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Walgreens turns to robots to fill prescriptions, as pharmacists take on more responsibilities
Walgreens is using automation to fill more of customers’ prescriptions. Inside of a Dallas area facility, bright yellow robotic arms hold pill bottles up to dispensers, which release tablets like a carefully calibrated vending machine. Melissa Repko | CNBC NORTHLAKE, Texas — Bright yellow robotic arms are becoming a bigger part of Walgreens’ workforce. Inside […]
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Biden announces new funding to make homes more energy efficient
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks during a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson at the State Department in Washington, February 7, 2022. Andrew Harnik | Pool | Reuters The Biden administration on Wednesday announced […]
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Bold design and body positivity: Superstar Lizzo previews her new line of Fabletics shapewear
As a young girl, Lizzo tried intensely to, literally, fit in. The now-superstar would wear body girdles and skin-tight corsets to school, contorting the shape of her body — an experience she said was incredibly uncomfortable for a preteen. “It was a really painful, shameful experience … because I grew up in a society where […]
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Weeks after surprising shuffle, new TuSimple CEO pledges to be an ‘evangelist’ for autonomous driving
Xiaodi Hou, Co-founder & CTO, TuSimple, on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2019 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Vaughn Ridley | Sportsfile | Getty Images Xiaodi Hou co-founded autonomous-driving startup TuSimple a few years ago, but he just took over as CEO and chairman of the board March 3. Why? […]
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Stadium developer plans $3 billion sports arena and casino project in Las Vegas
Las Vegas came in first in Hotwire’s ranking of best major metropolises for quick getaways amid the pandemic. Chris Sattlberger/Getty Images Las Vegas’ sports scene is about to get more crowded. Sports executive and entrepreneur Tim Leiweke’s Oak View Group, one of the largest stadium and arena developers in the world, announced Wednesday it has […]
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Jefferies says buy RH as this year’s dip offers a ‘rare entry point’
Shares for Restoration Hardware have more than 40% upside from here, analysts say. Source
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Morgan Stanley says Robinhood could be Generation Z’s Schwab, but the stock is going nowhere for now
Analysts say the company has a firm grip over younger investors, but will need to expand its product offerings if it wants to retain its appeal. Source
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks lower after logging a multiday winning streak Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 29, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Wednesday, one day after the Dow Jones […]
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Buy Freshpet shares as demand for fresh pet food could surge, Goldman Sachs says
Analysts say growing interest in the fresh pet food category could drive customers to the brand in grocery stores. Source
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‘A ghost is driving the car’ — my peaceful and productive experience in a Waymo self-driving van
PHOENIX — “A ghost is driving the car.” That’s what my 5-year-old daughter said as I FaceTimed her recently from the backseat of a Waymo autonomous vehicle in the suburbs here. Motorists and pedestrians who passed by had a similar reaction. They pointed, stared and even gasped when they noticed there was no one in […]
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