Walgreens results top estimates as drugstore chain works to slash costs
Walgreens maintained its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance, but did not include a sales outlook in its release.
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‘Telford model’ is more effective for child abuse inquiries, says former chair
Tom Crowther KC says public inquiries seen as ‘Rolls-Royce solution’ but local review in Shropshire led to real progress Public inquiries are seen as the “Rolls-Royce solution” to tackling the grooming gangs scandal but local reviews are more effective, the former chair of the Telford child sexual exploitation (CSE) inquiry has said. Tom Crowther KC…
South Africa police find 26 naked Ethiopians held by suspected traffickers
Three people arrested after group escapes Johannesburg house by breaking a window and burglar bar South African police have rescued 26 Ethiopians from a suspected human trafficking ring in Johannesburg after the group broke a window and burglar bar to escape from a house where they were being held naked. Three people were arrested on…
Friday’s jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here’s what to expect
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report a gain of 155,000 jobs, a step down from the surprising 227,000 increase in November.
Weather tracker: powerful Santa Ana winds fuel California wildfires
Gusty conditions have enabled fires to take hold and spread at great speed. Plus, a cold snap grips South Korea LA wildfires: what we know so far LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news The rapid spread of one of the most destructive wildfires in the history of Los Angeles is believed to have…
US rightwing fans misinformation fires as firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes
A similar campaign of rumors and lies was seen after the North Caroline hurricane, with DEI being a primary target As Los Angeles firefighters battle ongoing blazes, prominent rightwing figures are spreading bigoted criticism of the response and lies about who’s to blame, including that the fire is raging because of diversity within the fire…
Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canada
Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollars The United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his threat to impose steep tariffs on its northern neighbour, the leader of Canada’s most populous province has warned. After a tumultuous week that left Canadian…
Auto giants are struggling to find palatable solutions in the race to avoid hefty emissions fines
The prospect of steep fines for failing to comply with the EU’s emissions standards has sparked a heated debate within the car industry.
Tesla launches refreshed Model Y in China to fend off domestic rivals
The Model Y, which Tesla announced in China, will start at 263,500 Chinese yuan ($35,935), with deliveries set to begin in March.
Anger after fire evacuation alert sent in error to millions in LA
As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.