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A San Francisco-based telehealth company allegedly prescribed controlled substances to people who did not need them, leading to the arrest of two top-ranking executives.  Fraudulent Adderall Prescriptions The leading executives of online telehealth company Done Global Inc. were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of fraudulently prescribing addictive prescription stimulants for profit, according to federal prosecutors.  … Read more

Tesla rival Rivian has just revealed a billion-dollar partnership that could change up the EV market for good. VW’s Massive Investment in Rivian Volkswagen (VW) has just announced a huge $5 billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian. The deal has already sent Rivian’s stock soaring by over 50%, and is a much-needed lifeline … Read more

A new audit examined how New York City is spending on its migrant services. The findings were grim – millions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on unused hotel rooms and unnecessary services. Wasteful Spending in NYC New York City Comptroller Brad Lander recently conducted an audit that revealed that the city has been wasting … Read more

Hot on the heels of a $1 billion pledge to John Hopkins University earlier this year, Bloomberg Philanthropies has committed another enormous donation, this time to America’s foremost Black medical schools. $600 Million Donation Bloomberg Philanthropies, a philanthropic organization founded by businessman Michael Bloomberg, has announced its plan to donate a considerable $600 million donation … Read more

Maui is struggling to respond to a chronic housing shortage on the island. Several factors now weigh on the county’s recovery efforts in the wake of last year’s deadly wildfire. One Year Later It’s been an incredibly tough year for Maui residents, as they continue to grapple with the consequences of the devastating wildfire that … Read more

The world’s biggest carbonated beverage provider is appealing a federal court ruling forcing them to pay billions in back taxes to the IRS. Coca-Cola vs the IRS Coca-Cola Co. has announced its intentions to repay $6 billion in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, even as it attempts to appeal a federal tax court … Read more

In the wake of a global computer outage, Delta Air Lines has threatened litigation against software company Crowdstrike. Now, Crowdstrike is hitting back.  Crowdstrike Denies Delta Claims Cybersecurity software company Crowdstrike, whose software caused a massive global computer outage last month, has denied responsibility for the numerous flight cancellations that plagued Delta Air Lines following … Read more

Water scarcity is no longer a distant concern but a pressing issue that is reshaping economies around the world. Here are 20 ways scarce water resources are influencing economic changes globally. 1. Agricultural Shifts Water scarcity is forcing farmers to switch to less water-intensive crops. In California, almond and rice farmers are moving towards more … Read more

Electronics can sometimes be a double-edged sword. In this case, a power bank that is supposed to charge devices safely has been overheating and “sparking” danger, pun intended!  Affordable Power Banks on Sale The deal on power banks sold at Costco has seen sales skyrocket since these units only sold at $40 each. Customers bought … Read more

Nine months after a vote to legalize recreational cannabis use in Ohio, dispensaries across the state are preparing to open their doors to enthusiastic customers.  First Certified Dispensaries Ohio is set to issue its first-ever operating certificates for recreational marijuana dispensaries this week after state residents voted in force to legalize the drug last November.  … Read more