Texas Supreme Court hears gender-affirming care arguments: The Texas Supreme Court will decide whether to temporarily halt the state’s ban on gender-affirming ...
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Amazon founder #JeffBezos has reportedly invested $42 million to construct a clock that would last for 10,000 years.
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Oil and gas companies hope carbon capture will preserve profits: Exxon, Chevron and other oil and gas companies say carbon capture will fight climate change ...
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Trump’s Latest Accounting Gambit Just Failed: Donald Trump tried to delay turning over accounting documents by using a little-known firm in Texas ...
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US reports lackluster retail sales as tariffs start to dampen demand: U.S. retail sales growth slowed sharply in April as the boost from households front-loading ...
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Key FactsTariffs Drive Price Increases: Walmart Confirms Reality
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Tariffs are resulting in price increases, confirmed by Walmart.
- Walmart's CEO, Doug McMillon, stated that the high tariffs cannot be absorbed, leading to price hikes.
- While consumers currently benefit from stockpiled inventory, higher costs will soon appear on shelves.
- Economists warn of potential economic challenges triggered by trade policies.
Given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins.— Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, on an earnings call.
Retail Sales Rose 0.1% in April: Consumer spending was up slightly in April, with the pace of growth easing as tariffs weighed on purchases.Retail sales rose 0 ...
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Wholesale prices fell off a cliff in April amid trade war: Wholesale prices took their largest month-to-month dive in April since the height of the coronavirus ...
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Former CEO Issues Warning Over Walmart Raising Prices: If a company with as much retail power as Walmart is hiking prices, everyone else will do the same ...
newsweek.com/former-ceo-issues-warning-walmart-raising-prices-2073103
Hard data suggests tariff-driven inflation and recession fears may be overblown: None of the typical indicators show the trade war causing consumer spending to ...
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Walmart Plans to Raise Prices Because of Tariffs: Retailer has weathered the trade war but says the full impact of tariffs on consumers has yet to come
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Starbucks workers strike over new dress code: Some Starbucks workers are striking over dress code changes that were implemented under CEO Brian Niccol ...
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Reaction to declining sales: Hellweg is likely to close seven more branches: The do-it-yourself trend during the coronavirus pandemic had brought booming ...
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Gangs dominate meth market as social media transforms drug sales: A new national drug found gangs are tightening their hold on meth in some regions while social ...
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Key FactsM&S Reports Data Breach from Cyber Attack
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Marks and Spencer (M&S) announced that some personal customer data was stolen during a cyber attack that has disrupted its online operations for over three weeks.
- The retailer halted online orders on April 25 and reported a 15% drop in share price, attributed to a ransomware attack.
- M&S confirmed that no payment information or passwords were compromised and continues working to restore normal operations.
- Analysts estimate the financial impact to be at least £30 million, with cyber insurance likely covering most of the losses.
"Importantly, the data does not include usable payment or card details, which we do not hold on our systems, and it does not include any account passwords."— M&S said in its statement.
Inside Target’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year: Target has been battered this year, but its woes go back longer than you think ...
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Inside a warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles, next to a strip club, James Kim, the CEO and cofounder of the California-based cannabis brand Stiiizy opens the ... Show more
Inside Stiiizy, The World’s Best-Selling Weed Brand
Inside Stiiizy, The World’s Best-Selling Weed Brand
Costco set to open 3 new locations by July: Here's where: Costco will open three new locations across three countries by July. See where they will be.
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Trump says Comey : Trump told Fox News that the next steps are up to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Key FactsControversy Surrounds Comey's Cryptic Instagram Post
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- President Trump accused former FBI Director James Comey of calling for the assassination of the president in a social media post.
- The '8647' theme is interpreted as a silent protest against Trump and is under investigation by the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Comey deleted the post and stated that the political message was not intended as a call for violence.
- Trump insisted that Comey, despite his competence, understood the implications of the numbers and labeled him a 'dirty cop.'
