SUMMARY: Walgreens plans to close around 1,200 U.S. stores over the next three years as part of a strategy to improve its struggling business, which reported a $3 billion loss in the last quarter. Approximately 500 closures will occur this fiscal year, with the chain aiming to bolster earnings and cash flow. Walgreens operates about 8,500 U.S. locations and faces challenges like rising operational costs and competition from online retailers. CEO Tim Wentworth highlighted fiscal 2025 as a crucial year for the company’s turnaround efforts, though analysts remain uncertain about the future direction of Walgreens amidst ongoing financial difficulties.

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SUMMARY: This week‘s Student Athlete of the Week is Laina Seal, a senior co-captain of St. Patrick’s swim team, who has won over six state titles despite battling tendonitis since age 12. Laina became passionate about swimming after placing eighth in her first State Championship at ten. She practices six days a week and embraces her leadership role, bringing enthusiasm to her teammates. As she prepares to defend her state championship title in the 200-yard IM, Laina reflects on her bittersweet final weeks with her team, whom she views as family. She plans to major in nursing at the University of South Alabama.

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SUMMARY: In Gulfport, MS, CASA‘s executive director, Cynthia Chauvin, established “Candles of Hope” to ensure foster children receive birthday cakes, responding to a request from a former foster youth. The program allows children to choose their cake flavors, giving them a voice. Recently, local bakery owners Danielle and Gordon White pledged to support this initiative, especially after a heartfelt encounter regarding honoring a late child’s memory. On October 9th, they launched “Kaiden’s Candles of Hope,” and the first cakes will be delivered soon. Donations can be made via CASA’s website, supporting both the project and local foster children.

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