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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Thursday reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, but its revenue beat expectations boosted by sales in its cloud-computing unit AWS, which is also seeing a slow-down in growth. Amazon said it earned $300 million, or 3 cents per share, in the October-December quarter. Industry analysts were expecting the Seattle-based company to earn 17 cents a share, according to FactSet. The e-commerce giant said its bottom line was dented by a $2.3 billion write-down of the value of its stock investment in electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive. Amazon's fourth quarter profits represent a significant drop from the $14.3 billion it posted during the same period in 2021, when the company had a nearly $12 billion gain from its investment in Rivian Automotive. Shares in Amazon.com Inc. fell 4% in after-hours trading. At the same time, Amazon said its overall revenue rose 9% to $149.2 billion, higher than the $145.7 billion analysts were expecting. … [Read more...] about Amazon beats Q4 revenue estimates, but profits slump

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed it has renewed James May's travel show James May: Our Man In... for a third series. The series will see The Grand Tour presenter head to India for his adventures, following trips to Japan and Italy in seasons one and two respectively. The news comes in the wake of 60-year old James distancing himself from recent comments made by co-host and pal Jeremy Clarkson about Meghan Markle in his column in The Sun. READ MORE: Jodie Marsh begs Prime bosses to take over Jeremy Clarkson's farming show after axe In remarks that have since been removed, former Top Gear host Clarkson said he "hates" the Duchess of Sussex and that she should be made to "parade naked through the streets of every town in Britain". May, however, told BBC Radio 4 in response: "I think it sounds a little bit too creepy, but I’m also very much in favour of free speech and allowing the haters to hate so we can see what they have to say." Fans of May reacted with glee … [Read more...] about James May’s Amazon Prime show renewed after axing of co-star Jeremy Clarkson

One horror film now streaming on Amazon Prime was banned in the UK for more than a decade because it was so disturbing. Eaten Alive was directed by Tobe Hooper, who found international acclaim from his flick Texas Chainsaw Massacre. and made waves with the taboo – and often disgusting – themes used in his film. The 1977 classic centred around a crazed hotel owner who is intent on murdering his guests and feeding them to his pet crocodile. READ MORE: Netflix fans 'physically sick' as Jeffrey Dahmer series airs disturbing cannibal scenes Rumours abounded that the plot was based on the story of Joe Ball, who ran his own alligator attraction during the 1930s. Conspiracy theories said Ball invited young women to his attraction, before murdering them and feeding the corpses to the alligators to keep them fed. The disfigured hotel owner, Judd, learns first that one of his guests is a sex worker and impales her with a pitchfork, before tossing her to the croc. … [Read more...] about Horror film streaming on Amazon Prime was so disturbing it was banned in UK for a decade

close Video Changing your Amazon Alexa Privacy settings Anytime you speak to Alexa, it records your voice and entire conversation. Amazon then stores those voice recordings forever, unless you opt to delete these in a more timely manner. Like many Americans, I often buy my groceries online and have them delivered right to my doorstep through Amazon Fresh. What I love about it is it helps me avoid physically going to a grocery store and allows me to have my groceries delivered at a convenient time for usually no delivery fee as an Amazon Prime member. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Those days are numbered. Amazon Fresh is bumping up their delivery fees beginning Feb. 28. Getting your groceries from Amazon Fresh will soon cost you more. (Kurt Knutsson) What is Amazon Fresh? For those who don't know, Amazon Fresh delivery … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime members forced to pay more for free grocery delivery

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy has an unusual problem: The job market looks too strong — at least to the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve. Companies are still seeking more workers and are hanging tightly onto the ones they have. Putting aside some high-profile layoffs at big tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon and others, most workers are enjoying an unusual level of job security even at a time when many economists foresee a recession approaching. Employers have added at least 200,000 jobs every month for 24 straight months — the longest such streak in government records dating to 1939. Economists think the streak ended last month, if just barely: They have forecast that the government will report Friday that the economy added 185,000 jobs in January, according to the data firm FactSet, and that the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6% from a half-century low of 3.5%. That would still represent a solid job gain, though decisively below the red-hot pace … [Read more...] about January may have delivered lower, if still solid, job growth

