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Elon Musk Comes Out Against Federal Electric-Vehicle Spending

December 6, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Comes Out Against Federal Electric-Vehicle Spending
The Tesla CEO took aim at a signature Biden administration legislative proposal and said China is adjusting to its growing position as a dominant world power in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

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Alibaba Reshuffles E-Commerce Teams Amid Competition, Slowing Growth

December 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba Reshuffles E-Commerce Teams Amid Competition, Slowing Growth
Alibaba said it would reorganize its e-commerce teams and appointed a new chief financial officer, as the tech giant faces increasing competition in China, slowing growth and a plummeting stock price.

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CNN President Jeff Zucker Protected Chris Cuomo. Then Came a U-Turn.

December 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CNN President Jeff Zucker Protected Chris Cuomo. Then Came a U-Turn.
The network boss fired the star anchor on Saturday, leaving a hole in the channel’s prime-time lineup.

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Kohl’s Urged to Consider Sale by Activist Investor

December 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kohl’s Urged to Consider Sale by Activist Investor
Activist Engine Capital sent a letter also pressing the department-store chain to consider a separation of its e-commerce business.

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U.S. Plans to Fast-Track Revamped Covid-19 Vaccines

December 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Plans to Fast-Track Revamped Covid-19 Vaccines
Federal regulators said cases have been identified in 16 states and that the Food and Drug Administration is already in conversations about streamlining authorization for revamped vaccines.

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California Dairy Farmers Struggle to Stay in the ‘Got Milk’ State

December 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on California Dairy Farmers Struggle to Stay in the ‘Got Milk’ State
Recurring droughts add to challenges in the nation’s top milk producer, causing farmers to move, close or turn to growing crops. “We’re scared to death we’ll have one more dry year.”

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Wages Shoot Up in Travel, Food and Other In-Demand Industries

December 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wages Shoot Up in Travel, Food and Other In-Demand Industries
The jobs report showed U.S. wages continue to rise at a brisk pace in November. Signs also emerged that wage growth may be moderating.

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Spotify Removes Some Comedians’ Work From Streaming Service

December 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Spotify Removes Some Comedians’ Work From Streaming Service
A push for royalty payments on comedic material has sidelined the work of Jim Gaffigan, John Mulaney and hundreds of other comedians on Spotify.

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Nvidia’s Deal Setback Eased by Soaring Chip Demand

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The FTC has sued to block Nvidia’s proposed takeover of Arm Holdings. But analysts say exploding growth in semiconductor demand is expected to ease the setback facing the chip maker if it can’t complete the deal.

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Think Your Job’s Rough? Try Being the Assistant Manager

December 3, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Think Your Job’s Rough? Try Being the Assistant Manager
In a tight labor market, assistant managers have had to pitch in as cashiers, line cooks and dishwashers—generally without additional pay for extra hours on the job. “Thankless, overworked and underpaid.”

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