New Jersey State

Shoppers, it may be time to find a new pharmacy. Walgreens is closing up to a quarter of its 8,600 stores within the United States. Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth recently explained to the Wall Street Journal on June 27 that the closures would focus on locations that aren't profitable, too close to each other or stores struggling with theft.

A Full List of Walgreens Store Closures by State

Wisconsin State

The Mirror US

Big Lots is set to close additional stores in 2024. Is your local store on the list?

Big Lots shutdown shocker – complete list of closures revealed

Plattsburgh, NY

The US Sun

A WALMART shopper has received word from an employee that their local store would soon implement a new self-checkout policy. Many shoppers were disappointed with the news and suspected the change would take a financial hit to the retailer. A Walmart shopper from Plattsburgh, New York - around 20 miles...

Angry Walmart shoppers claim it ‘will lose a ton of business’ after customer confirms new self-checkout change in days

Cigna is planning to vigorously defend its pharmacy benefit manager from scrutiny. On an Aug. 1 call with investors, Cigna Group CEO David Cordani said the company will be more aggressive in communicating the value of its PBM to lawmakers, customers and the public. "We challenge ourselves to be much...

Cigna prepares 'aggressive' defense of PBMs

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Iowa State

Dubuque, IA

A WALMART shopper couldn’t hide her frustration as she abandoned her cart while waiting in line. The furious customer walked out after reportedly being told she had no option to use the self-checkout. Sharon Ackerman was apoplectic with rage following a trip to a store in Dubuque, Iowa –...

‘I left my cart,’ says Walmart shopper as they ditched $50 of groceries after being forced to use self-checkout

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?

The second round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments will be sent out by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today. Eligible households will receive a new Summer EBT card with $120 per child starting on July 19. Households will receive only one card with the full benefit amount for all eligible children.

Second Round of Summer EBT Payments Going Out

Scripps News

If you want to take back more control over what you spend while roaming through a store picking up items, a new type of smart shopping cart will allow you to keep track of spending as you shop.

Grocery shopping of the future? New carts help save time and money while you shop

A Costco shopper has gone viral after successfully returning a playground set from 2008, simply because his kids grew out of it. Costco is beloved by many US customers for its low prices, food courts, and helpful staff. But, another reason why Costco is so highly regarded is because it has an excellent returns policy.

Costco shopper successfully returns $1,400 playground set from 2008 because his “kids grew up”

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CANYON VILLAGE—More than a dozen concession employees at Yellowstone’s Canyon Village recalled Tuesday hearing dozens of shots when law enforcement confronted, shot and killed fellow concession worker Samson Fussner on Thursday.

Dozens of shots sparked fear, panic, Yellowstone workers recount

Boston, MA

Massachusetts State

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez approved the closure of Dallas-based Steward Health Care's two Massachusetts hospitals, Boston-based Carney Hospital and Ayer-based Nashoba Valley Medical Center, by Aug. 31 during a July 31 hearing. Mr. Lopez also granted a request from Steward to reject "Master Lease II" agreements for its Massachusetts...

Judge OKs Steward to close 2 Massachusetts hospitals

Georgia State

Florida State

WashingtonExaminer

With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]

Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week

A WINN Dixie shopper was dumbfounded over just how expensive her grocery bill came out to be, forcing her to ditch her cart. She claimed her $108 bill would be about half the price had she shopped at rival Walmart. Winn Dixie shopper Christy McTyre shared the shocking price discrepancy...

I left my entire cart at Winn Dixie after grocery bill came to $108 – I scanned everything but Walmart is $50 less

TechRadar

Amazon is reportedly intensifying pressure on workers to attend the office on mandated days after employees reportedly found new ways to circumnavigate the requirementsA report by Business Insiderclaims some Amazon workers have been signing in to their offices simply to make use of the on-site coffee machines to show themselves as present on the register.However, Amazon has now adapted to workers’ evasion tactics, and the company is believed to be tracking hours spent in the office rather than whether an employee has tapped in and tapped out.
Amazon tracking worker office hours
So-called ‘coffee badgers’ have so far been relatively successful in...

Amazon is reportedly now tracking individual hours employees spend at the office in latest worker crackdown

Missouri State

Wentzville, MO

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy received unanimous approval from the Missouri Facilities Review Committee to build a $650 million medical campus in Wentzville, Mo. Anticipated to take four years to build, the campus will include Mercy Hospital Wentzville, a 75-bed hospital and emergency department. The hospital will sit alongside other specialty service centers, including those for cardiovascular, oncology and orthopedic care, according to a July 29 new release from Mercy.

Missouri approves Mercy plans for $650M hospital

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Corbin, KY

Angelia Foster was appointed president of Baptist Health Corbin (Ky.). Ms. Foster will begin her new role Oct. 14, according to a hospital news release. She joins the hospital from Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam (Wis.), where she serves as president. She is also regional president at Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System for the southern region of Wisconsin.

Kentucky hospital names president

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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Half of ED visits happen after 5 pm: Report

Forty-nine percent of emergency department visits occurred outside of standard business hours, according to a Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare report published July 29. In 2021,...

Half of ED visits happen after 5 pm: Report

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