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08/19/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 03:49
What you need to know about Amazon today: August 19, 2026
Amazon Prime Air drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 cities and towns this year
Amazon's Prime Air service is rapidly expanding and plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026-a sixfold increase from its current footprint-bringing ultrafast drone delivery to communities with tens of millions of customers across the country. Prime Air offers the widest selection of items by drone, including millions of groceries, electronics, cosmetics, medications, and household products at everyday low prices, delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.
Amazon's Prime Air service is rapidly expanding and plans to reach nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026-a sixfold increase from its current footprint-bringing ultrafast drone delivery to communities with tens of millions of customers across the country. Prime Air offers the widest selection of items by drone, including millions of groceries, electronics, cosmetics, medications, and household products at everyday low prices, delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.
Amazon increases planned investment in Louisiana to $18 billion, creating hundreds of jobs and strengthening local infrastructure
Amazon announced it is increasing its planned investment in northwest Louisiana to $18 billion, expanding the scope of its data center campuses across Caddo and Bossier Parishes to a third planned campus in Shreveport. The planned campuses are expected to create up to 750 full-time data center jobs and support 2,500 additional positions. This increased commitment builds on a $12 billion planned investment announced in February and deepens Amazon's long-term presence in the region, reflecting confidence in northwest Louisiana's infrastructure, workforce, and collaborative leadership.
Amazon announced it is increasing its planned investment in northwest Louisiana to $18 billion, expanding the scope of its data center campuses across Caddo and Bossier Parishes to a third planned campus in Shreveport. The planned campuses are expected to create up to 750 full-time data center jobs and support 2,500 additional positions. This increased commitment builds on a $12 billion planned investment announced in February and deepens Amazon's long-term presence in the region, reflecting confidence in northwest Louisiana's infrastructure, workforce, and collaborative leadership.
Top 10 Original films and series on Prime Video: See the weekly rankings
During the week of August 3-9, Masters of the Universe topped Prime Video's most-watched Original films list, while Sterling Point led the Original series rankings. Beast Race is last week's most-watched non-English Prime Original film while Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya tops non-English Prime Original series.
During the week of August 3-9, Masters of the Universe topped Prime Video's most-watched Original films list, while Sterling Point led the Original series rankings. Beast Race is last week's most-watched non-English Prime Original film while Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya tops non-English Prime Original series.
How Amazon is supporting communities impacted by wildfires in Spokane, Washington
Amazon is standing with communities in Eastern Washington that are facing one of the worst wildfire seasons of the past 20 years. Three major wildfires, named the Spokane Complex Fires, destroyed over 10,000 acres and more than 800 homes and buildings. Amazon took immediate action to support affected employees and neighbors in our home state, offering an employee relief fund and supporting 17 organizations at the center of emergency response.
Amazon is standing with communities in Eastern Washington that are facing one of the worst wildfire seasons of the past 20 years. Three major wildfires, named the Spokane Complex Fires, destroyed over 10,000 acres and more than 800 homes and buildings. Amazon took immediate action to support affected employees and neighbors in our home state, offering an employee relief fund and supporting 17 organizations at the center of emergency response.
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