šŸ—žļøAmazon now delivers groceries

...plus NY AG sues Zelle's parent company and GE Appliances announces $3 billion investment

August 13, 2025

August 13th, 2025

What happened today šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø,

Amazon rolls out same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 cities

By the end of 2025, Amazon plans to offer its new grocery delivery service to over 2,300 cities across the U.S.

qz.com/amazon-offers-same-day-perishables-delivery-1000-cities

  • Amazon has launched a same-day delivery service for perishable goods such as groceries and household essentials in over 1,000 U.S. cities, with plans to expand to more than 2,300 smaller towns and other cities by the end of 2025

  • President Trump met virtually with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders to align strategies ahead of his Friday summit with Russian President Putin, the call today focused on securing a ceasefire and guaranteeing Ukraineā€™s role in peace talksā€¦Trump later warned that Russia would face ā€œsevere consequencesā€ if Putin did not agree to a ceasefire after the summit Friday

  • A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can continue freezing billions in foreign aid while legal challenges proceed, reversing a lower court order to release the fundsā€¦read more here

  • New York AG, Letitia James, has sued Zelleā€™s parent company, Early Warning Services, accusing it of enabling over $1 billion in consumer fraud by failing to implement security and safety featuresā€¦the lawsuit seeks stronger anti-fraud measures and restitution for victims

  • The U.S. government is secretly placing tracking devices in certain shipments of advanced AI chips to detect and prevent illegal transfers to China and other restricted destinationsā€¦read more here 

  • The Treasury Department has confirmed that the U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $37 trillion

  • Apple is developing a lifelike robot version of Siri, set for a 2027 launch as part of a broader AI-driven smart home expansion

  • GE Appliances has announced plans to invest over $3 billion in the U.S. over the next five years to modernize 11 U.S. manufacturing plants, expand product lines, and create about 1,000 new jobs

  • DOW up 1.04% / S&P up .32%

Bonus: A Gallup poll on Americansā€™ view of Israelā€™s military action in Gaza

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