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Maersk Agrees to Settlement with US Labor Department After Firing Whistleblower

Maersk Agrees to Settlement with US Labor Department After Firing Whistleblower

Maersk Line agreed to a settlement offered by the US Labor Department in relation to an alleged retaliatory termination of a container ship seaman who revealed questionable practices and potential safety concerns onboard the company’s vessels.


Biotech Boss Jacob VanLandingham Pleads Guilty Over Welfare Fund Case

Biotech executive Jacob VanLandingham pleaded guilty to a fraud charge after allegedly improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug in the largest public corruption case in the history of the state of Mississippi.

PA-Based Federal Judge Denies Blocking FTC’s Noncompete Ban

A Pennsylvania-based federal judge ruled to decline calls to block bans on noncompete agreements issued by the Federal Trade Commission, which was a divergence from an earlier decision at a Texas counterpart earlier this month.

FTC Investigates 8 Companies on ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Practices

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered eight companies to provide information the agency said was offering products and services that use personal data to set prices based on a shopper’s individual characteristics.


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Joe Biden Stands Down From White House Race — Here’s How the Business World Reacted
US President Joe Biden announced that he was standing down from the country’s presidential election this November, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris on his stead.
Elon Musk to Move X, SpaceX HQs from California to Texas After Newsom Passes Trans Rights Law
Elon Musk made his intention to move the headquarters of his companies SpaceX and X, formerly Twitter, from California to Texas after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a transgender rights law.
Business Executives Divided Over Trump Picking JD Vance as VP Running Mate
Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump announced on the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday (July 15) that he has chosen first-term Ohio senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, triggering reactions from business executives across multiple sectors.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Grounded After Stage 2 Anomaly in Latest Starlink Launch
SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 space transportation fleet has been grounded after an unusual failure in its second stage caused its payload, 20 of the company’s Starlink satellites, to deploy in a lower-than-expected orbit and eventually burn into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Amazon’s Prime Day is Coming Up — Here’s How to Redeem a Gift Card
With Prime Day imminent, people could be able to pay for purchases using Amazon gift cards, which can be redeemed using the Amazon website or app.
PepsiCo, Conagra Seek to Compensate Rising Food Prices with Grocery Deals
Food and snack powerhouses PepsiCo and Conagra Brands announced that they had lower-than-expected revenue and unit sales, citing consumers’ pushback on pricey food items.
Delta Draws Flak Over Social Media Post on Palestinian Flag Pins
Delta Airlines recently came under fire for its response to a social media post about its flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins.
Russia's Plot to Assassinate CEO of German Arms Firm Supplying Ukraine Thwarted by US, Germany
Russia's attempted assassination plot targeting Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, a major German arms manufacturer supplying Ukraine, was thwarted by US and German authorities.
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Found Guilty of Securities Fraud
Defunct hedge fund firm Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang has been found guilty of securities and market manipulation fraud which prosecutors claimed cost global investment banks billions.
Delta Air Lines Strikes Deal With Riyadh Air to Operate Flights Between US and Saudi Arabia
Delta Air Lines and startup Riyadh Air have entered into a partnership to connect the US and Saudi Arabia with regularly operated flights.
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