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Walgreens tops Wall Street’s expectations as drugstore chain continues turnaround plan

Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter, but the drugstore chain lost $265 million as it closed U.S. stores and continued work to revive its business. Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. also runs nearly 3,700 international stores, with locations in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland. In the fiscal first quarter, Walgreens recorded adjusted earnings per share of 51 cents. …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities

The Diplomat

In December, China conducted a series of large-scale military activities near Taiwan and in the Western Pacific, drawing significant attention from regional and international actors. On December 13, China’s Ministry of National Defense provided commentary on the large-scale military activities for the first time, with its spokesperson stating, “The PLA will decide whether and when to conduct military exercises in …

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1 day, 17 hours ago

Telangana has potential to be part of global semiconductor supply chain

The Hindu

With global semi-conductor supply chain complex interconnected at many levels, Telangana must leverage its unique strengths to integrate seamlessly into it, well-known author and professor at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, Chris Miller said. Mr. Miller’s latest book “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” is a New York Times bestseller and a winner of the Financial …

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2 days, 8 hours ago

A zombie mall store king is born: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner

CNN

New York CNN — JCPenney is merging with a company that owns a number of other once-bankrupt clothing stores, including Forever 21 and Brooks Brothers, to form a new company that will hold significant sway over the future of America’s malls. The 123-year-old department store chain anchors the new company — a joint venture with Sparc Group, which also owns …

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2 days, 8 hours ago

Blokker employees find new jobs amid retail downturn

NL Times

The majority of employees from the bankrupt retail chain Blokker have likely already found new jobs, according to figures from the Dutch benefits agency UWV. Despite this, the UWV’s unemployment registry includes only about 150 individuals who have been actively seeking jobs in household goods and gift retail for some time without success. “Employees from stores like Blokker can often …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

Number of crime cases dropped significantly in Ramanathapuram district in 2024

The Hindu

A combination of policing actitivies has helped in reduction of crime cases, including murders, chain-snatchings and thefts in Ramanathapuram district in 2024. Ramanathapuram Superintendent of Police G. Chandeesh said that the number of murder cases reported in the district in 2024 had come down to 31 from 37 registered in the previous year. Mr. Chandeesh attributed the reduction in crime …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

I'm A Secret Real-Life 'Babygirl.' These Are The Erotic Experiences Nobody Suspects I Crave.

Huff Post

The author during "corner time." If you’re particularly observant, maybe you would notice the slim silver chain I wear around my neck, the two interlocking circles nestled in my collarbone. To you, it might seem like a subtly elegant piece of jewelry, but to me, it is the symbol of my submission, the collar that signifies I belong to “Daddy.” …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Execution hiccups curb order flow excitement for defence stocks

Live Mint

The Cabinet Committee of Security’s latest approval for orders worth ₹21,100 crore is seen as a shot in the arm for defence companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd and Larson and Toubro Ltd. A pickup in defence approvals and orders, which were in the slow lane for much of FY25, improves the medium-term revenue visibility of defence …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Significant increase in mortgage applications in 2024, many from younger home buyers

NL Times

The mortgage market grew significantly in the Netherlands last year after the dip it experienced in 2023, statistics provided by the mortgage sector show. Mortgage advisor chain De Hypotheker noticed that young home buyers have been applying for a mortgage more often lately. “First-time buyers have profited from the declining mortgage interest rates combined with the wage increase in the …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

IIT Delhi unveils certificate programmes in finance, supply chain, and tech

India Today

In response to the growing demand for specialised skills across key sectors, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has unveiled three new certificate programs under its Continuing Education Programme in collaboration with TeamLease Edtech. The programmes, including the Chief Financial Officer Programme, the Executive Management Programme in Supply Chain and Operations Analytics, and the Executive Programme in Semiconductor Manufacturing and …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Concerns over bird flu in US: Is it safe to eat eggs? Here's what experts say

India Today

With bird flu cases on the rise across the US, including a recent fatality in Louisiana, questions about egg safety have emerged among the people. Anna Wald, MD, a specialist at the University of Washington, said that “properly cooked eggs are safe to eat,” but warned that raw milk could pose a risk, particularly after recent avian flu deaths linked …

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3 days, 16 hours ago

Onion stockholding centres planned to plug supply chain risks

Live Mint

New Delhi: With onion shortages becoming a perennial headache, the government is working on a plan to create stockholding centres across different parts of the country to reduce its dependency on a single centre – Nashik in Maharashtra – for buffers, two people involved in the process said. By establishing regional stockholding centres, the plan seeks to address supply chain …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

MRPL inks pact with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve to use cavern storage facility for crude oil

The Hindu

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited on Monday signed an agreement with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited to utilise the storage capacity from ISPRL’s caverns. Mr. Kamath said the agreement enables MRPL to enhance its crude oil storage capacity, thereby mitigating risks associated with the volatility of global crude oil markets. The partnership ensures uninterrupted access to crude oil, even during …

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3 days, 20 hours ago

OYO Results: Hotels chain operator reports ₹114.64 crore net profit in FY2024, revenue drop 15%

Live Mint

OYO Results: OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt. Ltd., a leading operator in the hotels and hospitality sector, reported a net profit of ₹114.64 crore for the financial year 2023-24, marking a turnaround from the net loss recorded in 2022-23. However, the company's operational revenue declined by 15 per cent, falling to ₹1,112.83 crore as of March 2024, compared to ₹1,312.61 …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

