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08/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2026 01:43
What you need to know about Amazon today: August 13, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy now delivers GLP-1 medications to eligible Medicare patients for $50 a month
Amazon Pharmacy now delivers GLP-1 weight management medications-Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo-to eligible Medicare Part D patients for just $50 per month through the federal Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, running through December 2027. Amazon Pharmacy handles all the complex paperwork, automating eligibility verification, prior authorization, and enrollment so patients can skip the administrative burden.
Amazon Pharmacy now delivers GLP-1 weight management medications-Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo-to eligible Medicare Part D patients for just $50 per month through the federal Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, running through December 2027. Amazon Pharmacy handles all the complex paperwork, automating eligibility verification, prior authorization, and enrollment so patients can skip the administrative burden.
How Amazon is supporting communities impacted by the Colombia earthquake
Amazon is mobilizing its disaster relief efforts following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar on Colombia's Pacific coast on August 10, claiming more than 250 lives. The company is partnering with humanitarian organizations and local food banks to assess urgent community needs and deliver emergency supplies to affected areas.
Amazon is mobilizing its disaster relief efforts following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar on Colombia's Pacific coast on August 10, claiming more than 250 lives. The company is partnering with humanitarian organizations and local food banks to assess urgent community needs and deliver emergency supplies to affected areas.
Alexa+ arrives in Australia as Amazon's next-generation AI assistant expands internationally
Alexa+ is launching in Australia on August 6 as part of an Early Access program, marking Amazon's first Asia-Pacific expansion for its next-generation AI assistant. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is smarter, more conversational, deeply personalized, and capable of taking real-world actions on users' behalf. Built by a dedicated local Australian team, it's specifically designed for how Australians actually speak and live.
Alexa+ is launching in Australia on August 6 as part of an Early Access program, marking Amazon's first Asia-Pacific expansion for its next-generation AI assistant. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is smarter, more conversational, deeply personalized, and capable of taking real-world actions on users' behalf. Built by a dedicated local Australian team, it's specifically designed for how Australians actually speak and live.
Inside Amazon's first-ever drone delivery site in the UK
Amazon has officially launched Prime Air drone delivery in the UK, marking the first expansion of the service outside the United States. Operating from a 465,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Darlington, England, the MK30 drone delivers packages weighing up to five pounds within 60 minutes of ordering. Customers within a 7.5-mile radius can select drone delivery at checkout, choosing a drop-off zone identified by Amazon's AI mapping systems.
Amazon has officially launched Prime Air drone delivery in the UK, marking the first expansion of the service outside the United States. Operating from a 465,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Darlington, England, the MK30 drone delivers packages weighing up to five pounds within 60 minutes of ordering. Customers within a 7.5-mile radius can select drone delivery at checkout, choosing a drop-off zone identified by Amazon's AI mapping systems.
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