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New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion
Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday Read More
Business News
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Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risks
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China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness persisted
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Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch tax plan
President Joe Biden will begin three straight days of campaigning in Pennsylvania in his childhood hometown of Scranton
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China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness persisted
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Stock market today: World shares track slump on Wall St triggered by strong US spending data
Shares have skidded in Europe and Asia following a slump on Wall Street after a report showed American shoppers spent more at retailers last month than expected
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Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street slump triggered by strong US spending data
Asian shares have skidded following a slump on Wall Street after higher yields in the U.S. bond market cranked up pressure on stocks
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Owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are charged with COVID fraud
Federal authorities have indicted the owners of a Colorado funeral home on criminal charges for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds from the U.S. government
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Inflation has slid again in Europe. Here's what that means for interest rates
Inflation has fallen again in Europe, to 2.4% in March
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Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history
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