Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor Violations

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  U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

  The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 1d
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  Nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams to pay record Georgia fine for violating state campaign laws

  The nonprofit agreed to pay a $300,000 fine over its spending in support of the Georgia Democrat's candidacy during the 2018 governor's race.
  
  NBC News - 23h
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  Biden Administration Adds 37 Chinese Companies to Forced Labor List

  The administration announced it would penalize its largest-ever batch of companies linked to Xinjiang, including major suppliers of critical minerals and textiles.
  
  The New York Times - 2d
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  U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

  President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.
  
  NBC News - 6d
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  Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market

  Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 8

• Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company

  Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 7
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  German civil servants aim for 8% pay rise, flexible working hours

  Yahoo News - Jan. 6

More from The New York Times

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  A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?

  The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.
  
  The New York Times - 7h
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  Amid Warnings About Alcohol and Cancer, the N.A. Drinks Industry Could Get a Boost

  The nonalcoholic beverage industry could get a boost from the surgeon general’s warnings linking alcohol to some cancers. But don’t expect the industry to condemn your glass of pinot.
  
  The New York Times - 14h
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  On TikTok, Users Mock Looming U.S. Ban

  Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.
  
  The New York Times - 9h
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  What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal

  Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
  
  The New York Times - 14h
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  Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent to Face Grilling

  Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic agenda if confirmed by the Senate.
  
  The New York Times - 2h

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  Rio Tinto and Glencore held talks about combining their businesses

  Aborted discussions highlight how mining executives are contemplating big deals amid the energy transition
  
  Financial Times - 22m