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Rising Shipping Costs Are Companies’ Latest Inflation Riddle

September 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rising Shipping Costs Are Companies’ Latest Inflation Riddle
From Michelin tires to Pampers diapers, transportation expenses are working their way through global supply chains.

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Justice Department Fights Pact That Would Shield Sacklers

September 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Fights Pact That Would Shield Sacklers
The Justice Department, continuing its fight against a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that would shield the family who owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma from opioid lawsuits, wants to pause the deal until after appeals courts have weighed in.

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U.S. Economy Shows Resilience During Delta Surge

September 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Economy Shows Resilience During Delta Surge
Americans increased spending at retailers last month, while employers have largely resisted the urge to lay off workers, both signs of strong demand in the economy.

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Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show.

September 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show.
Employees raised alarms about how the site is used in developing countries, where its user base is already huge and expanding. In many instances Facebook’s response is inadequate or nothing at all.

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FDA Says Covid-19 Vaccines Remain Effective Without Boosters

September 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FDA Says Covid-19 Vaccines Remain Effective Without Boosters
Food and Drug Administration scientists expressed skepticism that an apparent diminished protection is rendering the vaccines less effective.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches First All-Civilian Flight to Orbit

September 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches First All-Civilian Flight to Orbit
The Inspiration4 mission, led by billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman, would take Americans the farthest into space since 2009.

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In House Tax Bill, Companies Get Return of Higher Rates but Not the Breaks

September 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In House Tax Bill, Companies Get Return of Higher Rates but Not the Breaks
Where Republican legislation in 2017 restructured how the U.S. taxed corporations at home and abroad, the new bill largely keeps existing rules but raises tax rates.

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Canadian Pacific Reaches $27 Billion Deal to Buy Kansas City Southern

September 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Canadian Pacific Reaches $27 Billion Deal to Buy Kansas City Southern
A rival bidder, Canadian National Railway, has dropped its pursuit, bringing to a close a monthslong battle.

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Facebook Tried to Make Its Platform a Healthier Place. It Got Angrier Instead.

September 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Tried to Make Its Platform a Healthier Place. It Got Angrier Instead.
A big 2018 algorithm change was designed to encourage positive interaction with friends and family. Company documents show how it had the opposite effect, rewarding outrage and sensationalism. CEO Mark Zuckerberg resisted proposed fixes if it meant harming the business.

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New iPhone 13 Pro and Watch Series 7 Unveiled at Apple Event

September 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on New iPhone 13 Pro and Watch Series 7 Unveiled at Apple Event
After weeks of turbulent headlines, CEO Tim Cook took the virtual stage in an attempt to return attention to the key driver of the tech company’s success: the iPhone.

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