"Just James Comey causally calling for my dad to be murdered."— Donald Trump Jr. regarding Comey's Instagram post that was interpreted as a threat.
How a $27 document at Harvard turned out to be a priceless Magna Carta: A $27.50 document bought in 1946 and stored at Harvard Law School has been identified as ...
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Key FactsTariffs Drive Price Increases: Walmart Confirms Reality
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Tariffs are resulting in price increases, confirmed by Walmart.
- Walmart's CEO, Doug McMillon, stated that the high tariffs cannot be absorbed, leading to price hikes.
- While consumers currently benefit from stockpiled inventory, higher costs will soon appear on shelves.
- Economists warn of potential economic challenges triggered by trade policies.
Given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins.— Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, on an earnings call.
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Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million : Hudson’s Bay’s is getting a second life with a new owner — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd ...
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder says US-funded 'slaughter' of Gaza not 'American way': One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream said that he could not call ...
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Key FactsBen Cohen Arrested During Senate Hearing Protest
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested during a Senate hearing in Washington D.C. while protesting Congress's funding of Israel's military.
- The protesters disrupted the session as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted the President's budget proposal.
- Cohen urged lawmakers to provide more food to Gaza, where a famine is imminent.
- He faced charges for obstruction and disturbance, alongside other participants who were also arrested.
"I said that Congress is paying to bomb poor kids in Gaza and paying for it by kicking poor kids off Medicaid in the U.S."— Ben Cohen, as he protested during a Senate hearing.
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Social media users couldn't contain their excitement for Cristopher Diwata—the man behind the viral "What hafen vella" ... Show more
Fans delighted after man behind 'What hafen vella' trend appears in advertisements
Fans delighted after man behind 'What hafen vella' trend appears in advertisements
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Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion: Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit ...
cbsnews.com/news/dicks-sporting-goods-foot-locker-stock-tariffs/
Key FactsDick's Sporting to Acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Dick's Sporting Goods has announced its acquisition of Foot Locker for $2.4 billion, offering $24 per share, an 86% premium over the last closing price.
- This acquisition strengthens Dick's foothold in the international sneaker market and may enhance its negotiating power with key vendors like Nike and Adidas.
- Analysts have expressed concerns about the strategic wisdom of the deal, noting that Foot Locker has lost market share and foot traffic to its stores has declined.
- The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025 and will be financed through a combination of cash on hand and new debt.
"A big part of Foot Locker being under pressure was the relationship they had with Nike."— Ed Stack, Chairman of Dick's Sporting Goods, on a call with analysts.
Bruce Springsteen rails against ‘corrupt, incompetent and treasonous’ Trump administration
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Key FactsBruce Springsteen Labels Trump Unfit During UK Concert
21m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump at a concert in Manchester, calling him 'unfit' for office and labeling the administration as corrupt and incompetent.
- He urged the audience to rise against authoritarianism, emphasizing that the people are the last check on power.
- Springsteen condemned recent policies of the Trump administration for neglecting the world's poorest children and rolling back civil rights legislation.
- His remarks coincide with similar criticisms from Robert De Niro, who called for resistance against Trump at the Cannes Film Festival.
The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed, are the people — you and me.— Bruce Springsteen during a concert in Manchester, where he spoke about the importance of the people in a democracy.
Chipotle president Jack Hartung joins Tesla’s board ahead of Tesla Diner launch: Veteran Chipotle executive Jack Hartung was appointed a member of Tesla’s board ...
techcrunch.com/2025/05/16/chipotle-president-jack-hartung-joins-teslas-board-ahead-of-tesla-diner-launch/
Why tech billionaires’ plans for space colonies and AI gods are delusional: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are business leaders, not scientists, and frequently get in ...
fastcompany.com/91333743/tech-billionaires-musk-bezos-space-colonies-ai-gods-delusional
The EPA is rolling back Biden-era clean water rules: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that it's making some big changes to the first ...
engadget.com/science/the-epa-is-rolling-back-biden-era-clean-water-rules-130029921.html
Key FactsEPA Eases Regulations on Drinking Water Standards
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: engadget.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: engadget.com
- The EPA is making changes to the drinking water standards established by the Biden administration.
