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Chipotle Tests Robots to Speed Up Guacamole and Burrito Bowl Prep in California
Chipotle is testing robots in two California locations to speed up avocado prep for guacamole and automate burrito bowl assembly.
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DirecTV, Disney Settle Dispute, Bringing Back Popular Channels Like ESPN and ABC
Disney and DirecTV have reached an agreement to restore ESPN and ABC channels to DirecTV's service, ending a two-week blackout that disrupted viewers' access to major sports and entertainment events.
Truth Social Stock Skyrockets After Trump Announces No Sale of Shares, Assassination Attempt
Truth Social stock surged after former President Donald Trump announced he would not sell shares in his company, following an attempted assassination at his golf course in West Palm Beach.
Home Depot Agrees to $2M Settlement Over Allegations of Overcharging, Unfair Competition
Home Depot has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to settle allegations of overcharging customers and engaging in unfair competition, without admitting wrongdoing.
Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million After Being Accused of Fraudulent Prescription Claims
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle allegations of fraudulently billing the US government for prescriptions that were never dispensed.
Sam Bankman-Fried Alleges Media, Legal Bias in FTX Fraud Conviction Appeal
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team has filed an appeal claiming that public and media bias led to a rushed and unfair FTX fraud conviction.
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant After Liverwurst Linked to 9 Deaths
Boar's Head has permanently discontinued liverwurst production and shut down its Virginia plant after a listeria outbreak linked to the product resulted in nine deaths and around 50 hospitalizations across 18 states.
Frontier Airlines Flight Diverted After Californian Passenger Choked, Attacked Flight Attendants
A California man faces federal charges for choking and assaulting flight attendants on a Frontier Airlines flight to San Francisco.
FirstEnergy to Pay $100 Million to Resolve SEC Investigation into Nuclear Bailout Bribery
FirstEnergy Corp. has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a US SEC investigation into its involvement in the bribery scandal related to Ohio's failed nuclear plant bailout bill.
Alaska Airlines Jet’s Emergency Stop Prevents Collision with Southwest Plane at Nashville Airport
An Alaska Airlines jet made an emergency stop in Nashville to avoid a collision with a Southwest Airlines plane.