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Kroger Finalizes $1.37 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement
Kroger finalized a $1.37 billion settlement in connection with the grocery chain’s role in the U.S. opioid crisis, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago -
Kroger to pay nearly $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuit claims
Supermarket chain Kroger has finalized a nearly $1.4 billion agreement to settle the majority of the claims made by states, counties and Native American tribes that accused the company of helping ...Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago -
Walmart reaches opioid shareholder settlement
Walmart reached a proposed settlement agreement about its distribution of prescribed opioids on Friday according to Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. This settlement includes three ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
‘A Rip-Off’: Students Secure a Final Settlement Against Walden University
A $28.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the university helped create a fresh precedent for prosecuting predatory advertising in for-profit education.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Miners BHP, Vale Sign $32 Billion Settlement for Deadly 2015 Dam Collapse
The settlement between the two miners and the Brazilian government is the result of years of litigation after the dam collapse that killed 19 people and polluted more than 400 miles of river.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed an agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that was one of the country’s ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
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G7 Finalizes $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The economic lifeline is expected to be disbursed by the end of the year.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Top US regulator warns of potential crisis if final bank guardrails fall away
Finance industry steps up effort to further undermine Basel III endgame after winning major concessions on termsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
U.S. and Europe Agree to Finalize $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said an agreement was close. She also rebuked China’s lending practices and called for more debt relief.Business - The New York Times - October 22 -
Weight-loss drugs show promise in tackling opioid and alcohol abuse
Analysis points to potential of drugs such as Ozempic beyond tackling obesity and diabetesWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Kroger and Walmart Deny ‘Surge Pricing’ After Adopting Digital Price Tags
Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers’ grocery bills.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval
A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
US gets $100m settlement for Baltimore bridge collapse
The US justice department sued the owners of the Dali container ship after it crashed into a bridge in Baltimore in March.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West
The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
A bipartisan settlement on US immigration is still possible
The stand-off on this issue has gone on for too long — a new framework is requiredWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?
More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Rep. Rashida Tlaib accuses Kroger of using facial recognition for future surge pricing
The Michigan Democratic released a letter to Kroger on Wednesday accusing the grocery giant of using technology that could lead to price gouging.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
The crisis in Venezuela
In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Banks and fund managers call on EU to commit to shorter settlement plan
Industry lobby groups urge Brussels to set timetable for modernisation of securities marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Archdiocese of LA agrees to $880 million settlement over sex abuse claims
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to settle sex abuse claims made by more than 1,3000 alleged victims dating back to the 1940s.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese to pay $880m in child sex abuse settlement
Archbishop expresses sorrow in announcement to pay 1,353 people who alleged they were abused as children by priests. The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880m to 1,353 ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Archdiocese of L.A. reaches historic $880M child sex abuse settlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a historic $880 million settlement over hundreds of child sex abuse claims.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Tobacco giants near $24bn settlement over long-running Canadian lawsuit
British American Tobacco, Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco close to resolving class action suitBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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Big tobacco companies reach tentative multibillion-dollar settlement with Canada
Three large tobacco companies would pay nearly $24 billion to settle a long-running legal battle in CanadaTop stories - ABC News - October 18 -
Big tobacco companies reach tentative multibillion-dollar settlement with Canada
Three large tobacco companies would pay nearly $24 billion to settle a long-running legal battle in CanadaWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Elliott, Southwest in early settlement talks for significant board representation, sources say
Southwest reports third quarter results before the market opens on Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 20
