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Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be recycled, a state-appointed commission alleged this month.

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California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law with ‘deceptive’ labeling

December 28, 2021 at 8:22 a.m.

Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be recycled, a state-appointed commission alleged...

Chicago-based United canceled 120 flights for Friday, while Atlanta-based Delta said it has canceled about 90. Both said they were working to contact passengers so they would not be stranded at airports.

As COVID spikes, United, Delta cancel dozens of flights

December 24, 2021 at 5:02 a.m.

Chicago-based United canceled 120 flights for Friday, while Atlanta-based Delta said it has canceled about 90. Both said they were working to contact passengers so they would not be stranded...

State Department also said it has extended indefinitely the authorization to waive the in-person interview for applicants renewing a visa in the same visa class within 48 months of the prior visa’s expiration.

US to waive H-1B in-person interviews through 2022

December 23, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.

State Department also said it has extended indefinitely the authorization to waive the in-person interview for applicants renewing a visa in the same visa class within 48 months of the...

The Market Facilitation Program in 2018 and 2019 distributed $23 billion in payments to farmers under the USDA's Farm Service Agency to help offset the heavy blows farmers faced in the wake of Trump's trade war with China and other top export markets.

GAO report: Trump aid policy overpaid corn farmers by $3 billion

December 21, 2021 at 4:32 a.m.

The Market Facilitation Program in 2018 and 2019 distributed $23 billion in payments to farmers under the USDA's Farm Service Agency to help offset the heavy blows farmers faced in...

Starbucks, which has not had unionized employees anywhere in the United States for years, did not object to the Elmwood results, the NLRB confirmed.

NLRB: Starbucks workers at New York store can form a union

December 18, 2021 at 4:41 a.m.

Starbucks, which has not had unionized employees anywhere in the United States for years, did not object to the Elmwood results, the NLRB confirmed.

The company has been accused of pushing massive amounts of its OxyContin pain drug on patients, while underplaying its potential for addiction and abuse, which it has denied. It filed for bankruptcy in 2019, facing a slew of legal claims over the drug.

Judge tosses deal shielding Sacklers from opioid claims

December 18, 2021 at 5:09 a.m.

The company has been accused of pushing massive amounts of its OxyContin pain drug on patients, while underplaying its potential for addiction and abuse, which it has denied. It filed...

Dominion's lawsuit, filed in March, accused Fox of trying to boost its TV ratings by amplifying false conspiracy theories that the company rigged the presidential election against Republican Donald Trump, who lost to Joe Biden, a Democrat.

Fox News loses bid to toss Dominion defamation lawsuit

December 18, 2021 at 5:11 a.m.

Dominion's lawsuit, filed in March, accused Fox of trying to boost its TV ratings by amplifying false conspiracy theories that the company rigged the presidential election against Republican Donald Trump,...

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, has soared since right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro took office in 2019 and rolled back environmental protections. He has said he aims for more farming and mining to lift the region out of poverty.

EU supermarkets shun Brazilian beef over deforestation links

December 16, 2021 at 2:07 a.m.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, has soared since right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro took office in 2019 and rolled back environmental protections. He has said he aims...

The Democratic-led House will also need to approve the bill before sending it to Biden for his signature. The chamber was expected to take the matter up later on Tuesday.

Senate approves raising the debt limit

December 14, 2021 at 4:29 p.m.

The Democratic-led House will also need to approve the bill before sending it to Biden for his signature. The chamber was expected to take the matter up later on Tuesday.

G7's CEO said the Tesla Model 3 owners in its fleet would be fully compensated for lost earnings during the suspension and that the company was looking for alternatives so the drivers could resume driving for G7 as soon as possible.

Paris taxi company suspends use of Tesla Model 3

December 14, 2021 at 11:04 a.m.

G7's CEO said the Tesla Model 3 owners in its fleet would be fully compensated for lost earnings during the suspension and that the company was looking for alternatives so...

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