Makes Closing Argument

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Last Kmart store closes down

Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.

Why major retailers are closing stores

Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 case rejects 'strained' argument about his false 2020 election claims

WASHINGTON — A judge overseeing the federal election interference case against Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected the former president's claim that he was actually concerned about foreign influence ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer

There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores

Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says

Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.

NCAA closes loophole on Ducks' 12-man penalty

The NCAA is closing the loophole used by Oregon to shave time off the game clock at the end of Saturday's win over Ohio State, when the Ducks intentionally used 12 players on defense.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Can AI help Africa close the development gap?

Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divide

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Harris leans on 'McCain Republicans' to close the deal in Arizona

Kamala Harris is aiming to defeat Donald Trump in battleground Arizona in the 2024 election by leaning on the John McCain Republicans who backed Joe Biden.

American Airlines jet and small plane in close call

An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...

Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying

The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.

Tech - The New York Times - October 21

Primary schools close as strikes target Swinney's constituency

Unison members, which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over council pay.

Last full-size Kmart in continental U.S. closes

On Sunday, the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States closed. The retail chain first opened in 1899 and officially changed its name to Kmart Corporation in the 1970s. By the ...

Trump’s closing message: From cows to genitalia

Donald Trump has been making increasingly bizarre statements, such as calling Kamala Harris "retarded" and "a s--- vice president," and has been making false claims about climate change and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Harris, Trump locked in close Nevada race: Poll

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race in the key battleground state of Nevada, according to the latest survey from AARP. Trump leads Harris by 1 point, 47 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters

Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Democrats lean into abortion with closing pitch to voters

Democrats are stepping up their warnings over abortion and reproductive rights in the home stretch of the election, hoping that an issue that has been a galvanizing one for the party can pull them ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

The M5 in Somerset has reopened after an earlier lorry fire closed all lanes.

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

Trump at MSG: A Closing Carnival of Grievances and Racism

The inflammatory rally was a capstone for an increasingly aggrieved campaign for Donald Trump, whose rhetoric has grown darker and more menacing.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

Plus, why you should never cross a crow.

Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

In closing message at Ellipse in D.C., Harris calls Trump "unstable"

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech Tuesday evening to thousands of supporters at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., the same park where former President Donald Trump spoke ahead of the ...

The making of Thomas Tuchel

BBC Sport charts the career of new England coach Thomas Tuchel and the philosophy he tries to bring to his players and teams.

Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds

Scientific critics are skeptical, but venture funders steered $1.5 million to a California company creating high-altitude particle clouds to slow global warming. Call it a moonshot for the Earth.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Who makes the WXV team of the tournament?

England were crowned WXV1 champions for the second successive year - how many of their side make Opta's WXV team of the tournament?

Ngannou and Cyborg make heavy impact

PFL Battle of the Giants winners make their powerful presence felt in ESPN's rankings.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Frasers Won't Make Bid for Mulberry

The U.K. online fashion retailer has ended a near monthlong battle to take control of the British luxury brand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Big Tech makes amends with Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech reaches out to Trump ahead of Election Day The leaders of major technology companies are making ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

Latest in Makes Closing Argument

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

Last Kmart store closes down

Why major retailers are closing stores

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 case rejects 'strained' argument about his false 2020 election claims

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer

Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

NCAA closes loophole on Ducks' 12-man penalty

Can AI help Africa close the development gap?

Harris leans on 'McCain Republicans' to close the deal in Arizona

American Airlines jet and small plane in close call

Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying

Primary schools close as strikes target Swinney's constituency

Last full-size Kmart in continental U.S. closes

Trump’s closing message: From cows to genitalia

Harris, Trump locked in close Nevada race: Poll

Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters

Democrats lean into abortion with closing pitch to voters

Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

Trump at MSG: A Closing Carnival of Grievances and Racism

PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

In closing message at Ellipse in D.C., Harris calls Trump "unstable"

The making of Thomas Tuchel

Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds

Who makes the WXV team of the tournament?

Ngannou and Cyborg make heavy impact

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

Frasers Won't Make Bid for Mulberry

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Big Tech makes amends with Trump

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