Walmart agrees to pay M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions

Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The government complaint, first filed at the end of President Trump’s first term and amended during former President Joe Biden’s term, accused Walmart of violating the Controlled Substances Act. “Today’s settlement proves this department is committed to putting Americans’ flourishing first,” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said in a statement. “Congress enacted laws to promote responsibility and accountability for companies who dispense controlled substances…

The  million question surrounding Luis Robert Jr.’s Mets future

The Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. gamble could be coming to an unceremonious end — but only if someone is willing to pay for it. Robert was placed on waivers Saturday, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed, giving him 48 hours to potentially land with a contender and still be eligible for…

The five men to watch at most wide-open US Open in years

Five men to watch at this year’s U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. Alexander Zverev Zverev is ranked second in the world, and seeded first in Flushing, thanks to Jannik Sinner withdrawing with a knee injury. He might also be the most in-form contender, 18-2 in majors this year. After breaking through…

Bills releasing former Super Bowl champion Mecole Hardman

Mecole Hardman is out of a job. The Super Bowl-winning wide receiver was released by the Bills as the franchise finalized its 53-man roster ahead of Week 1, the team announced Saturday. Hardman, 28, spent last season in Buffalo but failed to get much traction. He appeared in just three…

Sue Bird reveals what led to shocking Megan Rapinoe breakup

WNBA legend Sue Bird was candid about her “new era” after the end of her decade-long relationship with former USWNT soccer star Megan Rapinoe. “It’s like anything. It’s like, you grow, you change, you start having conversations about that in your relationship, and it just got to a point where…

Top Republican pushes for reconciliation 3.0 to address affordability

As Congress scrambles to assemble a third reconciliation package, the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) struck an optimistic tone in an interview on the “Ruthless Podcast.” “On affordability, on fraud, and on defense, I think that we’re going to run a two-minute drill,” Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, said…

Kia recalls 6K vehicles over possible seat belt defect that risks injury

Kia is recalling thousands of vehicles over potentially faulty seat belt straps in the driver’s seat that can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall includes certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles manufactured between March 24 and May 12, the National Highway Traffic…

USC baseball keeps building toward breakthrough: ‘Can’t go backward’

The USC baseball team began practicing on its new field in February 2025, a year before the still-under-construction Dedeaux Field welcomed fans for a 2026 season that necessitated the use of portable toilets and a food truck. By Opening Day 2027, everything should finally be completed. Players will get to…

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