Attorneys general of three states in less than a week revealed separate lawsuits against social media giants for their platforms' alleged harmful effects on children, including sextortion, addiction and privacy violations.
Why it matters: Federal, state and local authorities have targeted Big Tech accountability over youth mental health concerns.
A CVS breakup — which reportedly is on the table — would be pretty hard to actually do and could come with a lot of downsides, and most people seem skeptical it'll happen.
But the fact that it's being discussed at all is notable in an era where vertical integration is all the rage.
Why it matters: Though CVS's woes may seem very specific to the company and its unique compilation of business lines, they overlap with some industrywide risks and suggest that not all consolidation strategies are created equal.
Hurricane Helene's abating floodwaters have enabled residents across storm-hit Southeastern states to return home, but health officials warn survivors now face threats including contaminated water and mold.
The big picture: At least 215 storm-related deaths have been confirmed as teams continue searching for those missing. Thousands remain without power or access to clean water one week after the hurricane made landfall in Florida, dumping flooding rains across the Southeast.
