Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sees an opportunity to deliver ads to users during their conversations with the company’s AI-powered digital assistant, Alexa+, he said during Amazon’s second-quarter earnings call Thursday. “People are excited about the devices that they can buy from us that has Alexa+ enabled in it. People do a lot of shopping [with…

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Athletics pounce on former teammate to put away Astros

Jul 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) is safe at second base with a stolen base as Houston Astros shortstop Zack Short (38) fields a throw during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Rookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game while Luis Severino…

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Focused Brewers set to put red-hot run up against Marlins

Jul 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers won their final seven games before the All-Star break and have not cooled off upon their return, winning five…

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Brewers put 8-game winning streak on line vs. Dodgers

Jul 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) throws to first for the out against Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers started the second half like they ended the first, with a victory….

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