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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) collaborated with Salvatore Ferragamo to report a counterfeiter of Ferragamo's Gancini belt in Yiwu City, China. The investigation led to the seizure of hundreds of counterfeit items. Amazon remains committed to combating counterfeits, having invested over $700 million in protections and employing 10,000 staff against fraud. Since launching the CCU in 2020, Amazon has actively worked with law enforcement to uphold brand integrity and protect consumers from inauthentic products.

Amazon has launched a new benefit for Prime members called Buy with Prime, which allows members to shop directly from participating merchants' online stores while enjoying the same trusted experience they have on Amazon.com. Initially available by invitation only for merchants using Fulfillment by Amazon, this feature offers fast, free delivery, seamless checkout, and free returns. Merchants can easily integrate Buy with Prime into their sites, leveraging Amazon's logistics and brand trust to enhance customer relationships.

Amazon has announced 37 new renewable energy projects, adding 3.5 GW to its portfolio and advancing its goal to run on 100% renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of its original target. This expansion increases Amazon's total renewable capacity to 15.7 GW across 310 projects in 19 countries. The projects are projected to avoid 17.3 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually. CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and leadership in renewable energy procurement.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has scheduled a conference call to discuss its Q1 2022 financial results on April 28, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live, allowing access to the audio and associated slides for at least three months post-event. Stakeholders can access the information via www.amazon.com/ir.

Amazon has announced a commitment of $10 million to fund 250 scholarships for high school seniors from underserved communities through its Future Engineer program. Each recipient will receive $40,000 for college, alongside a paid internship at Amazon after their freshman year. This investment more than doubles last year's funding, totaling $22 million awarded since 2019 to 550 students. The initiative aims to increase diversity in the STEM fields, with over 70% of recipients identifying as Black, Latinx, or Native American.

Amazon Music has launched For Love & Country, a feature-length documentary directed by Joshua Kissi, highlighting the historical contributions of Black artists to country music. The film includes interviews and performances from notable artists like Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, and Mickey Guyton, showcasing the genre's evolution and the role of marginalized voices. Released on Amazon Music and Prime Video, the documentary aims to reshape the understanding of country music's identity and its roots in Black culture.

Amazon has been ranked as the most desirable workplace in the U.S. for the second consecutive year by LinkedIn, based on its talent attraction and retention capabilities. In 2021, Amazon expanded its Career Choice program, committing over $1.2 billion to upskill more than 300,000 employees by 2025. Currently employing over 1.1 million people in the U.S., Amazon offers competitive wages starting at $18 an hour and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and health insurance from day one.

Amazon has announced the largest commercial procurement of launch vehicles, securing agreements for up to 83 launches over five years for its Project Kuiper, aimed at expanding global broadband access with a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit.

This initiative involves launches through Arianespace's Ariane 6, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and ULA's Vulcan Centaur rockets. The contracts are expected to foster innovation and create jobs across the space industry in the U.S. and Europe.

Amazon Glow, a new interactive device for children, is now available in the U.S. The device combines video calling with playful features, enabling engaging interactions between kids and remote family members. Users can enjoy a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, offering access to nearly 100 games, visual arts activities, and thousands of books from major brands like Disney and Sesame Workshop. Priced at $299.99, Glow aims to create meaningful family connections, transforming video calls into immersive experiences.