. The closures will occur throughout 2021 and have not yet been announced. The closures are part of Albertsons Cos. plans to purchase more than 2,000 Rite Aid stores.
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The chaotic, convoluted path House Republicans took to elect a speaker leads back to square one
After a tumultuous several weeks of voting that saw a host of House Republicans vying for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives, the situation has settled back to the status quo. Prior to the voting, House Speaker John Boehner had announced his plans to resign from his position effective October 30, 2015, […]
Jordan’s implosion in House speaker bid lays bare GOP civil war
The collapse of Rep. Jordan’s bid to become the next Speaker of the House laid bare an intense civil war within the Republican Party. Jordan, a prominent conservative with ties to the far-right Freedom Caucus, had been seen as a favorite to lead the House in the next Congress amid Republican infighting. However, his failed […]
As a ground incursion looms, the big question remains: What is Israel’s plan for Gaza?
Israel’s plan for Gaza is to bring stability to the region and protect its citizens from rocket attacks originating from Gaza while preventing Hamas from building its military capabilities. To accomplish this, Israel has increased security measures along the border, imposed a blockade on Gaza, carried out aerial and ground attacks against Hamas targets, and […]
In rare move, Ford executive chair calls on UAW to make a deal and end ‘acrimonious’ talks
Ford executive chairman Bill Ford is calling on the United Auto Workers union to make a deal and end the “acrimonious” contract negotiations that have dragged on for nearly two months. In an open letter to the union released Wednesday, Ford, who is also the great-grandson of the company’s founder, argued that if the union […]
Coca-Cola quietly deletes language supporting BLM after Ted Cruz calls out pro-Hamas post
Coca-Cola recently deleted language on its website and social media accounts which declared its support for the Black Lives Matter movement after the company faced criticism from Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Cruz tweeted on July 11th asking the beverage giant for clarification on its support for the movement following an alleged post from one of […]
House speaker race starts again for Republicans after ousting Jordan
Republican lawmakers in Ohio’s House of Representatives are starting the search for a new speaker of the House after ousted longtime leader Larry Householder was removed from office following federal corruption charges. Rep. Bob Cupp, a Republican from Lima, Ohio, is expected to be named the new speaker of the House when lawmakers vote on […]
Protests across Mideast as US’ Arab allies warn against pushing Palestinians out
Protests against the US’ potential move to shift its policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have spread across the Middle East and North Africa. Protests have been reported in parts of Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sultan, Qatar, and Kuwait with thousands of people taking to the streets to express their anger and opposition to […]
Rite Aid bankruptcy means pharmacies will keep dwindling
, experts say Rite Aid’s announced bankruptcy filing may slow, but not stop, the disappearance of pharmacies across the country. In recent years, both major chain and independent drugstores have been shuttering as retailers respond to changing consumer demands. Analysts say market forces and economics, not the specific bankruptcy filing, will determine whether more stores […]
Gaza hospital blast: Here’s what we know
On May 29, 2021, a large explosion took place near al-Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, injuring at least 30 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. According to the Palestinian media, the incident apparently unfolded after two fuel tanks in a car exploded near a hospital in the Gaza Strip. The explosion occurred […]