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Shareholders tell Starbucks to examine its commitment to worker rights amid union fight
Hours after former Chief Executive Howard Schultz was accused of union-busting in front of a congressional committee, Starbucks Corp. disclosed…
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Amsterdam’s message to young male visitors from Great Britain: Stay home
“‘[C]oming to Amsterdam for a messy night? Stay away.’ ” Yes, that’s the message the Netherlands’ capital is sending, in…
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Biden: GOP policies would surrender tech economy to China
DURHAM, North Carolina — DURHAM, North Carolina (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Republicans’ ideas for cutting the…
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Silicon Valley Bank collapsed at a speed not seen since a rogue trader brought down Barings, says Bank of England’s Bailey
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank occurred at a speed not seen since a rogue trader killed off the two-centuries…
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Democrats blame retirees’ potential retirement savings loss on ‘Republican debt crisis’
Americans may lose $20,000 in retirement savings, and face issues getting their Social Security checks if the debt ceiling isn’t…
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Google asks judge to dismiss Justice Department’s lawsuit claiming digital-ad monopoly
Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG, -2.83% GOOGL, -2.83% Google asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss the federal government’s antitrust lawsuit that’s…
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Wind-power industry predicts rapid growth in 2023, just in time for Biden’s offshore push
An optimistic global report on the outlook for wind energy issued Monday bodes well for recent announcements in the U.S.,…
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No regulation or law can fix incompetent bank management, former FDIC chief says
“ Where was SVB’s Board of Directors? How could they not have a hedging strategy? ” After every banking crisis,…
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How do current bank woes compare with troubles of centuries past? The situation is ‘relatively rare,’ researchers say.
Banking-sector jitters are on the minds of depositors, investors and policy makers, but how do the current problems compare with…
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Biden calls for Congress to pass assault-weapons ban after Nashville school shooting
President Joe Biden on Monday reiterated his call for Congress to take action on gun control following a shooting in…
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