(Reuters) – Walmart will, for the first time ever, pay bonuses to its U.S. hourly store workers, including those at its pharmacy and Vision Center stores, the retailer said on Wednesday, in a move that could boost wages for 700,000 front-line staff. Both part-time and full-time associates will be eligible for the annual bonus program,…
(Reuters) – COVID-19 vaccine makers said data from animals studies showed their 2024-25 shots targeting the JN.1 variant that was dominant earlier this year could neutralize newer subvariants such as KP.2 much better than the older shots. This was disclosed in presentations by the companies ahead of a meeting of the U.S. Food and Drug…
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, or add reactors to existing sites, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in an interview. The administration of President Joe Biden believes nuclear power is critical to meeting greenhouse…
By Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) – A major spending group backing Republican Donald Trump brought in nearly $70 million in donations last month and plans to spend $100 million in advertising over the summer across U.S. election battleground states, according to a memo sent to donors and seen by Reuters. The June 4 memo, written by…
