Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter and gave Wall Street some positive vibes on the drugstore chain’s plan to revive its struggling business. Company shares soared Friday after leaders told analysts they have made progress improving one of the biggest concerns facing the industry, shrinking prescription reimbursement, and said their U.S. store-closing plan was…… MORE
Supreme Court To Weigh Reinstating Obamacare Care Requirements Struck Down By Lower Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider some reinstating preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court. The case came before the high court after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with employers who argued they can’t be forced to provide…… MORE
Latest NFL Season Highlights Financial Risks For Sports Betting Companies When So Many Favorites Win
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a tough football season for sports books. FanDuel and its key rival DraftKings have both showed investors that the house can indeed lose, or at least lose more than anticipated, when so many favorites win. FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment, and DraftKings have both warned investors about more payouts…… MORE
Ohio State beats Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a clinching TD as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night to advance to a shot for their sixth national title. Led by Judkins…… MORE
Wildfires Rage on in California
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — Firefighters are hoping for a break Friday from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge. On Thursday afternoon, the Kenneth Fire started in the San Fernando Valley. It moved into neighboring…… MORE