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☆ Families of the Columbia crew members keep their memories alive
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Editor’s Note: The CNN Original Series “Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight” uncovers the events that ultimately led to disaster. After work, the crew members and their families would gather for cookouts and laser tag at one another’s homes. The STS-107 mission crew included five men and two women of diverse backgrounds, religions, interests and hobbies. They were the Columbia crew. Jonathan Clark met his future wife, Mission Specialist Laurel B. Clark, at US Navy diving school in 1989.

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☆ An 83-year-old who moved from New York to Florida explains how she's working to prevent loneliness and make friends — without playing pickleball
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Back in New York, Rosalind said she was active with her friends, playing tennis and pickleball at a local club. To attempt to find other social connections, Rosalind said she's taken up playing bridge, participating in a book club, and attending local plays. While moving to a new place can be an isolating experience for anyone, loneliness tends to hit older adults especially hard. Advertisement"The most important thing in life is family and then friends," Rosalind said. 'It's not an easy road'After spending over 80 years in New York, Rosalind said she's still getting used to the quieter life in Florida.

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☆ '3 Body Problem' is not 'Game of Thrones' with aliens — but it's just getting started
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Similarly, it's hard to tell how "3 Body Problem" will pan out even from its first season, which by the end still feels like it's only barely gotten started. Netflix"3 Body Problem" is based on Chinese author Liu Cixin's "Remembrance of Earth's Past" trilogy. The modern-day storyline is less compelling — at least so farJin Cheng (Jess Hong) and Jack Rooney (John Bradley) in "3 Body Problem." "3 Body Problem" has a "Contact"-like bent, in that it attempts to use science and extraterrestrial life to interrogate the idea of God itself. But "3 Body Problem" is worth your time, if at least to see what some of television's greatest hitmakers have taken on next.

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☆ Corporate politics can feel just like high school drama — but there are ways to cope
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Workplace conflict often looks like high school drama, according to consultant Rosalind Wiseman. Wiseman is no stranger to teen drama — in fact, she literally wrote the book on it. The corporate world and high school aren't the same, but the similarities are striking"The answer that I should say is that, 'Oh, adults are so much more mature than kids,'" she told Business Insider when asked about how workplace drama compares to high school. Wiseman said workplace drama tends to look different than what you see in high school — teens can be far more "crass" — but the levels of sophistication in which the conflicts and undermining play out can be similar. AdvertisementWhatever the conflict, adults can end up feeling similar to high schoolers — excluded, taken advantage of, or even bullied.

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☆ What is a typical degree of cognitive ability for a person in their 80s?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Mira Cheng | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

How we change as we ageA decline in cognitive abilities is a normal part of healthy aging, said Dr. Emily Rogalski, Rosalind Franklin Professor of Neurology at the University of Chicago. A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment is made clinically when cognitive difficulties become frequent and fall outside what is considered normal aging. “There’s not a whole lot of good evidence that there’s anything special about age 80 that leads to a drop-off” in cognitive abilities, Mather said. And they use cognitive tests, such as the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), to assess performance in different cognitive areas. Although population-level data associates aging with cognitive decline, the actual manifestation of aging is very diverse on an individual level, Rogalski said.

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☆ My great-uncle was 70 years older than me. We built a friendship by sending letters to each other.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Rosalind Moran | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Despite being separated by oceans and years, my great-uncle became a dear friendMy great-uncle was born in 1921, meaning we had an age gap of over 70 years. As someone who also loves languages, writing, and talking to many different people, his undimmed intellectual curiosity proved inspiring to me. An additional ongoing gift from my friendship with my great-uncle is that of writing letters. Since writing to him and realizing how differently — and beautifully — people sometimes express themselves in long-form handwriting, I began writing letters to friends and receiving letters in turn. Some of my friendships now have a precious quality they potentially wouldn't otherwise have were it not for letters.

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☆ The woman who inspired 'Mean Girls' now helps adults in corporate America deal with high school-level drama
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rosalind Wiseman's book "Queen Bees and Wannabes" inspired the 2004 classic film "Mean Girls." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . That's where Rosalind Wiseman — the writer whose 2002 book, "Queen Bees and Wannabes," inspired the movie — comes in. "I remind them that they aren't weak because they are affected by these dynamics," Wiseman told The News York Times of women who reach out to her. "Mean Girls" was also turned into a Broadway play, which in turn inspired the movie remake that came out in theaters on Friday.

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☆ Walgreens is following Mark Cuban's blueprint as it embarks on a big strategy shift for prescription drugs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Pharmacies are changing how they get paid, and Walgreens wants a piece of the action. It's a departure from the traditional, complicated way drugs are paid for, and proponents say it could make drug pricing more transparent and predictable. It's not a given patients will pay less for drugs at the pharmacy counter under this kind of model. These companies are taking cues from Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, which is starting to gain traction in the market. The big question is whether Walgreens can compete with CVS and other pharmacies in delivering those extra pharmacy and healthcare services.

