Walgreens slashes quarterly dividend, stock falls over 11%
Walgreens stock took a hit as the drugstore chain announced a significant cut to its quarterly dividend. The company’s shares fell more than 11% after reporting fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations but also revealed a drastic…
Biocrusts Protect Great Wall of China
A new study has revealed that the Great Wall of China is protected by a ‘living skin’ consisting of tiny, rootless plants and microorganisms known as biocrusts. This natural defense mechanism has been found to enhance the stability and resistance…
Beijing’s Efforts to Boost Public Confidence in Economy
Beijing has been making efforts to boost public confidence in the economy and counter negativity. The president’s chief of staff, Cai Qi, has urged propaganda officials to emphasize China’s bright economic prospects as part of this initiative. During an annual…
St. Bernard Soap Company Faces Imminent Closure and Layoffs
CINCINNATI — The St. Bernard Soap Company is facing another round of layoffs, with the announcement of the plant’s imminent closure less than a month after it laid off around half of its employees in December. The vice president of…
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly Expected to Lead Global New Drug Sales in 2024
According to a recent report from Evaluate, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are expected to lead in global new drug sales in 2024. The booming demand for blood sugar-modulating diabetes and obesity drugs has propelled these two companies to dominate…
Contingency, repeatability, and predictability in the evolution of a prokaryotic pangenome
Contingency, repeatability, and predictability in the evolution of a prokaryotic pangenome By Alan Beavan, Maria Rosa Domingo-Sananes, and James O. McInerney The evolution of prokaryotic pangenomes continues to intrigue scientists as they uncover the remarkable variability within these species. A…
Gas Prices in Iowa Fall by 2.3 Cents for New Year
The average price of gas in Iowa has fallen by 2.3 cents for the New Year, according to Iowa’s News Now. Gasoline prices in the state have dropped by 1.4 cents per gallon over the last week, with the average…
Nationwide Recall of Dual Basket Air Fryers Due to Potential Burn Hazard
One of the most beloved kitchen appliances, the air fryer, is facing a nationwide recall. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of two models of dual basket air fryers manufactured by Empower Brands due to…
Intel collaborates with DigitalBridge to establish new generative AI company, Articul8 AI
Intel has joined forces with DigitalBridge to establish a new generative AI company for enterprises, named Articul8 AI. The company, formed with Intel’s IP and technology, will be led by Arun Subramaniyan, the former Vice President and General Manager at…
Justin Hotard Appointed as Intel’s New Executive Vice President and General Manager of Data Center and AI Group
Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of Justin Hotard as the new executive vice president and general manager of its Data Center and AI Group (DCAI), effective Feb. 1, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in driving transformation and…