Nintendo has decided to say goodbye to its Switch game vouchers. This program, which helped Switch Online members save money on digital games, will stop on January 30th, 2026. The vouchers, introduced in 2019, allowed members to buy two vouchers for $99. 98. These could be used to get two eligible games, each usually priced at $59. 99. This meant a saving of about $...
Doctors are getting a high-tech helper to make prescribing meds easier and cheaper. This new tool is called a real-time prescription benefit (RTPB) tool. It's like a price tag scanner for medicines. When a doctor is about to write a prescription, this tool shows them the cost and coverage details. This way, doctors can pick the most affordable option for the patient....
The battle against epilepsy is a lifelong one. People with this condition often need to take medication to manage their seizures. Unfortunately, the cost of these drugs has been going up over time. This is where Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company comes in. They have come up with a way to make these medications more affordable. Now, let's dive into how this could help ...
The U. S. Mint has taken a significant step towards phasing out the penny. The final order of penny blanks has been placed, and once those are used up, production will cease. This decision is expected to save a substantial amount of money each year by reducing material costs. The penny has long been a contentious issue, with some arguing for its elimination due to hi...
Large language models (LLMs) are crucial for modern businesses. They power advanced services but come with high computational costs. This is where the chain-of-experts (CoE) framework steps in. It makes LLMs more efficient and accurate. The CoE framework tackles the limitations of earlier methods by activating "experts" sequentially. These experts are specialized pa...
Southwest Airlines is making some big changes. They are saying goodbye to 1, 750 corporate workers. That's about 15% of their corporate staff. This is a big deal for a company that has over 72, 000 full-time or full-time equivalent workers. The CEO, Bob Jordan, said it was a tough decision. He knows it's hard to say goodbye to people who have been a big part of the ...
Imagine this. You are a researcher at a top university. You rely on federal funding for your work. Suddenly, the federal government slashes the money used for basic operations. That is exactly what happened recently. The National Institutes of Health announced a sudden cut to indirect costs. Indirect costs are things like admin, facilities, and other expenses. They ...
The tough times in freight shipping are finally over. But don't celebrate just yet! As the market changes, costs are on the rise. Companies need to get smart about their shipping strategies to stay ahead. For mid-size and big companies, adding a Shared Truckload plan to their 2025 goals could be a game-changer. This is what Pat Dillon, CFO & COO of Flock Freight, sa...
Imagine a grand old brand like Dickies, known for its tough Texan workwear, packing up and heading west to California. This isn't a wild west tale, but a real business decision. Dickies' parent company, VF Corp, is restructuring and wants to save some cash. So, Dickies is trading its Texas home for a new hub in Costa Mesa. They'll share space with Vans, another popul...
Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to climate change. A research team in Western Canada studied reports from 2015 to 2020, focusing on the speed of wildfire detection. They discovered that even if we report fires an hour earlier, the cost reduction for firefighting is minimal, around 0. 25%. This small saving makes us question if the investment in high-tech rep...