Morning Brew Daily California to cut ties with Walgreens, EV Bike Fires, Swiss Chocolate Drama
Mar 7, 2023
California has severed ties with Walgreens over abortion pills, stirring up controversy. Meanwhile, there are growing concerns about e-bike fires due to faulty lithium-ion batteries. The Swiss are also getting serious about chocolate authenticity, changing their branding rules. Additionally, the concept of 'body doubling' emerges as a unique strategy to help people with ADHD focus while working remotely. And don't miss the whimsical idea of naming snowplows - what would yours be?
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California vs. Walgreens
- California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly ended the state's business with Walgreens.
- This is due to Walgreens' refusal to distribute abortion pills in 20 states after legal threats from Republicans.
Pharmacies in the Abortion Debate
- Retail pharmacy chains like Walgreens have become a battleground for the abortion pill debate.
- This is because they are now able to dispense the abortion pill, putting them on the front lines of this issue.
E-Bike Fire Hazard
- E-bike battery fires are a growing concern, with lithium-ion batteries being the 4th leading cause of fire deaths in NYC last year.
- The rise in fires correlates with increased e-bike usage, jumping from 104 in 2021 to 220 in 2022.