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Target Introduces Stricter Rules to Tackle Retail Theft, Lowers Threshold for Employee Intervention

Target Introduces Stricter Rules to Tackle Retail Theft, Lowers Threshold for Employee Intervention

Target has adjusted its theft prevention strategy by lowering the threshold for when employees can intervene to stop shoplifters, aiming to enhance safety and minimize financial losses attributed to retail theft.


Taco Bell Offers $7 'Luxe Cravings Box,' Cashing in on Value Meal Demand — What's Included?

As more and more people look for affordable lunch alternatives, Taco Bell has joined the trend with their new $7 Luxe Cravings Box.

Volkswagen Recalls 271,000 Atlas SUVs Due to Faulty Airbag

Volkswagen is recalling over 271,000 Atlas SUVs as the front passenger airbag may not deploy properly.

Uber, Lyft Agree to Increase Gig Drivers’ Pay as Part of Lawsuit Settlement With Massachusetts

Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts to pay gig drivers minimum wage and other incentives. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) After years of litigation, Uber and Lyft finally reached a settlement with Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27.


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Above-Average Temperatures In Texas Put Strain On Power Grid
High temperatures in Texas are expected to drive high electricity demand this summer, with the state's grid operator forecasting record-breaking usage in June and July.
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The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its journalistic content, raising concerns about its impact on independent newsrooms.
US Drugmakers, Medical Device Companies Urged by FDA to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.
Holoconnects Equips Texas Hospital With Hologram Tech for Innovative Doctor-Patient Visits — a First in US?
Holoconnects, a hologram tech firm headquartered in the Netherlands, provided Crescent Regional Hospital in Texas with a state-of-the-art 3D technology called "Holobox."
‘Cryptoqueen’ Wanted: US Raises Reward for OneCoin Scam Mastermind to $5 Million
The US State Department has raised the reward for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, known as the "Cryptoqueen," to $5 million.
Texas Man Kills 2 Gas Station Clerks Over Lottery Tickets, Cash for New Apartment
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas. A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas to allegedly steal cash and lottery tickets to get a new apartment.
Pharmacy Staff At CVS And Walgreens Organize Three Day Walkout At Some Locations
Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
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Cheap Chinese electric vehicles potentially entering the US market via Mexico have sparked profitability concerns among US automakers and policymakers.
Hollywood Workers Union Secures Wage Hike, AI Protections in New Three-Year Deal With Top Studios
The Hollywood film and television crew union has reached a tentative three-year agreement with top studios.
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Busan’s Saha District in South Korea is launching a pilot program to address its low birth rates. The program will offer financial incentives of up to 500,000 won ($360) for dating and 20 million won ($14,400) upon marriage.