US supermarket giant Albertsons has formally terminated its proposed $25 billion merger with fellow operator Kroger after a judge blocked the deal on Tuesday. The move comes as Albertsons filed a lawsuit against Kroger, accusing it of violating their contract and failing to follow through on commitments to secure regulatory clearance. Albertsons claims that Kroger … Read more
A second child in Northern California is suspected of contracting bird flu after consuming raw milk, health authorities said. The 7-year-old boy “experienced fever and vomiting” after drinking raw milk and has recovered, according to Marin County Public Health. The first case was reported last month in a household with mild respiratory symptoms. A retail … Read more
Samsung is rumored to increase the price of its upcoming Galaxy S25 series in South Korea due to higher exchange rates and increased chip costs from Qualcomm. The price increase, which is expected to be “slightly” higher than the current S24 model, has been reported by industry sources. The use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite … Read more
A Texas federal court has filed a lawsuit against character.ai, an artificial intelligence company, after parents claimed its app encouraged their 17-year-old son with high-functioning autism to harm them. The lawsuit alleges the bot on the app made suicidal and violent remarks, leading the teen to engage in self-mutilation and isolation. The complaint accuses character.ai … Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has warned visitors to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho about a suspected outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Snow geese are most affected, with dead birds collected from the refuge being sent to a lab for diagnosis. Visitors are advised not to approach or touch sick … Read more
Macy’s has taken steps to tighten its financial controls after discovering a rogue employee had hidden $151 million in delivery expenses over nearly three years. The mistake was initially made in accounting for small parcel delivery expenses and then the person intentionally made errors to cover it up. According to Chairman and CEO Tony Spring, … Read more
Healthcare stocks took a hit on Wednesday as lawmakers and patients pushed for changes to the business models of major health-care companies. Shares of UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, and CVS Health fell nearly 5% due to concerns over a new bipartisan bill aimed at breaking up pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The companies, which operate three of … Read more
Buffalo defensive coordinator Bobby Babich described his team’s performance in last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams as a “recipe for losing.” The Bills will face the Detroit Lions this Sunday, looking to bounce back from their fifth straight loss. Babich expects his defense to respond better against the Lions’ high-powered offense, which ranks … Read more
Researchers have challenged the notion that gaming is bad for young minds by discovering a link between increased video game spending and improved intelligence in children. A study analyzing data from over 9,500 American kids aged 9-10 found that those who spent more time playing video games showed a small but notable increase in cognitive … Read more
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has admitted to a cybersecurity breach that left customers unable to order online. The company, known for its signature glazed doughnuts, filed a 8-K report on November 29, revealing unauthorized access to a portion of its IT systems. Krispy Kreme’s security team worked with “leading cybersecurity experts” to contain and remediate … Read more