US economy

Walgreens Set to Pay $350 Million Over Opioid Prescription Practices

News Summary Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice,…

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FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Sneaky Billing Practices

News Summary The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging deceptive billing practices related to its…

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Japanese Finance Minister Engages in Key Currency Talks

News Summary Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato is in Washington for crucial meetings with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The…

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New Tariffs on Solar Imports Raise Eyebrows and Concerns

News Summary The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced significant tariffs on solar cells from four Southeast Asian countries, aiming…

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DHL Express Pauses High-Value Package Deliveries to US

News Summary DHL Express has announced a temporary suspension of high-value package deliveries to the US for items valued over…

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WWT Ranks No. 10 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025

News Summary World Wide Technology (WWT) has achieved an impressive ranking of No. 10 on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to…

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Instagram Launches AI Initiative to Protect Teen Users

News Summary Instagram is introducing new AI technology aimed at keeping teen users safe online. This system will detect underage…

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China Maintains Loan Prime Rates Amid Economic Signals

News Summary China's central bank has decided to keep its loan prime rates unchanged, with the 1-year LPR at 3.1%…

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Encompass Health Announces Annual Stockholder Meeting

News Summary Encompass Health Corp. has scheduled their annual stockholder meeting for May 1, 2025, to take place via live…

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United Airlines Flight Returns Following Wildlife Encounter

News Summary A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route to Edmonton faced an emergency after hitting an animal during takeoff…

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