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U.S. Regulators Urge Congress to Look Into Grocery Profits
Antitrust concerns among the biggest chains date back to pandemic-era supply chain issues.Inc. - Business -
Comer urges President Biden to testify in impeachment inquiry
House Republicans are pressing President Biden to testify before the Oversight Committee as part of their impeachment inquiry, raising disputed claims and requesting the president sit for questions about his family’s business dealings. “I invite ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
US steel unions urge Biden to open probe into Chinese shipbuilding
President expected to back trade investigation as industry becomes 2024 election issueFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden inexplicably urges Ukraine not to be so effective fighting against Russia
The White House seems more concerned about global and domestic oil prices in an election year than Kyiv degrading Russia’s primary source of revenue.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
U.S. corporations want a retroactive tax break from Congress that would cost Americans $33 billion
Retroactive removal of deduction limits is a giveaway to corporations.MarketWatch - Business -
Democratic senators urge Biden to protect migrant children, spouses who might be deported under Trump
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 17 Senate Democrats sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday asking his administration to “take all available action” to speed up the process for granting ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
A ‘prescription’ for fruit and vegetables could help improve health
Programs that distribute free fruits and vegetables as if they were medicine can improve health, research shows.NBC News - Top stories -
The 6 best places to buy prescription sunglasses online (and save money)
If you already have a valid eyeglass prescription, you can save money by shopping for prescription sunglasses online.CBS News - Top stories -
Amazon launches same-day prescription delivery in New York and Los Angeles
Amazon, which rolled out its online pharmacy service in 2020, is adding prescription medications to its roster of same-day delivery items.CNBC - Business - New York -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sanders goes after Ozempic cost
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Sanders goes after Ozempic cost Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is demanding pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk slash prices of its two blockbuster drugs ...The Hill - Politics -
UN chief urges immediate ceasefire on Rafah visit
Antonio Guterres called on Israel to give "total, unfettered" access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
Macron Urges Brazilian Companies to ‘Believe More’ in France
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Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 1.2% Thursday, and silver rose 0.7%. For the quarter, both metals posted gains.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hidden Hospital Fees Cost Patients Hundreds of Dollars
Unsuspecting patients are finding themselves at the mercy of institutions tacking on the bills.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nissan looks for partnerships to cut electric vehicle costs
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivalsFinancial Times - World -
Baltic leaders urge Nato members to bring back conscription
Presidents of Latvia and Estonia say European states in alliance should do more to prepare for Russian threatFinancial Times - Business -
Tory MPs urge tougher action on China after cyber-attacks
Senior Tories say ministers not holding China to account after Beijing targeted elections watchdog and politicians. Tory MPs have urged ministers to take a tougher approach towards China after the security services confirmed Beijing-backed hackers ...The Guardian - World - China -
Veteran group launches $500K ad blitz urging support for Ukraine
A veteran-focused progressive political action committee (PAC) is launching a half-million-dollar ad campaign urging seven House Republicans to support a Senate-passed national security bill featuring Ukraine aid. VoteVets's nonprofit arm, ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
St Helena urged to return remains of 325 formerly enslaved people to Africa
British overseas territory may face legal action over alleged failure to honour reburial plan after remains found during airport project. Scraping away generations of forgetting: my fight to honour the Africans buried on St HelenaA British ...The Guardian - World -
Extreme heat summit to urge leaders to act on threat from rising temperatures
IFRC and USAid staging conference to draw attention to risks and share best practice in disaster alerts and response. Two of the world’s biggest aid agencies will host an inaugural global summit on extreme heat on Thursday as directors warn that ...The Guardian - World -
In Disney proxy battle, second firm urges shareholders to elect Nelson Peltz
Proxy firm Egan-Jones was critical of Disney's entrance into 'the killing fields of the culture wars' in its recommendation to add two dissidents to the company's board.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Pearl urges Auburn fans to lay off Baker-Mazara
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl still isn't happy with a call that led to the costly ejection of Chad Baker-Mazara in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, but he's urging fans to lay off his starting guard.ESPN - Sports -
‘Get on a plane’: Danish minister urged to meet Greenland coil scandal women
Exclusive: Territory’s government calls for visit to listen to those thought to be living with consequences of forced fitting of IUDs. ‘I was only a child’: women tell of trauma of forced contraceptionThe Danish health minister should “get on a ...The Guardian - World -
Police urged to investigate BBC report's findings into Post Office scandal
Former sub-postmaster and politicians say evidence uncovered by the BBC should prompt police investigation.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine urges India to rethink ‘Soviet legacy’ of Russia ties
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visits New Delhi in an effort to draw it away from MoscowFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Newcastle’s Eddie Howe urges FA not to ‘throw the book’ at Sandro Tonali
Magpies’ manager says player has been punished enough‘I certainly hope there are no further consequences for Sandro’Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe believes Sandro Tonali has been punished sufficiently for his breaches of betting regulations and is ...The Guardian - World -
Visa, Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees in Settlement
Visa, Mastercard and the largest U.S. credit-card issuing banks have agreed to a settlement with merchants that have been suing them for nearly two decades.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Visa, Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees
The card networks would cap credit-card interchange fees for five years as part of a settlement with merchants.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Visa, Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees
The card networks would cap credit-card interchange fees for five years as part of a settlement with merchants.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Australia's February Inflation Comes in Lower Than Expected
Australia’s monthly inflation indicator came in below expectations in February, signaling that price pressures would likely continue to retreat over coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
The Surprising Way You Can Lower Employee Stress
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk says their employees have incredibly low stress levels. Let's dive into those numbers -- and how you can reduce stress in your business.Inc. - Business -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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Diners With Lower Incomes Shrink Their Fast Food Orders
McDonald's and Wendy's say they're seeing smaller orders and fewer visits from people earning less than $50,000 a year.Inc. - Business -
Brazil Aims to Lower Electricity Bills With Eletrobras Funds
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WSJ Letter Writers for Congress?
In appreciation of the everyday people from across the country who can succinctly summarize, defend or refute recent articles.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nissan to cut cost of making electric cars by nearly a third by 2030
Japanese carmaker aims to take on Chinese rivals, launching 16 EVs in the next three years. Business live – latest updatesNissan is planning to cut the costs of manufacturing electric vehicles by nearly a third by 2030, as it seeks to compete with ...The Guardian - World -
How will the cost of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crimes be counted at sentencing?
Disputes over how much FTX customers have lost come to the fore as crypto exchange founder awaits his fate in US courtFinancial Times - Business -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations