Chuck Schumer's call to action is based on his concern that such mergers could grant oil giants excessive influence over gas prices, leading to potential price increases that would impact consumers.
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SNAP Benefits 2024: Storm-Affected Residents to Receive Replacement Applications, Extended Deadline
More households in storm-affected counties can now submit replacement applications for SNAP benefits.
Japan's Finance Minister Stresses Close Coordination with Bank of Japan
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told reporters about the importance of the government cooperating and coordinating its financial goals with the Bank of Japan.
Joe Biden Signs Law Banning Uranium Imports From Russia to Revive America's Nuclear Fuel Industry
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that bans imports of enriched uranium from Russia. Uranium is the fuel most used by nuclear power plants.
Boeing Firefighter Lockout Draws Protests From Union Leaders, Lawmakers
Union leaders and lawmakers on Monday strongly criticized Boeing for locking out its unionized firefighters and urged the company to reach a fair contract agreement.
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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile will pay $10.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging they lied about their "unlimited" and "free" plans.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to report a drop in its second quarter 2024 interest rates, which could be estimated to be at 2.3%.
The Federal Court denied an injunction against platform X (previously known Twitter) for Wakely church stabbing tweets.
Nearly two-thirds of workers voting in favor of strike authorization reflects growing concerns among employees about their working conditions.
The public has been cautioned by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) about Quantum AI, an organization that is suspected of carrying out fraudulent activities involving virtual assets and pretending to be Elon Musk.
Former UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi admitted paying nearly £5 million to authorities to resolve tax affairs following an inquiry into a multi-million-pound settlement with HMRC over YouGov shares, maintaining it was non-deliberate.
New Social Security Administration regulations aim to boost benefits and redefine assistance criteria, potentially alleviating financial burdens for millions of SSI and SNAP benefits recipients.
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic has reportedly indicated that the US economy is likely slowing down, which could prompt interest rate cuts this year.
The price transparency law of California will take effect on July 1. Here's what you need to know.
