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The drugstore industry is struggling. Here’s what could be in its future.
Nearly a third of the U.S. retail pharmacies that were open from 2010 to 2020 had shuttered by 2021, study finds.MarketWatch - 2d -
America is breaking its own maritime law — and China knows it
We have a legal obligation under the Merchant Marine Act to maintain sufficient maritime capacity for national defense and commerce.The Hill - 2d -
Jim Cramer: The White House should change its messaging
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday lamented the negative sentiment surrounding the economy, which he thinks the White House is currently projecting.CNBC - 1d -
This American winemaker doesn’t like Trump’s tariffs — but its stock is climbing
Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau said uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs is making consumers spend less and has destabilized the U.S. wine industry.MarketWatch - 1d -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - 1d -
Big 12 is getting roasted for its 'assault to the eyes' basketball court
Emblazoned with hundreds of stylized Big 12 logos, the court has become the butt of jokes for college basketball fans.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Will Clemson beat Louisville in ACC Tournament? ESPN makes its prediction
Chase Hunter carried Clemson past SMU in the ACC Tournament. Up next for the Tigers is a date with Louisville. Here's ESPN game odds.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Spotify removes an Andrew Tate podcast from its platform
Audio streaming platform Spotify said it has removed a podcast from influencer Andrew Tate for violating the company's policies.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech
A vote by regents put the university among roughly 140 colleges that have adopted similar policies since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.The New York Times - 1d -
The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home
Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.The New York Times - 1d -
They Can Still Make Art and Music After Fleeing the L.A. Fires
Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence
One of the three media witnesses to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina on Friday describes what he saw.The New York Times - 6d -
Mark Kelly fires back at Musk over 'traitor' accusation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) hit back at tech billionaire Elon Musk after he called Kelly a "traitor" for visiting Ukraine and demanding the United States stand with Ukrainians in their ongoing war ...The Hill - 5d -
Rubio Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Reaching His Own With Musk
After blowing up at Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to bolster his position. He is seeing Saudi and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia and allied diplomats in Canada.The New York Times - 4d -
Four charged in death of boy killed in hyperbaric chamber fire in Michigan facility
Three people were charged with second-degree murder and a fourth person was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Thomas Cooper, 5.NBC News - 4d -
Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire
Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.MarketWatch - 4d -
Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update
A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.The New York Times - 4d -
2,000 Striking N.Y. Prison Officers Fired and Barred From Public Jobs
Gov. Kathy Hochul made good on a threat to punish those who failed to meet a Monday deadline for returning to their posts after a three-week work stoppage.The New York Times - 3d -
Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires
Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.CBS News - 3d -
Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid
Leaders worked hard to get President Volodymyr Zelensky back in the good graces of President Trump, no matter how humiliating, and to shift the onus to Russia.The New York Times - 2d -
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Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.The New York Times - 2d -
Severe weather bringing mudslide threat, forcing evacuations in fire-scarred California
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate and officials say millions are at risk as a massive storm slams parts of California already reeling from January's devastating wildfires. CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
Fernandes hat-trick fires Man Utd into Europa League quarters
Bruno Fernandes led Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals with a hat-trick to beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday and 5-2 on aggregate.Amorim said after Fernandes' ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.The New York Times - 1d -
Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing
The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.The New York Times - 1d -
WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.ABC News - 1d -
Plane passengers detail "surreal, exhausting" experience after fire, arriving in Dallas
One passenger said takeoff was fine, but once the plane was in the air, an engine was making a loud noise.CBS News - 1d -
American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing
Twelve people taken to hospital with minor injuries after flight forced to divert about 30 minutes after takeoff. An American Airlines flight heading from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth was ...The Guardian - 1d -
Postponed by January fires, comedy-industry vets open the Upstairs club downtown
The newly opened downtown club hopes to bring diversity, discovery and big laughs to L.A. night life with major talents such as Craig Robinson, Rene Vaca and more.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Schumer Under Fire as Pelosi and Other Democrats Criticize Shutdown Retreat
Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party ...The New York Times - 1d -
Pep Guardiola fires back at Capello’s jibe about making football boring
‘It’s not the first time he’s said that’ Capello said Guardiola ruined Italian football Pep Guardiola has responded sarcastically to Fabio Capello’s claim that he is arrogant, has “ruined ...The Guardian - 22h -
Vance acknowledges Elon Musk has made 'mistakes' with mass firings
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Friday that Elon Musk has made “mistakes” in a wide-ranging interview with NBC News.NBC News - 21h -
UNLV fires head coach Kevin Kruger after 4 seasons
The Runnin' Rebels have not made the NCAA tournament since 2013Yahoo Sports - 36m -
'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze
The funding freeze has sparked panic among thousands of scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support ...The Hill - 4d -
Cowboys lose DeMarcus Lawrence: Four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher departs Dallas after 11 NFL seasons
Lawrence is headed to SeattleCBS Sports - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department
Democrats dismayed after some help Republicans avert government shutdown; Trump vents about prosecutions while taking DoJ victory lap – key US politics stories from Friday at a glance. The US ...The Guardian - 18h -
More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues
Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.The New York Times - 4d -
Watch: Charred cargo ship and oil tanker seen from above
The two ships collided in the North Sea on Monday and the cargo ship is still on fire.BBC News - 4d -
NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service
The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency driveFinancial Times - 4d
