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VW’s Xinjiang Plant Is No Longer Making Cars Amid Human-Rights Concerns

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on VW’s Xinjiang Plant Is No Longer Making Cars Amid Human-Rights Concerns
A visit to the factory by the German car maker’s China head reignites criticism over its presence in a region where authorities face allegations of using forced labor.

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Macy’s, Best Buy Sales Decline, Reflecting Shopper Pullback

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Macy’s, Best Buy Sales Decline, Reflecting Shopper Pullback
Consumers pulled back on purchases of apparel and electronics in recent months while continuing to spend on groceries and other necessities, according to some of the largest U.S. retailers.

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Walmart CEO Plans to Stay in Role at Least Three More Years

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart CEO Plans to Stay in Role at Least Three More Years
With Doug McMillon, 56, Walmart’s fourth CEO since founder Sam Walton, decision to remain at the helm, the company has time to name his successor.

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Fox News Defamation Case Tests Reach of Press Protections

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fox News Defamation Case Tests Reach of Press Protections
Legal observers say Dominion’s lawsuit could overcome traditional free-speech defense for news media.

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The New Tech That Will Take Us Beyond the Smartphone. Maybe.

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The New Tech That Will Take Us Beyond the Smartphone. Maybe.
At the MWC 2023 mobile trade show, industry leaders are pitching all sorts of future technologies. We cut through the buzzword blabber.

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Elon Musk Confirms Mexico Factory Plan in Mapping Out Costly Vision for Tesla

March 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Confirms Mexico Factory Plan in Mapping Out Costly Vision for Tesla
Shares in the electric-vehicle maker dropped in after-hours trading as the remarks unfolded.

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Eli Lilly to Cut Prices of Insulin Drugs by 70%

March 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Eli Lilly to Cut Prices of Insulin Drugs by 70%
Facing pressure to curb diabetes-treatment costs, the company will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulin and take other steps to make it easier for patients to afford the drugs.

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How Many People Does Elon Musk Need to Run Twitter? Silicon Valley Wants to Know.

March 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Many People Does Elon Musk Need to Run Twitter? Silicon Valley Wants to Know.
Users complain about glitches and employees say they are stretched thin, but the site largely keeps running.

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Trucks Hauling U.S. Mail Frequently Violate Safety Rules. ​Crashes Killed ​79 PeopleSince 2020.

March 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trucks Hauling U.S. Mail Frequently Violate Safety Rules. ​Crashes Killed ​79 PeopleSince 2020.
USPS, under pressure on costs, contracts trucking companies at cut rates and pushes them to meet aggressive delivery schedules.

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GM Cuts About 500 Salaried Workers

March 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM Cuts About 500 Salaried Workers
Company says it must prepare for ‘critically important year.’

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