$167M Powerball winner taken into custody for the fifth time after celebrating winnings while intoxicated in a Walmart parking lot
A Kentucky man who won $167 million in the Powerball was arrested once again after being found intoxicated and asleep in a sports car. This marks his fifth arrest since he won the jackpot, according to various reports. James Farthing was taken into custody after a caller reported a white Ford Mustang obstructing an intersection […]
Sally Field pays tribute to Dolly Parton with an Emmy remembrance and a Walmart story.
Sally Field recalls her fond friendship with the late Dolly Parton, reminiscing about their cheerful Walmart shopping trips. After the Emmy Awards on Monday, Field reflected on this special bond they shared, mentioning how she always admired and loved Parton. “She was a friend, and I loved working with her. I never stopped loving her,” […]
Paying at Walmart has become simpler with these easy steps.
Walmart Embraces Contactless Payments After Years of Delay Mobile contactless payment services have been around for about 15 years now, starting with Google Wallet in 2011, which later evolved into Google Pay. Apple entered the scene in 2014 with its own version, Apple Pay. Initially, many shops were slow to adopt this technology; meanwhile, giants […]
Lawsuit claims Walmart air freshener contains cancer-causing benzene
A widely-used Walmart air freshener, specifically the Great Value Hawaiian Automatic Air Freshener Spray Refills, reportedly contains more than 117 times the level of benzene deemed safe by federal guidelines, according to researchers hired by a plaintiff in a recent lawsuit. This alarming information was revealed in court documents submitted on September 1 in Brooklyn […]
Mangoes from Walmart recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
On Friday, federal officials announced a recall involving hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart due to possible salmonella contamination. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects at least 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes, which are packaged in nine-count boxes containing large mangoes. These mangoes were available in select Walmart […]
Walmart will pay $50 million to resolve claims regarding unlawful opioid prescriptions.
Walmart Settles Over Opioid Prescription Allegations Walmart has reached a $50 million settlement concerning allegations that its pharmacies were unlawfully processing numerous prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. This was confirmed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The initial complaint was filed towards the end of President Trump’s […]
Dow falls nearly 500 points as Treasury strategy fails to lower yields, Walmart drops significantly: Live updates
US Stocks Decline Amid Rising Treasury Yields U.S. stock markets faced a downturn on Thursday, following an increase in Treasury yields that negated the slight drop from the previous day. This shift occurred after the Treasury Department declared it would ramp up government bond purchases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 411 points, or […]
Walmart in California secures expensive meat items to combat theft
Initially, it was just spray paint, then eye drops, and now, it seems even ground beef is under tight security. A Walmart in San Jose has taken theft prevention a step further by placing high-quality cuts of beef and packages of ground meat in metal cages to deter shoplifting. Influencer Tony Bartleson, who goes by […]
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh selects Marc Andreessen, former Walmart CEO, and others to head task forces
The Federal Reserve announced on Thursday that Marc Andreessen, Raj Chetty, and Mervyn King are among the prominent figures selected to help propose enhancements to the bank’s functions. They are part of five task forces led by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, who revealed this initiative last month. The other leaders comprise a blend of […]
Trump: Walmart reducing prices at the administration’s request.
Walmart to Reduce Prices This Summer Walmart is set to lower its prices this summer, a decision linked to a request from President Donald Trump’s administration. On Monday, the retailer announced a price reduction on various items, telling customers that they could expect savings on groceries, household goods, outdoor products, toys, apparel, and more. A […]