Walgreens to Close 1,200 Locations Nationwide

Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced plans to close 1,200 store locations across the U.S. over the next three years, signaling a significant shift in its retail strategy. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges within the pharmacy sector. In related health news, a pharmacist has been sentenced again due to a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to improper practices, highlighting ongoing issues in pharmaceutical safety. Meanwhile, global events include a press conference by UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini discussing humanitarian aid in the Middle East, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony regarding foreign interference in Canada. In military news, the USS Boxer is aiding disaster response efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Krathon, while the USS Harry S. Truman is en route to the North Sea for operations with allies. These developments reflect a mixture of corporate restructuring, health crises, and international military engagements.