Kenosha Amazon donates 100K diapers, 200K baby wipes after theft from Fox Cities Diaper Bank

KENOSHA -- After 100,000 diapers destined for babies from low-income families were stolen from the Fox Cities Diaper Bank, Amazon's fulfillment center in Kenosha and its employees stepped up to help.According to the Appleton Post-Crescent, the theft is believed to have occurred between January 3rd and February 13th.

Starbucks launches voice ordering via app, Amazon's Alexa

SEATTLE — Amazon's Alexa is now able to order up a latte.Starbucks says it's partnering with Amazon's voice platform to offer what it calls "on command" ordering.

Amazon says it will create 100,000 jobs across the U.S.

NEW YORK -- Amazon just delivered an olive branch to President-elect Donald Trump.Amazon announced Thursday that it plans to create more than 100,000 new full-time jobs in the U.S. in the next 18 months, bringing its total workforce in the country to 280,000.Don't expect Amazon to hire 100,000 coders, however.

Run-DMC sues Walmart, Amazon, other retailers for $50 million

NEW YORK — The rap group Run-DMC has filed a $50 million lawsuit in New York accusing Walmart, Amazon, Jet and other retailers of selling products that traded on the group's name without permission.The group says the defendants are utilizing its name in the "production, advertising, promotion, marketing, sale and distribution of various products, including glasses, t-shirts and patches."It says the retailers have improperly profited, diluted and harmed the Run-DMC brand, which it says has generated more than $100 million in revenue since its inception in the 1980s.The suit was filed in the Southern District of New York on Thursday.Run-DMC was founded in New York in 1981 by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell.Amazon and Walmart, which also owns Jet, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Girl uses mom's thumbprint to unlock phone and buy $250 in Pokemon items from Amazon

Some Pokemon fans will do anything to catch ‘em all.A 6-year-old girl made $250 in Pokemon purchases despite the fact that her mother has a fingerprint-ID locked phone.According to the Wall Street Journal, Arkansas mother Bethany Howell was taking a nap when her 6-year-old daughter, Ashlynd, used Howell’s thumbprint to unlock the phone and gain access to the Amazon app.Ashlynd proceeded to buy 13 Pokemon items totaling $250.

Amazon to build two fulfillment centers in Chicago area

Amazon officials said the company has shipped more than one billion items during the 2016 holiday season -- more than five times its sales in 2015 between November 1st and December 19th.Of those one billion items, the Echo Dot was the most popular -- selling nine times as many as the number sold in 2015.There were plenty of last-minute shoppers -- with December 23rd the most popular day for Prime Now deliveries.

Amazon expands "Home Services" to Milwaukee market

MILWAUKEE -- Amazon is expanding its coverage in Milwaukee, along with 19 other metro areas.The company announced Monday, November 14th that Milwaukee is now part of Amazon's "Home Services" coverage.Home Services allows customers to order about 1,200 services, like plumbing, lawn work, painting and other odd jobs.Local service providers are used to do whatever work is requested.The most popular services are TV wall mounting, house cleaning and furniture assembly.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

JOBS: Amazon to hire 120K seasonal workers for the holidays

SEATTLE - Amazon will be hiring 120,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holidays across the U.S., the online retailer announced Thursday.

Amazon to open retail pickup location at UW-Madison this fall

MADISON -- Starting in the fall of 2016, students at UW-Madison won't have to worry about Amazon deliveries arriving while they're at class or studying.The university has reached an agreement with Amazon, allowing the company to set up a brick and mortar pickup location on campus -- allowing students, faculty and staff to receive their purchases in one location.That location will be in the "red gym," and is set to open November 1st.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

How Amazon may solve the weakness of noise-canceling headphones

WASHINGTON -- Headphone wearers may one day have the best of both worlds.Anyone seeking to tune out the world around them already has access to high-tech headphones capable of muffling the sounds.

Amazon Prime members can now get discounted student loans

The latest perk for Amazon Prime members: a discounted interest rate for student loans.Specifically, Amazon is teaming with Wells Fargo to offer the loans; the bank will offer a discount of 0.5% to Amazon Prime Student members.Amazon Prime Student is half the cost of a regular Amazon Prime subscription, Fortune reports.

How to check for a possible Amazon credit from Apple

Amazon is issuing credits to customers after settling a $400 million e-book lawsuit.The lawsuit was filed against Apple Inc.

Gallon of 'Amazing! LIQUID FIRE' could cost Amazon $350K

Amazon has been on the Federal Aviation Administration's naughty list for a few years, with at least 24 violations for shipping hazardous materials.