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US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules By Reuters

US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules By Reuters

By Andrew Chung, John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Friday to put on hold new federal air pollution rules from President Joe Biden’s administration to tighten limits on mercury and methane,…

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As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers

As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers

For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops. According to the company, in that time the platform has published…

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What does the edge of the universe look like?

What does the edge of the universe look like?

What does the edge of the universe look like? Lily, age 7, Harcourt What a great question! In fact, this is one of those questions humans will continue to ask until the end of time.…

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Oil prices flat as Middle East conflict counters ample supply outlook By Reuters

Oil prices flat as Middle East conflict counters ample supply outlook By Reuters

By Gabrielle Ng and Nicole Jao SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices were subdued on Friday, but remained on track for strong weekly gains, as investors weighed the prospect of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting crude…

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More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?

More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?

Back in 1970, the economist Milton Friedman famously argued that businesses have a single responsibility: to increase profit. For decades, the so-called “Friedman doctrine” amounted to dogma in certain circles, including at many business schools.…

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Exclusive-Spain calls for compromise with China ahead of EU vote on EV tariffs By Reuters

Exclusive-Spain calls for compromise with China ahead of EU vote on EV tariffs By Reuters

By Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) – The European Union should seek a compromise and negotiated outcome with China, Spain said on Thursday, on the eve of a crucial EU vote on electric vehicle (EV) tariffs.…

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UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a court-appointed monitor

UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a court-appointed monitor

The United Auto Workers is taking steps toward holding strikes that could interfere with some of Stellantis’ operations in the United States. Stellantis, formed in 2021 through a merger, is the international automaker that makes…

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How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?

How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?

Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of shoes. But how regularly should runners fork out hundreds of dollars on their next pair? Conventional wisdom tells us…

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Oil climbs on prospects of wider MidEast war, ample supply caps gains By Reuters

Oil climbs on prospects of wider MidEast war, ample supply caps gains By Reuters

By Gabrielle Ng and Georgina McCartney SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday as the prospect of a widening Middle East conflict that could disrupt crude oil flows from the key exporting region overshadowed…

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Grocery stores that donate expiring food − instead of price discounting or discarding − make higher profits

Grocery stores that donate expiring food − instead of price discounting or discarding − make higher profits

All major supermarkets and retailers that sell groceries, such as Kroger, Walmart and Costco, give large amounts of food to food banks and pantries. In 2022, retailers donated close to 2 billion pounds of food…

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