manual dial to generate backup power during battery failures, scheduled for release in early 2027 alongside five new security cameras.
- Oct 6
US charges Washington resident with aiding deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Federal prosecutors in Washington state have charged 30-year-old James Cody Bryant with conspiracy to murder after allegedly providing funds, technical advice, and livestream support for a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
- Oct 6
Emmy Awards move to Prime Video in six-year deal ending seven decades on broadcast TV
The Television Academy signed a six-year deal making Prime Video the exclusive global home of the Emmy Awards starting in September 2027, offering free live access worldwide.
- Oct 5
Amazon opens 48-hour autumn Prime sale as memory hardware costs temper tech discounts
Amazon launched its 48-hour autumn Prime promotion on 6 October, offering discounts across consumer categories while escalating semiconductor memory prices limit savings on electronics.
- Oct 5
US agents arrest California realtor accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
Federal authorities detained 34-year-old Wanying Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport as she prepared to board a flight to Shanghai after allegedly tracking Lai Ting-yu in Seattle.
- Oct 4
Jonathan Taylor scores twice as Colts defeat Commanders 30-13 in London
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns before 60,907 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Indianapolis secured a 30-13 win over Washington, while Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane suffered a season-ending ankle injury.
- Sep 30
Amazon debuts slimmer Fire TV Stick 4K and trims streaming device lineup to four models
Amazon introduced a redesigned $59.99 Fire TV Stick 4K capable of drawing power from a television USB port, alongside an updated remote control and a condensed four-device media player catalog.
- Sep 28
Washington Commanders defeat Seattle Seahawks 33-31 to end 12-game streak
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes and Kain Medrano returned an interception for a score as the Washington Commanders edged the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 on Sunday.
- Sep 24
Starbucks to close 250 North American stores in $300 million restructuring round
The coffee chain will shutter roughly 1% of its North American footprint this week as COO Mike Grams cites underperformance and CEO Brian Niccol lowers full-year store opening targets.
- Sep 21
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams listed as week-to-week with hamstring injury
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced that quarterback Caleb Williams is week-to-week after injuring his right hamstring against the Minnesota Vikings, putting backup Tyson Bagent in line to start against Philadelphia.
- Sep 21
Amazon expands AWS supply chain deal with Kühne+Nagel and secures seven-year share option
Kühne+Nagel has entered a long-term strategic partnership to manage cloud infrastructure logistics for Amazon Web Services, granting Amazon stock options tied to multi-year milestones.
- Sep 12
TAROM inaugurates first Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Bucharest under fleet renewal plan
TAROM inaugurated its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Henri Coandă International Airport on Saturday, marking the start of a four-aircraft fleet renewal plan approved under European restructuring rules.
- Sep 10
Seahawks rally past Patriots 13-10 as Maye throws three fourth-quarter interceptions
Seattle overcame an early injury to starting quarterback Sam Darnold by intercepting Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter to secure a 13-10 comeback victory over New England.
- Sep 4
Spain faces host Germany in Berlin to open 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup
Spain returns to the Women's Basketball World Cup after an eight-year absence, starting Group A play against tournament host Germany on Friday at Berlin's Uber Arena.
- Sep 1
Roku enters OLED market with Pro Series starting at $999 on Amazon
Roku has introduced its first self-branded OLED televisions, launching the Pro Series at $999 on Amazon ahead of a higher-tier LX model scheduled for October.
- Aug 31
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged $20 billion ad auction scheme
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly manipulating ad auctions to overcharge 1.2 million advertisers by more than $20 billion.
- Aug 27
Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dots and infinity rooms, dies at 97
The Japanese avant-garde pioneer died from multiple organ failure on 14 August 2026 after a seven-decade career spanning New York and Tokyo.
