Albertons is buying a big portion of Rite Aid in a deal valued at $24 billion. Last year, Walgreens also reached a deal to buy part of Rite Aid. This comes as many traditional retailers are joining forces to compete with Amazon, which is shaking up nearly every industry.
Elon Musk's Boring Company is one step closer to making the Washington to New York City hyperloop a reality. Musk was granted a preliminary permit for the Washington part of the hyperloop. While this doesn't mean work can start immediately, it's a good sign for the Boring Company. Musk has said the hyperloop will transport people from DC to New York in just 29 minutes.
"Black Panther" smashed box office records in its opening weekend. The film raked in more than $235 million dollars in ticket sales. Us Weekly's Emily Longeretta says the stars were all aligned to make "Black Panther" a success, including a mostly black cast, a great storyline, and strong female characters. The cultural moment we're going through as a country also played a role in the film's success, according to Longeretta.
Plus, we're joined by Jason Brown, the CEO of the start-up subscription service Vitamin Packs. The company ships personalized vitamins to your door every month. Brown says the service is growing fast. Vitamin Packs just recently shipped out its 5000th order.
Shark Tank's Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, breaks down the FDA's new definition of healthy, plus, his thoughts on building a stronger democracy.
James Gallagher, CEO and Co-Founder of GreenLite, discusses the challenges of rebuilding the fire-affected LA area and how permitting complicates the process.
Super Bowl Champion, Julian Edelman, talks Chiefs' conspiracies, his fave TSwift song and his bet for Super Bowl LIX. Plus, the best time for a bathroom break.
Ron Hammond, Sr. Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association, breaks down Trump’s plan to strengthen U.S. leadership in financial technology.
BiggerPockets Money podcast is now available on Cheddar Wednesdays at 10am ET! Mindy Jensen shares how her podcast is helping people gain financial freedom.
The social video platform's future remains in doubt, as players scramble to profit from the chaos. Plus: Big oil gets bigger, DOGE downsizes, and tariffs!