Afternoon Alexa Flash Briefings of September 8th 2023

Alexa Flash Briefings

This is your daily news briefing from Cheddar News. Kroeger has agreed to pay over $1 billion to states native American tribes and local governments to settle claims that enabled the opioid epidemic. States and local municipalities sued the company claiming it was over supplying prescription opioids. Krueger says the settlement is not an admission of guilt or liability. Wal Mart is cutting starting salaries for employees who stock shelves and package online orders. Now, new employees in these positions will receive $8 per hour than if hired earlier in the year. The retailer said current employees won't see a pay cut. The Barbie movie is coming to streaming sooner than you think Greta Gerwig live action movie based on the popular mattel toy will be available starting September 12. Barbie is the highest grossing movie of 2023 so far globally bringing in $1.3 billion. The film will be available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Apple TV and more. And that's your cheddar news update. I'm Michelle Casillo here in New York City.