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Amazon Prime members will get $1.5 billion in payments under the settlement.

That'll look like a maximum payment of $51 automatically credited to customers who used Prime benefits during the period in which the government says Amazon broke the law.

The other billion is in civil penalties.

The Federal Trade Commission says Amazon used manipulative web design to trick millions of people into signing up for Prime, and also claims Amazon made them jump through hoops to unsubscribe.

A senior FTC official said after the testimony, Amazon's, quote, backs were against the wall.

Amazon admits no wrongdoing under the settlement, and in a statement says the settlement allows the company to move forward.

For NPR News, I'm Monica Nicholsburg in Seattle.

Mari Cosgrove has been fighting for a contract since unionizing their Seattle store in 2022.

Mari Cosgrove has been fighting for a contract since unionizing their Seattle store in 2022.

In a statement, Starbucks accused the union of making unsustainable demands. Starbucks Workers United, representing the striking employees, says the company is failing to negotiate in good faith or offer meaningful raises. Starbucks has said the strike will not have a significant impact on store operations. For NPR News, I'm Monica Nicholsburg in Seattle.

In a statement, Starbucks accused the union of making unsustainable demands. Starbucks Workers United, representing the striking employees, says the company is failing to negotiate in good faith or offer meaningful raises. Starbucks has said the strike will not have a significant impact on store operations. For NPR News, I'm Monica Nicholsburg in Seattle.