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Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement

The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states. Chemours Company, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), Water Pollution, Hazardous and […]

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Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom

The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices. Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Computers and the Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Chips,

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Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Bayer Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer

The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims.The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims. Liability for Products, Decisions and Verdicts, Defoliants and Herbicides, Hazardous and Toxic Substances,

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Marianne Lake, a Potential Dimon Successor, Leaves JPMorgan

Another potential successor, Marianne Lake, is leaving JPMorgan, as the longstanding chief executive enters his third decade atop the bank.Another potential successor, Marianne Lake, is leaving JPMorgan, as the longstanding chief executive enters his third decade atop the bank. Appointments and Executive Changes, Banking and Financial Institutions, Boards of Directors, Executives and Management (Theory), JPMorgan Chase

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Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices

A closely watched measure of inflation ticked up as the conflict in the Middle East inflated energy prices.A closely watched measure of inflation ticked up as the conflict in the Middle East inflated energy prices. Inflation (Economics), US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), United States Economy, Economic Conditions and Trends, Budgets and Budgeting Read More

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The Taylor Swift Wedding and a Hot New York Summer

Should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in New York City, their nuptials would be another economic event for the Big Apple.Should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in New York City, their nuptials would be another economic event for the Big Apple. internal-storyline-no, Swift, Taylor, Kelce, Travis, Madison Square Garden, Weddings

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Larry Sanger, a Wikipedia Founder, Is Barred From Editing on the Site

A vote to bar Larry Sanger indefinitely from the volunteer community of Wikipedia came days after he submitted a proposal on “intellectual diversity.”A vote to bar Larry Sanger indefinitely from the volunteer community of Wikipedia came days after he submitted a proposal on “intellectual diversity.” Wikipedia, Larry Sanger, Computers and the Internet Read More

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Big Companies Aim to Ease A.I. Transition for American Workers

OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon and Microsoft have signed on to an effort led by Gina Raimondo, a former commerce secretary.OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon and Microsoft have signed on to an effort led by Gina Raimondo, a former commerce secretary. Artificial Intelligence, United States Politics and Government, Labor and Jobs, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Raimondo, Gina M, Raise Us Read

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Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz

Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy.Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Ships and Shipping, Shortages, Pipelines, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Supply Chain, Natural Gas, Center for Strategic and International

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U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over

The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs. Federal Reserve System, Warsh, Kevin M, Inflation (Economics), Prices

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