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Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to restart deployments of its beleaguered Oracle Cerner electronic health record system at additional medical facilities in fiscal year 2025, but lawmakers said the results of the agency’s most recent rollout does not justify efforts to resume the project. VA announced in...

VA’s planned restart of its electronic health record system rollouts draws lawmaker concern

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A data breach of personal and medical information has made cybercrime victims of 12.9 million people. The huge data breach has impacted customers of the Australian healthcare provider MediSecure. The information exposed is connected to prescriptions distributed by the company’s systems from March 2019 to November 2023. The Australian...

Cyberattack Exposes Health Records of 12.9 Million People

PYMNTS

The artificial intelligence landscape is experiencing a dramatic transformation as tech giants and startups compete for dominance in AI-powered search, robotics and edge computing while regulators rush to adapt. From Microsoft and Google’s battle for search supremacy to the emergence of AI delivery bots and unicorn startups, the AI boom is reshaping industries and attracting billions in investment, even as U.S., EU and U.K. regulators unite to address potential antitrust issues in this rapidly evolving field.

This Week in AI: AI Surge Ignites Global Tech Race and Regulatory Response

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Executives at global appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Inc. remain mum on whether the company would consider an acquisition bid from German industrial conglomerate Robert Bosch Gmbh. In a call with brokerage analysts this morning to discuss second quarter earnings, Whirlpool Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer declined when asked to discuss a...

Bosch appears to drop bid to acquire Whirlpool — for now

North Carolina State

Town Talks

As much as we want our pets to live forever, there will come a day when we have to say goodbye. Holding a memorial service for your pet and laying them to rest can be a great way to begin the healing process.

Can you bury a pet at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Thirty-nine healthcare providers, along with the National Community Pharmacists Association, have filed a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group – plus subsidiaries Optum and Change Healthcare – over the Change Healthcare cyberattack that occurred this year, with plaintiffs claiming they still have not recovered financially from the attack.

39 healthcare providers sue UnitedHealth Group over Change cyberattack

(TNS) — The worldwide Microsoft computer outage hit the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles during its busiest season, forcing it to shutter all 115 of its driver’s license offices Friday morning and cancel the morning’s appointments. Altogether, 1,894 customers with appointments were affected, according to the DMV....

Hundreds at N.C. DMVs Stalled in Friday’s CrowdStrike Outage

Twilio has underperformed the broader market this past year, but it has started gaining momentum. Its integration of AI could help it win more business, and the stock remains cheaply valued. This cloud computing company could witness an improvement in growth thanks to the rising adoption of AI. The proliferation...

1 Incredibly Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Skyrockets

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Austin, TX

The Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing program, known as NGMM, aims to unlock accessible prototyping for the chips of tomorrow with a new agreement to establish the first-ever national center for advancing U.S.-based microelectronics manufacturing. DARPA will work with the University of Texas at Austin and its existing Texas Institute for Electronics...

DARPA Establishing National Center for Advancing U.S.-Based Microelectronics Manufacturing

Georgia State

UPI News

By prioritizing and standardizing impact measures and clearly communicating them with funders, Americans can reduce homelessness and build stronger, more resilient communities.

Service providers for homeless should measure success by long-term impact

Tennessee State

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Wyoming State

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

CVS Caremark is pledging to deliver transparency and lower drug costs. CVS Caremark laid out its renewed pledge to American businesses, unions and health plans—building on what the company said it is doing to deliver greater transparency, lower drug costs and better clinical care. "The way we have done...

CVS Caremark defines future of pharmacy benefit management

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State’s health care leaders focus on lowering drug prices, improving health outcomes

Elevating care and improving health outcomes for Michiganders topped off the packed agenda at the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) 2024 Annual Conference. A few...

State’s health care leaders focus on lowering drug prices, improving health outcomes

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