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Walgreens Boots Alliance, facing financial challenges and seeking a turnaround, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at just under $24 billion. This move will allow the struggling retailer to operate with greater flexibility, free from the immediate scrutiny of Wall Street, as it implements strategies to improve its business.

Egg prices are expected to rise even higher this year due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, prompting consumers to seek alternatives. Chefs and culinary experts recommend various substitutes, including aquafaba, flax meal, banana, applesauce, and full-fat yogurt, depending on the specific culinary function of eggs in the dish.

Layoffs in the US surged in February, reaching their highest level since July 2020, driven by widespread firings of government workers ordered by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The cuts, primarily targeting newly hired workers, have already impacted private non-profits and are expected to show up in official government data in the coming weeks or months.

Donald Trump's media company, DJT, has seen its stock price surge in recent weeks, reflecting the tight race in the upcoming November election and the passionate engagement of its investor base. The company's core asset is social media platform Truth Social, and its streaming service, Truth+ TV, is now available online.

Microsoft is retiring its pioneering video call platform, Skype, in May 2025, focusing instead on its modern communications and collaboration hub, Microsoft Teams, which boasts hundreds of millions of users. The decision comes after years of declining user numbers for Skype and increasing competition from other services like FaceTime, Messenger, and WhatsApp.