Amazon electric delivery vans made by Rivian hit the road 

Amazon electric delivery vans hit the road: The tech giant is rolling out the first wave of a planned 100,000 Rivian electric vehicles across the U.S. as it seeks to meet the goals of The Climate Pledge and reduce its carbon footprint. “Fighting the effects of climate change requires constant innovation and action,” CEO Andy Jassy said. Read more.

‘We think health care is high on the list of experiences that need reinvention.’ That’s the underlying motivation for what would be the third-largest acquisition in Amazon’s history, its $3.9 billion deal for primary care provider One Medical, as explained by Neil Lindsay, the executive in charge of the tech giant’s health initiatives. Here’s our full rundown on the deal. 

Latest layoff news:

•  Rad Power Bikes cuts 10% of workforce: The e-bike maker is laying off 63 people due to the global economic outlook and increased operating costs. 

• Interest rate hikes hurt real estate startup: Seattle-based Flyhomes laid off about 20% of its staff, or about 200 workers, according to one employee. 

• RealSelf lays off 11 employees: The cosmetic treatment review platform made cuts in its marketing and brands organization.

A go-to media channel for climate news: Two online media vets have launched The Cool Down out of Bend, Ore., as a platform for learning more about climate change. Read more.

‘Minecraft’ maker blocks NFT integration: The Microsoft-owned studio Mojang announced it was prohibiting the implementation and exchange of non-fungible tokens within the game. Read more.

Seahawks eye cashierless tech at stadium: The team announced a number of upgrades coming to Lumen Field in Seattle, including the option to add what looks like Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” retail technology to a new food market.