Walgreens Boots Alliance, the US pharmacy chain, is being taken private by Sycamore Partners in a deal worth $10 billion. The move marks the end of the company’s nearly century-long association with public markets. The company was founded by Charles R. Walgreen Sr. in 1901, starting with a single drugstore in Chicago. It has since … Read more
Samsung is continuing its trend of offering generous trade-in deals and discounts to customers in the UK. The company has recently launched a promotion where buyers of the Galaxy S25 Ultra will receive a free tablet, the Galaxy Tab A9, worth £219 ($276.56), on top of their purchase. To take advantage of this offer, shoppers … Read more
A deadly measles outbreak in Texas has prompted Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, to urge parents to consider vaccinating their children against the disease. In an opinion piece published on Fox News Digital, Kennedy wrote that parents should consult with physicians about the MMR vaccine, which also covers mumps and rubella. … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set to announce several executive actions related to cryptocurrency on Friday, March 7, at the White House Digital Assets Summit. The planned announcements include using confiscated crypto in criminal cases to establish a national stockpile, creating a reserve for bitcoin, and changing tax treatment. Industry leaders from over two dozen … Read more
The Oakland Athletics have reportedly agreed to a massive 7-year deal with outfielder Lawrence Butler, worth $66.5 million. The contract includes a club option for an eighth season and buys out one year of Butler’s free agency. Butler’s impressive performance in the second half of last season sparked a fire that carried over into the … Read more
A newly discovered super-Earth, HD 20794 d, orbits a star within its habitable zone, making it an attractive subject for future research. The planet’s unusual elliptical orbit poses significant challenges to its potential for life, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study how planetary conditions fluctuate. Twenty years of observations using advanced telescopes have led … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being an “imperialist” who is trying to “rewrite history” after comparing his proposal for extending France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies to Napoleon Bonaparte’s failed invasion of Russia in 1812. Macron’s comments came during a speech in Brussels, where he said France was a … Read more
The US FBI has warned about a surge in AI-driven crimes, with criminals exploiting generative artificial intelligence to commit fraud on a larger scale. These scams can be convincing, making it essential for individuals to be aware of the warning signs and take necessary precautions. Generative AI tools are available online, enabling attackers to create … Read more
The GTA 5 Native Trainer mod is a popular addition to the game, offering various options to enhance gameplay and make story mode more enjoyable. Although it was released years ago, the mod has been updated regularly. To use the mod, players must note that mods in GTA Online can result in account suspensions or … Read more
The struggle for women’s rights in Afghanistan is often perceived as a conference hall debate, with educated women speaking out against oppression at international meetings and signing reports on human rights organizations’ websites. However, this narrative overlooks the silent back alleys where rural women toil daily under harsh conditions. Rural Afghan women are caught in … Read more