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IMDb, an Amazon company (NASDAQ:AMZN), has presented its first-ever "Fan Favorite Filmmaker" Award to James Gunn, recognizing his significant impact on entertainment and audience engagement. The award is based on IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rankings, which track page views from IMDb's global audience.

According to IMDbPro data, Gunn's upcoming film Superman, slated for release on July 11, 2025, is currently the most anticipated movie of 2025. As co-CEO and Chairman of DC Studios, Gunn continues to shape the future of DC entertainment with upcoming projects including Supergirl and Lanterns.

IMDb, an Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) company, has released its list of Top-Rated TV Shows of 2025 based on user ratings. The Korean drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' secured the #1 position and ranks #74 on IMDb's all-time Top 250 TV Shows chart. 'The Pitt' claimed the second spot among 2025 shows and reached #42 on the all-time list.

The rankings, determined by IMDb's 10-point rating system, feature diverse content including Korean dramas, animated series, and acclaimed shows like Invincible, Andor, and Severance. The list represents shows with season premieres from January through June 16, 2025, requiring a minimum of 20,000 user ratings for consideration.

The National Safety Council (NSC) has issued a warning about potential traffic fatalities during the 2025 Independence Day holiday period. The organization estimates that 437 people may die in preventable traffic crashes from July 3-6, 2025.

According to the NSC, Independence Day is one of the most dangerous periods on U.S. roadways, with 38% of fatalities involving alcohol-impaired drivers - one of the highest percentages among major holidays. The council has provided several safety recommendations, including designating sober drivers, using alternative transportation, and practicing responsible hosting.

The National Safety Council (NSC) announced a strategic leadership restructuring effective July 1, 2025. In this realignment, Nick Smith will transition from Chief Operating Officer to the newly created role of President, while Lorraine Martin will continue as CEO.

Under the new structure, Smith will oversee program development and organizational effectiveness, while Martin will focus on policy advancement and stakeholder engagement. The restructuring aims to enhance the organization's ability to address emerging safety challenges, particularly in workplace and roadway safety initiatives.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced that Mathnasium Tutoring, North America's leading math-only supplemental education franchise, has chosen Amazon Business as its primary business purchasing platform. With over 1,000 centers across the U.S., Mathnasium will utilize Amazon Business's B2B store for essential supplies like educational materials and rewards for students.

Amazon Business, which generated $35 billion in annualized gross sales in 2023, serves over eight million customers worldwide, including 96 of the Fortune 100 companies. The platform offers Mathnasium access to competitive pricing, vast product selection, and streamlined purchasing processes through features like multi-user accounts, custom approval workflows, and consolidated invoicing.

The partnership leverages Amazon Business's AI-powered analytics tools and global logistics network to optimize Mathnasium's procurement processes, allowing the education franchise to focus more resources on student learning while maintaining efficient supply chain management.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced its largest-ever Prime Day event, extending to 4 full days from July 8, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. PDT. The event will feature millions of deals across more than 35 categories, offering discounts up to 50% on select products from major brands.

Key offerings include up to 50% off select Amazon Devices, premium brand discounts on Dyson and YETI, and significant savings on back-to-school items. The event introduces "Today's Big Deals" featuring daily themed deal drops, with fresh deals appearing as frequently as every 5 minutes during select periods.

Notable deals include up to 40% off select Samsung Chromebooks, up to 50% off select Levi's apparel, and up to 45% off select Dyson products. Prime for Young Adults members can earn up to 10% cash back during the event. The company is also emphasizing support for small businesses, with more than 60% of sales in Amazon's store coming from independent sellers.

Ring, an Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) company, released findings from a national survey of over 2,000 Americans regarding vacation-related anxieties. The study revealed that 70% of Americans experience stress about their home situation while traveling, with 49% concerned about home security and pet care, and 43% worried about family needs.

The survey highlighted that 78% of respondents say these concerns affect their ability to relax, with 42% reporting actual home-related incidents during vacations. To address these concerns, 58% rely on friends or family to check their property, while 40% use smart home devices. Notably, 75% of respondents indicated that virtual home monitoring would help them relax more during vacations.

The National Safety Council (NSC) has awarded $300,000 in grants through its MSD Solutions Lab, which was established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The initiative aims to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury in America.

The grants are divided between the Research to Solutions (R2S) program supporting academic research with up to $50,000 per project, and the MSD Solutions Pilot Grant program providing $20,000 to each recipient for workplace safety innovations. The total investment in MSD prevention has reached $850,000 over three years.

The MSD Pledge initiative has grown to include nearly 250 organizations representing 3 million employees worldwide. Grant recipients will present their findings at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) announced an expansion of their 10-year partnership. Veeva is utilizing AWS's cloud infrastructure for over 50 Veeva Vault applications and specialized data offerings, including Veeva Vault CRM Suite, Veeva Compass, and Veeva CRM Pulse.

The collaboration deepens with Veeva's integration of Amazon Connect into Vault CRM Service Center for enhanced customer service operations. Additionally, AWS has joined Veeva's AI Partner program to support their artificial intelligence strategy and enable mutual customer success.