EDF Energy aims to extend life of UK nuclear plants
The French state-owned firm’s plans are subject to approvals by regulators in the UK.
The French state-owned firm’s plans are subject to approvals by regulators in the UK.
When ESPN placed a big bet on a new star, Pat McAfee, to bring in young audiences with an edgy brand of sports-talk programming, the network knew the appointment carried risks. In recent days, they have been apparent. McAfee, an F-bomb-throwing former NFL punter whose show made its debut on ESPN in September, has been…
Employees at hundreds of companies also raised money for the Black Lives Matter Foundation. Some 200 companies, including Apple, Google, and Nordstrom, raised $4 million for the Black Lives Matter Foundation between May 31 and June 5 using Benevity, a popular corporate fundraising platform. Benevity founder Bryan de Lottinville told BuzzFeed News that over the…
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $360 million to insurance company Humana to settle a lawsuit alleging the retail-pharmacy chain overcharged for prescription-drug reimbursements. Walgreens disclosed the settlement in a securities filing last week. The company said it had asked a federal court to vacate a previous award in Humana’s favor for $642 million….
Building a successful e-commerce business involves a combination of strategic planning, effective execution, and adaptability to the evolving online marketplace. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you establish and grow a thriving e-commerce venture: 1. Market Research and Niche Selection: Identify Target Audience: Understand your target audience’s preferences, behavior, and pain points. Conduct thorough market…
Last week, JLM Couture sued the designer for breach of contract, among other things, in a New York federal court. The company’s main gripe is over the @misshayleypaige account, which JLM asserts it owns and has the right to operate as it sees fit. It also filed a temporary restraining order banning Gutman from using…
If you’re making a list of big news stories of 2023, here’s one you might want to check twice: The surge in “organized retail crime,” or gang shoplifting. I’ve written before about the news media’s fixation on this phenomenon despite the unreliability of retailers’ claims about it, and especially when compared with the much more…