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Costco’s Packaging Flub Churns Up a Butter Recall
The retailing chain has recalled 80,000 pounds of butter because its packaging omitted an allergen warning. It follows a more dramatic packaging stumble from Mattel last week.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
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Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?
On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite
Beijing unveils fiscal stimulus to help shore up its faltering economyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London
A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'
An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.Top stories - BBC News - 18 hours ago -
Hard-right Dutch government approves unprecedented package of measures to control migration
The hard-right Dutch government has announced tough measures aimed at reining in asylum requestsWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
European package breaks go deluxe as popularity of top-end resorts grows
Groups such as Hyatt and Marriott target region with upscale versions of all-inclusive holidaysBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia
When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months
Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next weekBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
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China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging
Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
'Wicked' dolls' packaging includes link to a porn site. Mattel apologizes
Mattel apologizes and pulls its line of 'Wicked'-themed dolls from stores after misprinting its website link, sending consumers to an adult film site.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints
Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer supportBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on 'Wicked' Toy Packaging
The company didn’t disclose how many toys were affected or if it was recalling any products.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Biden to send disaster relief funding package to Congress in coming days
President Biden will send Congress an extensive emergency funding request in the coming days, the White House said Monday, as administration officials called on Congress to approve more money ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Cruise line offers ‘escape’ from Trump presidency with multi-year packages
Villa Vie Residences says program will cost less than $40,000 a year and traverse 425 ports across 140 countries. As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second four-year term, one cruise company ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London
London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.Top stories - CBS News - 23 hours ago -
Japan passes $250B economic package meant to lift wages and spur growth
Japan has approved a $250 billion economic stimulus package centered around initiatives intended to boost incomesWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
U.S. Embassy in London reopens after controlled explosion of suspicious package
The U.S. Embassy in London is open again after London police carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
Police blow up suspicious package outside US Embassy in London
Law enforcement conducted a “controlled explosion” of a suspicious package outside of the U.S. Embassy in London on Friday. “We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ...Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago -
The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package
The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the areaWorld - ABC News - 23 hours ago -
Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people
Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 peopleWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes
Western security officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in packages on cargo planes bound for North America, including one that caught fire at a courier hub in Germany ...World - ABC News - November 5 -
Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging
Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls. The toy company Mattel says it is taking “immediate action” after mistakenly printing ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site
Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic websiteEntertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging
Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.Top stories - NBC News - November 11