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Built as a separate app for some countries including Asia, Africa, and Latin America, Bazaar lists most items under $10 and uses standard Amazon login and checkout. Availability starts on Android and iOS across 14 markets and extends Amazon Haul’s low-pricing to other regions. Shipments target 2 weeks or less, free returns within 15 days, and 6 UI languages. The launch ramps competition with Temu/Shein/TikTok Shop and other local 10 minute delivery apps in Asia. (Amazon)

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Rather than an upfront grant, the plan lets Elon Musk earn shares over 10 years if Tesla hits a series of aggressive milestones; no salary is included. The measure passed with over 75% approval, per the company. Several targets echo long-stated goals and will determine how much stock Musk ultimately receives. The shareholder vote follows courtroom and governance drama around prior pay. Markets will track milestone progress rather than nominal headline value. (Business Insider)

India’s Rapido just secured new backing from Accel while existing investor Prosus boosted its ownership. The move comes after TVS Motor sold its entire stake, roughly tripling its investment in three years. Rapido, which started with bike taxis, now operates auto-rickshaws, cars, and delivery services including testing food delivery as its next bet. The fresh support follows Swiggy’s exit in September, which helped push Rapido’s valuation to around $2.3 billion. (TechCrunch)

The nonpartisan agency confirmed that the US Congressional Budget Office suffered a breach and is investigating, with cause not yet known. A prominent security researcher suggested an outdated Cisco firewall may have been exploited, though the CBO has not verified that claim. The incident follows a string of U.S. institution intrusions this year. While systems were contained, the office has begun enhanced monitoring and controls. Core work for Congress continues as the probe proceeds. (Reuters)

Late-day headlines about shutdown progress helped the S&P 500 and Dow barely show gains, while the Nasdaq slipped as investors weighed AI-driven valuations. Expedia jumped on strong guidance; Microchip Technology fell on a weak outlook. There was also a data blackout from the shutdown complicating Fed reads. The week closed with attention on tech earnings and macro risk signals more than any single catalyst. (Reuters)

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