Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay .5B to settle talc lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) on Monday said it reached a settlement that it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and talc products cause ovarian cancer, which could end years of litigation on the subject. The company said the proposed…

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Major pet store closing 75 locations nationwide, slowing expansion

A major rural lifestyle retailer is closing dozens of pet stores in its portfolio around the country as it reevaluates both its existing footprint and growth plans. Tractor Supply released its latest earnings report last week and revealed plans to close 75 Petsense locations around the country.The company said in…

Company bets 0K on AI to make trades workers ‘better, stronger, faster’

A facilities management company is investing $200,000 in artificial intelligence to help skilled trades workers become more productive. New Jersey-based NEST Integrated Facilities Management announced last week that it is partnering with Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia on “The Hawk’s NEST: Building the Future of IFM and Skilled Trades Intelligence.” The…

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