- New regulations will only limit the chemicals PFOA and PFOS.
- The limits for PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA have been rescinded, despite their health risks.
- The compliance deadline for new standards will be extended from 2029 to 2031 to allow utilities more time to adjust.
"This extension will support water systems across the country, including small systems in rural communities, as they work to address these contaminants."— EPA Administrator Zeldin on the extension of the compliance deadline for regulations.
Chinese bubble tea chain Auntea Jenny surged nearly 70% in its Hong Kong debut, raising over $35 million and minting new billionaires ... Show more
Belgium reverses nuclear phase-out: All reactors in Belgium were supposed to be shut down this year. But now the Belgian parliament has decided to reverse course ...
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Key FactsBelgium Halts Nuclear Exit and Plans New Reactors
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
- The Belgian Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to extend the operation of existing nuclear power plants.
- The government also plans to construct new reactors, extending the lifespan of two nuclear plants until 2035.
- The nuclear phase-out, originally set in 2003, is being postponed by ten years amid concerns over energy security and geopolitical factors.
- The safety of Belgian reactors, which has sparked ongoing debate in Germany, remains a contentious issue.
Walmart helped keep America's prices low for decades. Now it's leading them higher
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Key FactsPolice Seek Teenagers in Kitten Abuse Case
23h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- On May 3, the Metropolitan Police received a report regarding the dismemberment of two kittens in Ruislip.
- An urgent investigation was initiated, but no arrests have been made so far.
- CCTV footage of the teenagers has been released to solicit public assistance in identifying them.
- The suspects include a boy with short dark hair and a girl with long red hair, both seen near the incident.
"This is an incredibly distressing incident which I know has caused concern in the local community."— Police Sergeant Babs Rock commented on the incident that has affected the community.
VIDEO: President/CE Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote during the state dinner in honour of U.S. President Donald Trump by the Amir of Qatar ... Show more
Shein to set up huge Vietnam warehouse in U.S. tariff hedge, Reuters reports: Shein is leasing a huge warehouse in Vietnam in a move that could reduce its ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/16/shein-to-set-up-huge-vietnam-warehouse-in-us-tariff-hedge-reuters-reports.html
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra - | Unreal Engine 5 Showcase with Date: Developer Skydance Games announced on X that the Marvel game Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra is ...
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Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible' Sets China Bow: In a win for Paramount, 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' has landed a May 30 release date ...
variety.com/2025/film/news/tom-cruise-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-china-release-1236400152/
This ‘Superwood’ is stronger than steel. It’s coming to a building near you: A company called Inventwood is starting to mass-produce a new wood that is light ...
fastcompany.com/91334748/superwood-stronger-than-steel-its-coming-to-building-near-you
BUA, Dangote to ‘freeze’ Cement prices for retailers supporting ‘renewed hope agenda’ projects
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Fiverr's CEO tells BI he'll only hire candidates who use AI: Simply being open to AI isn't enough for Fiverr's CEO — if you're not already using it ...
businessinsider.com/fiverr-ceo-artificial-intelligence-job-market-hiring-skills-ai-2025-5
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen arrested after Senate Gaza protest: Ben Cohen and six others were arrested during the protest in the US Senate ...
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Rite Aid to sell 1,000 pharmacy assets to CVS, Walgreens and others: Bankrupt U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid on Thursday said it agreed to sell pharmacy assets ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cvs-bids-rite-aid-stores-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-05-15/
Walmart Will Raise Prices in the Next Few Weeks Because of Tariffs: The world’s largest retailer confirms it will increase prices by the end of the month ...
uk.pcmag.com/shopping/158028/walmart-will-raise-prices-in-the-next-few-weeks-because-of-tariffs
How Tinubu’s policy eased importation of rice, maize, wheat into Nigeria— BUA CEO
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At SA's top farm fair, Afrikaners are divided over Trump: South Africa protested after 49 white Afrikaners flew out of Johannesburg Monday ...
