Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts Thursday morning that "changes are imminent" for about 25% of the company's stores, which he said were underperforming. The drugstore chain...
Trump Eyes Bigger Trade War in Second Term
WASHINGTON — In March 2018, a day after announcing sweeping tariffs on metals imported from U.S. allies and adversaries alike, President Donald Trump took to social media to share one of his central economic philosophies: “Trade wars are good, and easy to win.” As president, Trump presided over the biggest...
Historic NBA Draft for France, Which Joins US as Only Country With 3 Players Among Top 10 Picks
The NBA may have to rethink the timing of its annual draft. Not the month, but a tweak to the hour the picks start coming off the board. Paris is six hours ahead of New York, so French basketball fans eager to see history had to stay up into the...
Supreme Court Blocks Enforcement of EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Rule on Downwind Pollution
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country, under a Supreme Court decision Thursday. The EPA's "good neighbor" rule is intended to restrict smokestack emissions from power...
The Supreme Court Rejects a Nationwide Opioid Settlement with OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic....
Ohtani Contemplating the Home Run Derby Amid Dodgers’ Record RBI Streak
CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani is rolling along for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the moment. When it comes to the Home Run Derby, well, stay tuned. Ohtani hit a leadoff drive against the Chicago White Sox for the second straight night on Wednesday, extending his RBI streak to a franchise-record...
Conforto, Villar Go Back-to-Back, Matos Hits Tiebreaking Blast as Giants Beat Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Conforto and David Villar hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Luis Matos hit a tiebreaking solo shot in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Wednesday night. Seiya Suzuki homered for Chicago, which lost its fourth in a...
Stone Hurls Shutout and Ohtani Hits Another HR as Dodgers Beat White Sox
CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani hit another leadoff homer and Gavin Stone pitched a four-hitter, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive win. Ohtani drove a full-count cut fastball from Erick Fedde deep to right-center for his NL-leading 25th homer....
How Troops Convicted Under Gay Sex Ban Can Seek Biden’s Pardon—Will Benefits Follow?
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that troops who were convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex would receive full pardons — a move that could restore their discharges from military service to an honorable status and pave the way for benefits. Potentially thousands of veterans are...
Corruption Law Allows Gifts to State and Local Officials, Supreme Court Rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court limited the sweep of a federal law Wednesday aimed at public corruption, ruling that it did not apply to gifts and payments meant to reward actions taken by state and local officials. Vote Split on Ideological Lines The 6-3 ruling, which split along ideological lines,...