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☆ There's a reason why some Christmas songs make you cry
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Rosalind Ryan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Christmas songs may be written in a certain way to trigger feelings of sadness. A quick Google reveals many people feel sad when they hear Christmas carols or a classic Christmas tune. Christmas songs connect us to the pastOne reason Christmas music triggers such strong emotions is because it takes us right back to our childhood. Some songs have been written to trigger emotionsSome Christmas songs may have been written with the specific intention of triggering sad emotions. "Christmas songs are as much about memories and feelings as they are about the properties of music itself.

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Most Americans still have to commute every day. Jenn Ackerman for The New York TimesLike a majority of Americans, Ms. Hargreaves was unable to do her work at home. Source: American Community Survey Note: Average commute length for 2020 is not included. The average commute distance changed much less, an indication that commuters are driving faster — but also, more people are driving. “A lot of our choice riders, we're still working to influence them to re-choose transit,” Ms. Tucker said.

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☆ Walgreens is cancelling corporate bonuses as big pharmacies face increasing difficulties
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Walgreens on Tuesday sent out a notice to staff announcing that annual bonuses would not be funded. Tuesday was the second day of a planned three-day series of scattered walkouts by Walgreens pharmacy staff. A Walgreens representative clarified to CNN that only managers were eligible for bonuses at pharmacies. “We are building on the company’s pharmacy strength and trusted brand to evolve healthcare delivery. Stefano Pessina, the former Walgreens CEO and current executive chair of the board, worth nearly $7 billion, made more than $8 million in compensation last year, according to Walgreens compensation filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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☆ US pharmacy chain Walgreens names Tim Wentworth as CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Pigeons are seen resting on signage for Walgreens, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 26, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 10 (Reuters) - U.S. pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) on Tuesday said it has appointed Tim Wentworth as its new chief executive and he will assume the role on Oct. 23. Last month, Rosalind Brewer had abruptly stepped down as CEO of the company after less than three years at the top job. Wentworth, who was CEO of Cigna's (CI.N) Evernorth unit till he retired in 2021, will also join the WBA Board of Directors. Walgreens has been looking to expand beyond its core business, with acquisitions of healthcare services operator VillageMD and urgent-care provider Summit Health.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Tim Wentworth, Rosalind Brewer, Wentworth, Urvi, Rashmi Organizations: Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc, REUTERS, WBA, Rite Aid, CVS Health, Summit Health, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Walgreens Boots Alliance names Tim Wentworth new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Rob Mclean | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Walgreens Boots Alliance said Tuesday that it has named Tim Wentworth its new CEO. Wentworth will begin the position on October 23, according to a news release, and will also join the WBA board of directors. We are confident he is the right person to lead WBA’s next phase of growth into a customer-centric healthcare company.”In September, former WBA CEO Rosalind Brewer stepped down less than three years after taking the helm of the pharmacy chain. Brewer also immediately stepped down as a member of the company’s board. Walgreens’ board named Ginger Graham, a member of the board, as interim CEO.

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Stores are starting their busiest time of year as customers look for help with colds and the flu. Some drugstores have addressed their challenges by adding employees at busy hours. Chris Adkins said he left his job as a pharmacist with a major drugstore chain a couple years ago because of the stress. Labor strife and staffing shortages in health care are not isolated to drugstores, as the recent Kaiser Permanente strike shows. All told, CVS touts in a pharmacy counter brochure that the company can offer more than 15 vaccines to customers.

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☆ Walgreens considers former Cigna exec. Tim Wentworth as next CEO - Bloomberg News
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Sept 29 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O) is considering former Cigna Group (CI.N) executive Tim Wentworth to be its next chief executive, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The pharmacy giant has been searching for a new CEO after it announced the abrupt departure of Rosalind Brewer from the position earlier this month. A final decision has not been made and Wentworth may not wind up in the job, the report said. Wentworth was CEO of Cigna's Evernorth unit till he retired at the end of 2021. Reporting by Leroy Leo in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini GanguliOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ CEOs are having their worst year in decades
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Oil prices hit 10-month highGlobal oil prices climbed above $92 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 10 months, reports my colleague Matt Egan. Takeaways from Apple’s iPhone 15 eventTuesday was a big day for Apple as the tech titan unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup along with other major updates during its September keynote event. Among the highlights: The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max now feature a titanium casing, allowing the design to be slimmer and thinner than before. The iPhone 15 comes in 5 colors (white, black, pink, green and yellow) and in two sizes: A 6.1-inch screen for the iPhone 15 and 6.7 inches for iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 15 will start at $799, and iPhone 15 Pro will start at $999.

