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Amazon Aims To Operate Up To 400 Bookstores, Says General Growth Properties Inc. Ceo
Amazon is said to expand its e-commerce business into physical bookstores. It plans to open 400 bookstores after its first opening in Seattle last year. However, Amazon still refuses to comment on this issue.
Obama to include an additional $1.1 billion to fight drug abuse
President Barrack Obama seeks an additional $1.1 billion in the face of increasing death rates due to overdoses of heroin and opioids. The Obama administration has already split the amount and categorized them to focus on different aspects like increasing medical-assisted facilities, prescriptions of antidotes, plans for overdose prevention, etc. These facilities are to be rolled out to the rural areas as well.
Takata's restructuring plan unveils in May for car makers
Takata Corp, a manufacturer of airbags used in vehicles for consumer safety, will announce its restructuring plan to automakers in May. The restructuring plan is expected to include the sharing of recall costs. The defective airbags are forcing automobile majors to recall millions of cars.
Charlottesville Is The Fastest Growing Venture Capital City in the U.S.
According to PwC and NVCA report, Charlottesville has been the fastest growing startup since 2010. Between 2010-2015, venture-backed startups increased 55% annually in the place where Thomas Jefferson's house is located.