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UnitedHealth: One of America’s biggest companies is imploding: The crisis engulfing UnitedHealth hit a crescendo.
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Key FactsMajor Changes at UnitedHealth Group
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Andrew Witty stepped down as CEO of UnitedHealth Group for personal reasons.
- Stephen Hemsley, the executive chairman, will immediately take over leadership of the company.
- The financial forecast for this year was scrapped due to higher-than-expected medical costs, leading to a stock drop of over 17 percent.
- UnitedHealth Group faces challenges, including an antitrust lawsuit and a recent cyberattack on its payment systems.
We know the health system does not work as well as it should, and we understand people’s frustrations with it.— Andrew Witty, former CEO of UnitedHealth Group, in a New York Times Opinion piece shortly after Mr. Thompson’s killing.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum Is Bringing Real and Fake Pokémon Fossils to the U.S. Next Year - IGN
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The Darker Design Behind Trump’s $400 Million Plane: Through Qatar’s gift of a luxury jet, Trump has escalated American soft corruption to a garish new extreme.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/05/qatar-trump-air-force-one-corruption/682816/
Key FactsRepublican Concerns Over Trump's Qatar Plane Proposal
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Republican lawmakers express concerns about Trump's willingness to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar as the new Air Force One, raising ethical and legal issues.
- Senators like Josh Hawley argue that accepting such a gift from a foreign nation is inappropriate and advocate for an American-built aircraft.
- While some party members support the idea, others caution that the proposal poses security risks and legal challenges.
- Democrats are planning a resolution against the gift, citing constitutional violations and questioning the costs associated with retrofitting the aircraft.
"I prefer a big, beautiful plane built in the United States, made in America, bought in America."— Senator Josh Hawley expressed his concerns over Qatar's offer to finance the new Air Force One.
Moment Ben & Jerry's co-founder interrupts RFK speech: The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, was part of a protest in the US Senate.
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Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Magudumana's bid to have her arrest declared unlawful
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A Shocking Typo On Trump Watch Ticks Off 'Disappointed' Customers: "We expected that it would have the integrity of the President of the United States ...
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Did Costco butter change?? 🙅🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️ The results of my very scientific test may surprise you.
I’m weighing in on the hot debate and testing out a new batch ... Show more
Exclusive: Musk took leased cars back so Tesla could use them as "robotaxis." Instead, Tesla sold them
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Key FactsMusk Lifts Purchase Ban on Leased Vehicles
22h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Tesla has reversed a unique policy that prohibited U.S. leasing customers from purchasing their vehicles at lease-end.
- The decision came in response to declining demand for used Teslas and the need to enhance vehicle values through software upgrades.
- While the original policy aimed at Tesla's robotaxi plans was legally sound, it disappointed many former lessees.
- The drop in used Tesla prices and the end of the purchase ban are intended to prevent the company from incurring losses from unsold vehicles.
"Lies about not being able to buy out my lease."— Joe Mendenhall wrote this on X after learning that Tesla sold the car once he returned it instead of using it for the robotaxi fleet.
Walmart can discount tariffs only so much: Walmart wheeled its trolley cart right into President Donald Trump’s ankles. The largest U.S ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/walmart-can-discount-tariffs-only-so-much-2025-05-15/
Jumbo jets, megadeals and flattery: Trump’s Gulf tour: US president’s visit has been a four-day jamboree of opulent ceremonies and petrodollar-fuelled investment ...
ft.com/content/b27013eb-b076-450b-9dfd-e77822f31d3b
Vietnam approves Trump Organization’s $1.5 billion golf, real estate project: Vietnam has approved a $1.5 billion proposal by the Trump Organization and its ...
ctvnews.ca/business/article/vietnam-approves-trump-organizations-15-billion-golf-real-estate-project/
Protesters interrupted Kennedy's opening remarks to senators just minutes after the afternoon hearing kicked off.
