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Albertsons $4B Payout to Shareholders Amid Merger Paused
A judge in Washington state has temporarily blocked Albertsons from paying a $4 billion dividend to investors as part of the grocery retailer's proposed merger with rival Kroger.
Alcohol Death Toll is Growing, U.S. Government Reports Say
The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new government data.
In the 5 States Without Lotteries, a Case of Powerball Envy
Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot.
Inflation Puts Tighter Squeeze on Already-Pricey Kids Sports
Sticker shock in youth sports is nothing new, but the onslaught of double-digit inflation has added a costly wrinkle on the path to the ballparks, swimming pools, and dance studios.
U.S. Appeals Court: Beauty Pageant Can Bar Trans Contestants
A federal appellate court on Wednesday said a national beauty pageant has a First Amendment right to exclude a transgender woman from competing.
Authorities Seek Info in Provincetown Murder Cold Case
Authorities in Massachusetts who identified the "Lady of the Dunes," the woman whose mutilated body was found on Cape Cod in 1974, are now looking for information about a man she may have married.
Dr. Oz Campaign Stop: Venue Opposed to Marriage Equality
Dr. Oz has said he supports a federal law that would ensure marriage equality, so his campaign stop at a venue that refuses to accommodate same-sex weddings raised eyebrows.
Twitter's Blue Check: Vital Verification or Status Symbol?
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
CVS, Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10B
The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids.
Musk: People Banned from Twitter Won't be Restored for Weeks
Elon Musk said Wednesday that Twitter will not allow anyone who has been kicked off the site to return until it sets up procedures on how to do that, a process that will take at least a few weeks.
State Attorneys General Sue to Block Albertsons' $4B Payout
The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons in an effort to stop the grocery chain from paying a nearly $4 billion dividend to its shareholders.
Biden Spending $4.5 Billion to Help Lower Home Heating Costs
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is making $4.5 billion available through a low-income home energy assistance program to help with heating costs heading into a brutal winter.
Powerball Prize up to $1.5 Billion, 3rd-largest Ever in U.S.
The prize has grown even larger to $1.5 billion ahead of the next drawing Saturday night. That is the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
Meditation: Pros And Cons You Should Know
With so many people raving about the benefits of meditation, it is natural to feel skeptical. Here are some pros and cons of meditation that will help you make an informed decision.
Australian Inquiry Probes 40 Years of Gay Hate Killings
A government inquiry began hearing evidence on Wednesday of unsolved deaths resulting from gay hate crimes over four decades in Australia's most populous state where police were notoriously indifferent to such violence.
Political Spat over Climate Risks in Investments Gets Hotter
The political fight is only getting fiercer over whether it's financially wise or "woke" folly to consider a company's impact on climate change, workers' rights and other issues when making investments.
The Gross Margin In Bitcoin — Explanation
The first thing to know about Bitcoin is that it has two parts: The Bitcoin protocol and the currency.
Migos Rapper Takeoff Dead after Houston Shooting, Rep Says
Migos rapper Takeoff is dead after a shooting early Tuesday outside a bowling alley in Houston, a representative confirmed.
Tokyo's Capital Begins Same-Sex Partnership Recognition
Tokyo's capital began issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples on Tuesday, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed.
Kentucky Voters Asked Whether There's a Right to an Abortion
Kentucky voters are being asked to decide whether to amend the state constitution to declare outright that it doesn't protect the right to an abortion.