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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Target's CEO on Combating Retail Crime: Progress and Plans

Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swip

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Why Are Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy So Expensive in the U. S. ?

Imagine a world where drugs cost differently based on where you live. That's what happened at a recent Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. Novo Nordisk's CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, was asked some tough questions about the high prices of two important medications: Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy

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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

The Shrimp Promotion That Sank a Restaurant Empire

Imagine a restaurant promotion so popular that it drives customers to stuff themselves with shrimp for hours on end, causing chaos in the kitchen and making tables scarce. This is the story of Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat shrimp fiasco, which cost the business millions and led to numerous closures.

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Unraveling: Teacher Turmoil, Tech Shutdown, and Sports Struggles

The past week in Chicago was nothing short of chaotic. On Monday, the city's gunshot detection system called ShotSpotter went offline, leaving residents concerned about their safety. The City Council is even considering legal action against Mayor Brandon Johnson unless he finds a suitable replacemen

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Oct 02 2024BUSINESS

Nike's New Chapter: What to Expect from Upcoming Earnings Report

Get ready for Nike’s quarterly earnings report – it’s going to be a big one! The world's largest sneaker company is facing some challenges, like a possible drop in sales and profits. But they’re also starting a new chapter with their new CEO, Elliott Hill. Hill has been with Nike for 32 years and kn

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Sep 29 2024BUSINESS

New Leadership Takes the Helm at WeightWatchers

WeightWatchers is undergoing a significant change in its leadership structure. Sima Sistani, the company's CEO for over two years, has stepped down, paving the way for Tara Comonte to take over as interim CEO. Comonte, a board member and former Shake Shack executive, has been tasked with improving t

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Sep 29 2024BUSINESS

Change of Leadership at Steward Health Care

Ralph de la Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care, has announced his departure from the company. This move comes after Steward filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May. De la Torre was previously the CEO of Caritas Christi Health Care and a cardiac surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical C

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Sep 28 2024BUSINESS

A New Path for Weight Loss

Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers, unexpectedly stepped down from her position after a two-year tenure. During her time at the company, Sistani took a bold step by embracing weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. She believed that incorporating these medications would help the company stay

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Sep 27 2024BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines' Leadership Under Fire

The recent announcement by Southwest Airlines to revamp its business plan has sparked controversy, with activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management criticizing the airline's leadership. The fund, led by billionaire Paul Singer, has been pushing for a management shakeup, citing the airline's sa

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

The CEO's Contemptible Conduct: A Fresh Examination of Power and Accountability

The recent Senate committee vote to hold the CEO of a failed hospital chain in civil and criminal contempt drew widespread attention. The events unfolded amidst the backdrop of a healthcare crisis, where the company's collapse led to dire conditions in its hospitals, resulting in the deaths of at le

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