RFK Jr. clashes with lawmakers over vaccines and HHS mass layoffs: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appearing before two separate congressional committees ...
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Key FactsKennedy Jr. on Vaccines: No Medical Advice Offered
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that Americans should not take medical advice from him.
- When asked if he would vaccinate a child for measles, he indicated he probably would but emphasized that his opinions are irrelevant.
- Kennedy has previously questioned vaccine effectiveness and propagated debunked claims linking vaccines to autism.
- He confirmed that all his children are vaccinated but expressed reluctance to provide medical advice.
I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me.— Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a House committee hearing when asked about giving medical advice.
Scarlett Johansson calls out Oscars for snubbing ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for Best Picture
thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/scarlett-johansson-oscars-snub-avengers-endgame-best-picture/article69577958.ece
Trump’s Visit Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia: Many Saudis say they are big fans of President Trump, calling him a “straight shooter” who shares their values ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/16/world/middleeast/trump-saudi-arabia-voices.html
UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon Web Services boss: The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cewd5014wpno
US EPA to rule on backlog of small refinery biofuel exemption requests, Zeldin says
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-epa-sends-biofuel-blending-volume-proposal-white-house-review-2025-05-15/
Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures: U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp and several European companies are in talks with the ...
reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-european-firms-lobby-keep-stakes-venezuela-oil-joint-ventures-2025-05-15/
Ben and Jerry’s cofounder removed from Senate in Gaza protest: Ben Cohen, co‑founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a longtime progressive activist ...
ctvnews.ca/world/israel-hamas-war/article/ben-and-jerrys-cofounder-removed-from-senate-in-gaza-protest/
Birkenstock is raising prices to offset the hit from Trump's tariffs: Its finance chief said the company will implement a "low single-digit price increase ...
businessinsider.com/birkenstock-raising-prices-offset-hit-from-trumps-tariffs-2025-5
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Trump's Mid East visit comes as his family deepens business, crypto ties: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said it was "ridiculous" to "suggest that ...
1news.co.nz/2025/05/15/trumps-mid-east-visit-comes-as-his-family-deepens-business-crypto-ties/
In France, computer engineer Sacha Montel launched "Detrumpify Yourself" — a free, open-source app designed to help consumers identify hidden US ... Show more
Starbucks workers strike over new dress code: Some Starbucks workers are striking over dress code changes that were implemented under CEO Brian Niccol ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/starbucks-workers-strike-over-new-dress-code
UK food group Greencore seals $1.6 billion Bakkavor deal: Convenience food manufacturer Greencore said on Thursday it had agreed to the terms of a recommended ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/uk-food-group-greencore-seals-food-supplier-bakkavor-deal-2025-05-15/
UnitedHealth under criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud, WSJ reports: UnitedHealth said it had not been notified by the DOJ about the "supposed criminal ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/unitedhealth-under-criminal-probe-possible-231729983.html
Key FactsInvestigation Launched Against UnitedHealth Group for Medicare Fraud
May 15 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
- UnitedHealth Group is under investigation for possible Medicare fraud, resulting in a 7% drop in stock prices.
- The Justice Department's healthcare-fraud unit is leading the probe, focusing on practices within the Medicare Advantage sector.
- CEO Andrew Witty's recent resignation due to personal reasons has exacerbated the company's financial difficulties.
- UnitedHealth Group is also facing scrutiny for potential antitrust violations.
Chili's throws serious shade at TGI Friday's over mozzarella stick dig: A social media spat erupted between Chili's and TGI Fridays over mozzarella sticks as TGI ...
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Fraudsters target Amazon customers' accounts with phishing scams: Customers of the online shopping giant Amazon must now be especially careful ...
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