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CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for ‘Last-Mile’ Drivers

December 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for ‘Last-Mile’ Drivers
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart deposited drivers’ pay into accounts with payment platform Branch Messenger without the drivers’ consent.

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Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion

December 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion
The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.

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Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World’s No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger

December 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World’s No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger
Honda’s chief executive said the move wasn’t a rescue of troubled Nissan.

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DexCom, Abbott Agree to Settlement in Patent Litigation

December 25, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on DexCom, Abbott Agree to Settlement in Patent Litigation
The companies have been involved in global patent litigation, with both having accused the other of infringing certain patents, and each has filed counterclaims and actions to invalidate the other party’s patents.

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American Airlines Says Flights Resuming After Technical Issue

December 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Airlines Says Flights Resuming After Technical Issue
The carrier had briefly halted all flights on a high-pressure day for holiday travel.

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Swiss Airbus Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Austria

December 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Swiss Airbus Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Austria
One crew member was in intensive care after engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit forced the landing, the airline said.

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U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan

December 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan
The U.K. government is calling on manufacturers for their views on how to end the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030.

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Nippon’s U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review

December 23, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nippon’s U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.

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Woodside, Chevron Agree to Asset Swap

December 23, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Woodside, Chevron Agree to Asset Swap
Chevron and Woodside Energy agreed to an asset swap that they said will sharpen their focus on the massive LNG operations they each operate in Western Australia.

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Ant Group Warns Against ‘False’ IPO Rumors

December 22, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ant Group Warns Against ‘False’ IPO Rumors
The Chinese fintech company, co-founded by billionaire Jack Ma, said it has no plans to go public, striking back at social-media posts contending the company was exploring a potential backdoor listing.

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