Job cuts often follow mergers, such as the deal for CVS Health to purchase the insurance company Aetna. But CVS Chief Executive Officer Larry Merlo says…
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Future Of Northeast Marine National Monument Protections Still Uncertain
Protections of a marine national monument made up of underwater mountains and canyons 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod could be at risk after…
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CVS To Buy Insurance Giant Aetna For $69B
CVS Health has reportedly agreed to buy Aetna, the nation’s third-largest health insurer for $69-billion. CVS is a lot more than a pharmacy. The…
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Indian Tech Company Infosys Plans To Add 500 Jobs In RI Over 5 Years
The India-based tech company Infosys plans to add 500 new jobs in Rhode Island over the next five years while creating its first U.S. hub for digital…
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New England Researchers Race To Turn Seaweed Into Biofuel
For the last 10 years, scientists all over the world have been racing to figure out how to convert massive quantities of seaweed into biofuel. UConn…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Faces Uncertain Economic Future
With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s time to think about things we’re grateful for. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says we can all be thankful that…
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Groups Sponsored By Fossil Fuel Industry Host Energy Forum
Two organizations backed by the fossil fuel industry are hosting a forum on energy Friday morning in Cranston.
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Atlantic Menhaden Board Votes Against Ecological Management Plan For Fishery
The Atlantic Menhaden Board voted earlier this week to stick to the status quo when managing the menhaden fishery and made slight changes to the annual…