NBC’s Yasmin Vossoughian sits down for a one-on-one interview with Kara Hurst, Amazon’s chief sustainability officer. The company announced that it is ahead of schedule on its renewable energy goal and the future of its environmental goals.
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Growing concern over nicotine pouches
Nicotine pouches, which are promoted as safer than cigarettes, are growing in popularity, especially with young people. But now, medical organizations are calling on the FDA to halt sales of the popular Zyn brand and similar products while reviewing their safety. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports.
American Airlines flight aborts takeoff after tire issue on runway
An American Airlines flight was canceled Wednesday morning after it experienced a tire issue trying to take off in Tampa, Florida, the airline said.
Walmart is opening five automated distribution centers as it tries to keep its grocery dominance
Walmart said Wednesday that it will open five automated distribution centers for fresh food across the country, as the retailer chases efficiency and its online grocery business grows.
Tesla is the new meme stock, according to one billionaire investor
Longtime investor Bill Gross believes Elon Musk’s Tesla is behaving like a speculative play among retail investors.
S&P 500 closes above 5,600 for the first time, lifted by gains in Big Tech
The S&P 500 climbed Wednesday to a fresh record, breaking above 5,600 for the first time, as a sharp rise in semiconductor stocks led the market higher.
Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017
You’ll soon have to pay more if you want to shop at Costco.
People are earning more from side gigs and needing them less
Cooling inflation and a solid job market have made side-hustle income a bit less essential for many workers, a new Bankrate survey finds.
CBS News president resigns after less than a year at the helm
Ingrid Ciprián-Matthews, who has been president of CBS News since August, announced her resignation Wednesday morning.
Baltimore bridge collapse survivor: ‘I thought I wouldn’t come out of the water’
Speaking out for the first time since the catastrophic bridge collapse in March, Julio Cervantes Suarez describes to NBC News’ Tom Llamas his fight to survive after he was thrown from the Francis Scott Key Bridge while working. Six other members of the maintenance crew were killed, and even though he didn’t know how to swim, he was eventually rescued from the chilly waters of the Patapsco River.