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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s environmental jewels. U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum [...]
Metsera shareholders vote for up to $10 billion acquisition by Pfizer
(Reuters) -Metsera shareholders on Thursday approved Pfizer’s takeover offer worth up to $10 billion, according to a preliminary vote count, securing a critical re-entry into the lucrative obesity treatment market for the U.S. drug giant after a fierce bidding war with Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk. The approval paves the way [...]
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers strike at 65 stores on Red Cup Day to protest stalled contract talks with the company.
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Federal workers express relief and frustration as the record 43-day shutdown ends, ensuring back pay after weeks without paychecks.
FAA keeps flight cuts at 6% as shutdown ends
FAA holds flight reductions at 6% after more controllers return to work as Trump signs bill ending the record 43-day shutdown.
House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
House lawmakers return after eight weeks to vote on a bill to end the 43-day federal government shutdown and restore funding.
Anthropic invests $50B in AI data centers, Microsoft expands
Anthropic plans $50B in AI data centers; Microsoft builds new Atlanta facility as tech giants expand energy-heavy AI infrastructure.
With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown’s end
Small business owners hit by delays and lost contracts hope for recovery as the historic government shutdown nears its end.
Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says
New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank may soon restart bond purchases to maintain control of short-term rates.
Atlanta Fed’s Raphael Bostic to retire in February
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will retire in February, opening a key Fed seat as Trump seeks more influence over the central bank.
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Airlines canceled over 9,000 U.S. flights after FAA cuts to ease pressure on short-staffed control towers during shutdown.
Wendy’s to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants to cut costs
Wendy’s plans to close up to 300 U.S. restaurants to boost profits and modernize remaining stores amid falling sales.
