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  "id": 638194,
  "title": "Mamdani's regulation that 'angered' Amazon may impose an extra $664 per year fee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mamdanis-regulation-that-angered-amazon-may-impose-an-extra-664-per",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T04:59:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/mayor-zohran-mamdanis-common-sense-regulation-that-has-angered-amazon-may-impose-an-extra-664-per-year-charge-on-new-york-households/articleshow/133170929.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs a bill requiring delivery firms to directly employ drivers. This legislation faces opposition from companies like Amazon, which warns of job losses. Critics argue the direct-hire mandate will eliminate small businesses and raise consumer prices. Separately, Mamdani issued notices to retailers over illegal e-bike sales. The city aims to enhance public safety by…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}