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☆ Walgreens just made another big bet on healthcare, weeks after its CEO exited. A top exec shares how the company plans to partner with doctors.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In an interview with Insider, the head of Walgreens Health shared his vision for the business. It spent $5.2 billion to buy a majority stake in the primary-care company VillageMD and invested $3.5 billion to help the clinic chain acquire an urgent-care company. The company reported in June an operating loss of $1.4 billion in its Walgreens Health business in the first nine months of its fiscal year. Walgreens pharmacists could work with VillageMD doctors to better care for patients with chronic health conditions, he said. Integrating Walgreens' healthcare businessesWalgreens' strategy for how it would tie its growing number of individual healthcare businesses together hasn't been clear, but Driscoll gave some clues.

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☆ Growing Old in America: 13 Photographers Share Their Perspectives - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

“It is not unusual for someone of my age to be treated as invisible. When I go into a store, if there is someone younger with me, the salesperson will address any remark to that person. There’s this attitude that an old woman is half there. But when I go with my grandson and he’s looking at things, thatfeels good. He talks to me about his design work, and I talk to himabout works in progress.

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The Labor Department's report showed the August unemployment rate rose to 3.8% while wage growth slowed. The most traded stock in the S&P 500 was Tesla Inc , with $32.6 billion worth of shares exchanged during the session. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 2.50%, the Dow added 1.43% and the Nasdaq climbed 3.25%. Advancing issues outnumbered falling ones within the S&P 500 (.AD.SPX) by a 2.1-to-one ratio. The S&P 500 posted 28 new highs and 20 new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 84 new highs and 90 new lows.

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☆ Walgreens Chief Executive Rosalind Brewer Steps Down
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Will Feuer | Sharon Terlep | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Walgreens CEO steps down
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Walgreens Boots Alliance on Friday said that CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down less than three years after taking the helm at the pharmacy chain. Walgreens’ board named Ginger Graham, a member of the board, as interim CEO as the company launches a search for a permanent CEO. Walgreens slashed its full-year profit guidance in June, warning of softening consumer spending and a pullback in demand for Covid vaccines. Under Brewer, Walgreens had implemented cost-saving measures in an effort to boost profitability in its healthcare segment. Walgreens says it’s a digital-first experimental store to benefit customers and not designed to deter theft, Walgreens says.

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☆ Walgreens CEO Brewer steps down less than three years into job
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Pigeons are seen resting on signage for Walgreens, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 26, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 1 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) said on Friday CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down less than three years since she took the top job at the pharmacy chain operator. The company's board and Brewer had mutually agreed that she would step down, Walgreens said, without providing further details. Brewer, a former Starbucks (SBUX.O) executive, joined Walgreens in 2021. Walgreens' shares have lost about 47% of their value since March 2021, when Brewer became CEO.

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The Labor Department's report showed the unemployment rate rose to 3.8% last month against expectations that it would remain unchanged at 3.5%, while wages advanced 0.2% on a monthly basis, moderating from a 0.4% rise in July. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 187,000 jobs in August, against expectations of 170,000 additions, according to a Reuters poll of economists. Data for July was revised to show 157,000 job additions instead of the 187,000 additions reported before. The payrolls report follows recent data showing a fall in job openings and softer-than-expected private employment growth, both of which signaled weakness in the labor market. Broadcom (AVGO.O) fell 4.5% as the chipmaker projected current-quarter revenue below expectations on softening enterprise demand.

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☆ Rosalind Brewer Steps Down as Walgreens Chief After a Short Tenure
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Jordyn Holman | More About Jordyn Holman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Walgreens has been shifting away from pharmacy and retail to focus more on health care services, with mixed results. “While the wisdom of this move is debatable, health care is not Ms. Brewer’s forte.”Before joining Walgreens, Ms. Brewer was the chief operating officer of Starbucks and previously served as chief executive of Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart. As Walgreens leans more into the health care business, it faces several hurdles, industry experts said. It is rare for a woman to replace another female chief executive.

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☆ PrEPVacc: HIV vaccine trial that could be ‘the last roll of the dice’ this decade is underway
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Tom Page | Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

CNN —A novel trial that has been described as “the last roll of the dice” for a generation of HIV vaccines has entered its latter stages. Nearly 40 years since HIV was identified as the cause of AIDS, and 36 years since the first HIV vaccine trial, the medical community still does not have a working vaccine. But that is not necessarily why they were chosen to participate, said Eugene Ruzagira, PrEPVacc trial director. Evaluating the combination of a trial HIV vaccine and PrEP is a first, say organizers. “I did my very first HIV vaccine trial in 1991,” recalled Weber.

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