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EPA moves to make US polluters pay for cleanup of two forever chemicals
Superfund law requires industries responsible for PFOA and PFOS contamination in water or soil to pay for cleanup. The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated two forever chemicals that have been used in cookware, carpets and ...The Guardian - World -
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outletABC News - Tech -
US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, JapanABC News - World -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 0.7% at a new record high Friday, and silver rose 1.7%, up 15 of the past 17 sessions. Both metals posted a gain for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants.NBC News - Top stories -
Markets are a frog in boiling water on Iran-Israel
While the reaction to the latest hostilities has been tame, the global economy is too fragile for a new crisisFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency's designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substancesABC News - Top stories -
EPA declares 2 forever chemicals are 'hazardous,' putting polluters on the hook for cleanup
The Biden administration on Friday designated two pervasive pollutants as “hazardous substances” — making it easier to put companies that dumped them on the hook for cleanup costs. The move, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ...The Hill - Politics -
Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuringFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Ken Griffin’s trading firm blasts Trump Media boss as ‘loser’
Citadel Securities attacks Devin Nunes after letter to Nasdaq raises concerns over naked short sellingFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
You could claim up to $500 from Walmart as a part of a $45 million class action lawsuit—here's how to check
A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart overcharged customers for certain weighted goods and bagged citrus. How to file a claim for a cash payout up to $500.CNBC - Business -
Go and Drink Water Somewhere Else, Colombian President Tells Bogota Residents
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‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures. One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve ...The Guardian - World -
Water Facilities Warned to Improve Cybersecurity As Nation-State Hackers Pounce
The water sector is under pressure to improve cybersecurity protections as hacking threats grow.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK watchdog sends fresh warning to water utilities over dividends
Ofwat criticises failure to improve infrastructure in letter seen by Financial TimesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
They Bet Against the Dollar. Now They're Paying the Price.
The dollar recently hit a 34-year high against the yen, sending ripples through global markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
We’re paying off medical debt wrong
We must rein in high prices and improve insurance coverage and hospital financial assistance so we can stamp out medical debt at the source.The Hill - Politics -
Alvin Bragg Is Robbing Trump to Pay Donald
A candidate can give unlimited money to his or her campaign. If funds are improper, they go back to the donor.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Girl opens lemonade stand to pay for mom's headstone
A lot of kids in America want to run a lemonade stand, but not many feel like they have to. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Alabama, where 7-year-old Emouree Johnson started her business after an unthinkable tragedy a few weeks ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Microsoft Ups Ante in AI Race With China Through Stake in Abu Dhabi Firm
The $1.5 billion deal between the U.S. tech firm and Abu Dhabi-based G42 signals a pivot for the Gulf state toward WashingtonThe Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Norris takes Chinese GP sprint race pole, Hamilton second - reaction
Follow live text and audio commentary from practice and sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.BBC News - Top stories -
Top Female Founders on Why Women Are Good for Business
From inhabiting leadership roles to thinking critically and with empathy, women's unique skillset can't be underestimated.Inc. - Business -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 04/22/24ABC News - Entertainment -
FBI Warns on Chinese Cyberattacks as Texas Towns Report Russian Hacks on Water Systems
State-backed attacks on U.S. infrastructure are increasing, and federal law enforcement calls out China's "Volt Typhoon" hacking campaign.Inc. - Business - Russia -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
E.P.A. Will Make Polluters Pay to Clean Up Two PFAS Compounds
The step follows an extraordinary move that requires utilities to reduce the levels of carcinogenic PFAS compounds in drinking water to near-zero.The New York Times - Top stories -
LOOK: Mets pay tribute to 'concrete jungle' with new City Connect uniforms
The Mets are ditching their classic orange and blue look with their new jerseysCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Regulators Restart Bid to Curb Bonus Pay on Wall Street
Incentive-compensation rules are required by the 2010 Dodd-Frank law but have yet to be put in place.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Shopify Just Revealed a New Points-System Approach to Pay Raises
Here's the secret: You're probably doing something similar.Inc. - Business -
Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.CBS News - Politics - US Open -
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.The New York Times - World -
Schlumberger posts profit gain for first quarter as revenue tops estimates
International revenue for the oil-services company rose 18% to offset softness in North America, Schlumberger’s CEO said.MarketWatch - Business -
Swifties praise 'The Tortured Poets Department' as it blasts to the top of U.S. charts
Swifties are ready for the new album's release at midnight ET.NBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024
Mortgage rates topped 7 percent for the first time this year, according to data released Friday by Freddie Mac. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.1 percent this week, up from 6.88 percent the week before. “As rates trend higher, ...The Hill - Politics - Mortgage -
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.The New York Times - Top stories -
Video of officials signing bilateral agreement falsely shared as 'Indonesia paying off debts to China'
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Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists
The collective group of Summer Games sports has criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris OlympicsABC News - Sports