Jeremy Clarkson sparked a huge controversy with his column about Meghan Markle and many now want him sacked as host of ITV's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire . However, more than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for Clarkson to stay on the show but what do you think should happen? Should he be axed from ITV? Amazon Prime will go ahead with the already-commissioned series of The Grand Tour and Clarkson's Farm, but reportedly have no plans to work with the controversial star after next year. Despite the backlash, the Free Speech Union have created a petition for Clarkson to remain on the programme saying his apology should be enough. The petition on Change.org reads: "If people make mistakes and then apologise for them, we should give them the benefit of the doubt, not seek to destroy their livelihoods and turn them into social pariahs." If you can't see the poll, click here Clarkson says his bosses at ITV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and … [Read more...] about Should ITV axe Jeremy Clarkson after Meghan column? Take our poll and have your say

Manchester Museum asks for help to bring back Tenontosaurus SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester Museum is soon to publicly unveil the results of a makeover some 19 years in the making — to April, a dinosaur on display in their revamped historic fossils gallery. April is a Tenontosaurus — a member of a genus of medium- to large-sized, plant-eating dinosaurs that lived during the Early Cretaceous, some 115–108 million years ago. Tenontosaurus could grow up to 23 feet in length and a whopping 2,200lbs in weight. They were distinguished by their exceptionally long, broad tails and backs covered in bony tendons, from which their genus name is derived. Related articles Footprints found on beach show a … [Read more...] about Meet the dinosaur given a painstaking makeover 19 years in the making

Phil's Errands - Groundhog Day (7-8) Movie CLIP (1993) HD SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hollywood star Bill Murray was at the top of his game in 1993 when he played infamous weatherman Phil Connors in the film Groundhog Day - named after the holiday on today's date, February 2. On an assignment to cover the national Groundhog Day holiday, and its mascot Punxsutawney Phil, the pundit became trapped in a perpetual time loop. He was cursed to relive the same day continuously. While the character almost drove himself mad on screen, Murray himself also hated every minute of the film shoot. The director himself, Harold Ramis, later spoke up about how “irrationally mean” Murray was during filming. Related articles … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day star Bill Murray ‘hated’ time loop movie and cut ties with director

February 02, 2023 - 09:59 GMT The Princess of Wales turned heads at the University of Leeds wearing a Victoria Beckham dress and £45 waist-cinching belt from Vanzetti - shop her look The Princess of Wales ' style file has had a major upgrade this week. On Tuesday, the royal power dressed to perfection in a tailored Alexander McQueen jacket , later slipping out of her coat and unveiling a silhouette-skimming bodycon dress from designer fashion label Victoria Beckham. Princess Kate, 41, delighted royal fans in the cotton-blend midi dress, which featured elegant long sleeves, a flattering mock neckline and a regal midi length. The royal accessorised with bespoke knee-high boots from Gianvito Rossi, an emerald handbag from Manu Atelier and chic gold 'squiggle' earrings from London-based jewellers Shyla - but did you spot her waist-cinching belt? WATCH: Kate Middleton's best outfits over the past ten years Loading the … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton’s £45 hack for a royally snatched waist

Last modified on Feb 02, 2023 14:10 GMT Mrs Hinch looked stunning on Lorraine Kelly's show Lorraine in a Karen Millen maxi dress which she teamed with a cute hair bow and a belt. All the details here. Sophie Hichliffe , aka Mrs Hinch , paid Lorraine Kelly a visit on Thursday morning to talk about her new book, Welcome to Hinch Farm . The 31-year-old cleanfluencer got dressed up for the occasion and looked stunning in a Karen Millen maxi dress which she teamed with a cute hair bow and a belt, both from Amazon. In fact, we wrote about her Amazon fashion buys last week . MORE: Everything you need to know about Mrs Hinch Mrs Hinch shared this photo with her 4.6 million Instagram followers Mrs Hinch's dress is definitely going to fly off the virtual rails, and we've noticed it has already sold out in some sizes. If you want to copy her look, you might want to act fast. The silk cotton marble … [Read more...] about Mrs Hinch wows on Lorraine in glamorous plunging floral maxi dress