The case for subsidizing electric vehicles

Live Mint

Honda and Nissan recently announced plans to merge by 2026. Although a combination of private-sector innovation and support from Congress has driven the EV sector’s growth in the U.S., lawmakers are floating the possibility of ending consumer and manufacturing tax incentives for manufacturers and parts suppliers. Tate Reeves called the battery plant under construction in his state a “project of …

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4 days, 8 hours ago

This popular vegan restaurant in California introduced meat on the menu. Then all hell broke loose

India Today

Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery, a beloved plant-based eatery in California, will close due to financial struggles and backlash from offering non-vegan items. NEW: Vegan restaurant chain is closing all locations after adding meat to its menu last year Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery, formerly Sage Vegan Bistro, was a leader in plant-based casual dining across California Last year, owner …

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McDonald's says it is revising some of its diversity practices

NPR

McDonald's says it is revising some of its diversity practices toggle caption Gene J. Puskar/AP McDonald's says it is changing some of its inclusion standards, becoming the latest large company to announce it is rolling back some of its diversity practices. In its statement, the company said it will no longer set "aspirational representation goals" and instead "focus on continuing …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

McDonald’s Retires Some Diversity Goals in Latest Corporate Retreat

Live Mint

-- McDonald’s Corp. is revamping its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, becoming the latest large company to change its strategy as the once-ubiquitous goals come under pressure from conservative advocates. The company will no longer set “aspirational representation goals” and will instead continue to “embed inclusion practices” into its day-to-day business, the burger chain said in a post on …

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5 days ago

Is there any treatment for HMPV? Doctor reveals the current status, ways to manage the disease

Hindustan Times

The Indian Council of Medical Research has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday. Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, Dr Dangs Lab, said that the Human Metapneumovirus outbreak in China highlights the need for heightened surveillance and early detection mechanisms to curb its spread. This …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Media spreads misleading report on new OYO policy on unmarried couples

Op India

On 5th January, almost all major media portals reported that the hospitality chain OYO Hotels & Homes has decided to ban unmarried couples from its hotels. This caused a major stir among people as the OYO hotels are very popular among unmarried couples for its liberal policy towards unmarried couples. Screenshot Zee News also reported, “OYO changes check-in policy in …

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Oyo unmarried couples: Manager explains why hotels will not check in unmarried couples

Hindustan Times

OYO, the Indian hospitality chain, has introduced a new check-in policy for its partner hotels, starting in Meerut. OYO has granted its partner hotels the discretion to decline bookings from couples based on their judgment, in accordance with local social norms, the company explained. Additionally, residents from few other cities have petitioned for disallowing unmarried couples to check-in at OYO …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

How much does ‘luck’ influence success? Study shows early life events create long-term effects

Hindustan Times

Does luck really shape our future, or is it all about skill and effort? A recent study from Cornell University reveals that early life events, or "chance happenings," can significantly influence success, particularly in competitive environments. Study reveals that early life events significantly influence success in competitive environments. They explain that in both humans and animals, competition and chance events …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Dense fog causes 10-vehicle collision on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, 1 dead

India Today

One person died while many others were injured after at least 10 vehicles, including cars, buses and trucks, collided with each other on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Rajasthan's Alwar district on Sunday morning due to low visibility caused by heavy fog, officials said. The authorities have also issued an advisory urging drivers to avoid speeding, maintain safe distances, use fog …

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1 week ago

IIM Mumbai wins LEAPS-2024 award for excellence in logistics education

India Today

The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai has achieved a momentous milestone by securing the LEAPS-2024 Award in the Institutions: Education and Skill Development in the Logistics Sector category. As logistics becomes increasingly pivotal to India's economic progress, IIM Mumbai remains dedicated to aligning our efforts with emerging trends like digital transformation, sustainability, and capacity building to empower a future-ready workforce." …

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Walgreens tops Wall Street’s expectations as drugstore chain continues turnaround plan

PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities

Telangana has potential to be part of global semiconductor supply chain

A zombie mall store king is born: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner

Blokker employees find new jobs amid retail downturn

Number of crime cases dropped significantly in Ramanathapuram district in 2024

I'm A Secret Real-Life 'Babygirl.' These Are The Erotic Experiences Nobody Suspects I Crave.

Execution hiccups curb order flow excitement for defence stocks

Significant increase in mortgage applications in 2024, many from younger home buyers

IIT Delhi unveils certificate programmes in finance, supply chain, and tech

Concerns over bird flu in US: Is it safe to eat eggs? Here's what experts say

Onion stockholding centres planned to plug supply chain risks

MRPL inks pact with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve to use cavern storage facility for crude oil

OYO Results: Hotels chain operator reports ₹114.64 crore net profit in FY2024, revenue drop 15%

The case for subsidizing electric vehicles

This popular vegan restaurant in California introduced meat on the menu. Then all hell broke loose

McDonald's says it is revising some of its diversity practices

McDonald’s Retires Some Diversity Goals in Latest Corporate Retreat

Is there any treatment for HMPV? Doctor reveals the current status, ways to manage the disease

Media spreads misleading report on new OYO policy on unmarried couples

Oyo unmarried couples: Manager explains why hotels will not check in unmarried couples

How much does ‘luck’ influence success? Study shows early life events create long-term effects

Dense fog causes 10-vehicle collision on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, 1 dead

IIM Mumbai wins LEAPS-2024 award for excellence in logistics education