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Amazon’s Targeting 4,000 More Towns for Faster Prime Delivery This Year

The goal is to bring same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 communities as Amazon builds out its Prime delivery network.

With Prime Day 2025 almost upon us, Amazon is touting its plans to expand its delivery network to reach small towns, especially in rural areas.

The goal is to bring same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 communities by the end of 2025, Amazon said Monday. It called out destinations including Lewes, Delaware; Asbury Iowa and North Padre Island, Texas.

This year’s Prime Day will be taking place July 8 to 11, and it’s the first time the shopping event will last longer than two days.

The online shopping giant earlier said that by the end of 2026 it plans to have tripled its delivery network with a multibillion-dollar expansion that will result in Amazon reaching more than 13,000 ZIP codes, speeding up delivery times for millions of people.

«This investment will also grow our rural delivery network’s footprint to over 200 delivery stations, and we estimate it will create over 100,000 new jobs and driving opportunities through a wide range of full-time, part-time and flexible positions in our buildings and on the roads,» Udit Madan, senior vice president of worldwide operations at Amazon, said in a statement.

James Bricknell, senior editor and e-commerce expert at CNET, said the expansion is a smart move for Amazon. «If they can cut out the other carriers, they can control the prices businesses pay to them, making it cheaper for Amazon in the long run,» he said.

Making deliveries cheaper would be an important factor for Amazon, given this comes at a moment when President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is looming and expected to increase prices on products across Amazon. Earlier this week, the tech giant said it had no plans to roll out a feature that notes cost increases on its website.

The company’s expansion news comes after Amazon announced its next Prime Day Sale for this July. Bricknell added that he’s curious to see how much pushback the company could get from rural towns. «Small towns don’t often like large warehouses blotting the landscape so Amazon might have a fight there,» he said.

The expansion to rural communities is expected to help support small businesses in these areas. Small businesses can send deliveries through the Amazon Hub Delivery program so business owners can deliver their products to customers.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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