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5 Things to Know About India’s Economy Under Modi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term, India’s growth has received the attention of the world’s investors but inequality has deepened. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/business/india-economy-election-takeaways.html

India Election: What 10 Years of Modi Has Meant for the Economy

Narendra Modi has kept India on its swift upward path among the world’s largest economies. Many Indians are better off, though wealth gaps have widened. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/01/business/india-economy-election.html

Daniel C. Lynch, Founder of Major Computer Exhibition, Dies at 82

After working on the earliest version of the internet, he saw its potential and founded a conference on computer networking equipment. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/technology/daniel-c-lynch-dead.html

AllTrails Proves Vital for Hikers of All Levels

Fourteen years and one Apple App of the Year award in, AllTrails has become something rare: a tool that works for both experts and newbies. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/style/alltrails.html

As Graffiti Moves From Eyesore to Amenity, Landlords Try to Cash In

Brands, developers and even city officials are embracing the global appeal of street art, but the boom comes with questions about preserving a neighborhood’s cultural cachet. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/business/graffiti-real-estate-gentrification.html

Can We Engineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?

Blocking solar rays. Sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Ideas that sound like science fiction are now starting to become reality, raising concerns about safety. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/climate/climate-change-carbon-capture-ccs.html

AT&T Passcodes for Millions Are Reset After Leak of Customer Records

Nearly eight million customers and 65.4 million former account holders were affected by the data breach, the company said. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/30/business/att-passcodes-reset-data-breach.html

How S.M.U., Once the Rogue of College Sports, Got Back to the Big Time

For those wanting to trace the evolution of money and college sports over the past half-century, Southern Methodist offers a perfect example. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/30/business/southern-methodist-university-college-sports.html

For Cesar Conde, NBC’s News Chief, Corporate Polish Meets Partisan Reality

Cesar Conde, a leader with an M.B.A. but limited journalism background, is facing the toughest scrutiny of his career. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/business/media/nbc-news-cesar-conde.html

‘Every Day Is Hard’: One Year Since Russia Jailed Evan Gershkovich

In a notorious high-security prison, Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal stays connected with supporters through letters as they keep up the pressure for his release. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/business/media/evan-gershkovich-wsj-russia.html

Linda Bean, an L.L. Bean Heir and a Conservative Donor, Dies at 82

A granddaughter of the celebrated Maine brand’s founder, she set out as an entrepreneur in her mid-60s and used her wealth to fund right-wing causes. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/business/linda-bean-dead.html

Auto Industry Expects Minimal Disruption From Port Shutdown

Baltimore is a top destination for car shipments, but companies are finding ways to use other ports on the East Coast. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/auto-industry-port-baltimore-bridge.html

Ninja, Twitch’s Top Streamer, Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Mr. Blevins, known as Ninja, said a mole removed from his foot during a recent checkup with a dermatologist was found to be a melanoma. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/health/tyler-blevins-skin-cancer-melanoma.html

Stephen Adams, Who Made Yale Music School Tuition-Free, Dies at 86

A billionaire businessman and a late-blooming piano aficionado, he set a record with the anonymous $100 million gift that he and his wife gave the school. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/stephen-adams-who-made-yale-music-school-tuition-free-dies-at-86.html

Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan Plans to Reopen With $1.5 Billion Loan

The conditional loan from the Energy Department is part of a broad effort to revive the use of nuclear energy in the United States. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/energy-environment/holtec-palisades-nuclear-plant-loan.html

Sean Combs’s Lawyer Says Rap Mogul Faced ‘Unprecedented Ambush’

A day after two of the entertainment executive’s homes were raided by federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations, his lawyer said his client is innocent. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/arts/music/diddy-sean-combs-raid-statement.html

Visa and Mastercard Agree to Cap Swipe Fees in Settlement

The deal could save merchants $30 billion over five years. It would also allow them to adjust prices based on the costs of accepting different credit cards. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/business/visa-mastercard-swipe-fees.html

Conservative Commentators Condemn Uproar at NBC

On Fox News and elsewhere, the commentators have expressed incredulity over the reaction to the hiring of Ronna McDaniel, the former chair of the Republican National Committee. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/business/media/conservative-commentators-condemn-uproar-nbc.html

In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge

The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/business/france-seine-carbon-emissions.html

NBC News Faces Rebellion Over Hiring of Former Republican Party Chair

In extraordinary on-air remarks, Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough and Chuck Todd questioned their own network’s decision to hire Ronna McDaniel as a political analyst. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/media/nbc-ronna-mcdaniel-rebellion.html

Tennessee Company Hired Children to Operate ‘Dangerous’ Machinery, Officials Say

Tuff Torq Corp. of Morristown, Tenn., must pay a fine of nearly $300,000 and set aside $1.5 million in profits to compensate 10 underage workers, the Labor Department said. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/tuff-torq-child-labor-fine.html

Chick-fil-A Shifts Its ‘No Antibiotic’ Chicken Policy

The fast food restaurant chain will continue to bar the use of antibiotics used to treat people but will permit the use of animal antibiotics. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/chick-fil-a-antibiotic-chicken.html

Biden, Promising Corporate Tax Increases, Has Cut Taxes Overall

President Biden has called for $5 trillion in new taxes on corporations and high earners. But his record so far is as a net tax cutter. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/us/politics/biden-taxes-cuts.html

Germany’s Solar Panel Industry, Once a Leader, Is Getting Squeezed

Domestic manufacturers are caught between China’s low prices and U.S. protectionist policies, even as demand increases. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/germany-solar-panels-china-protectionism.html

Big Republican Donor Jeff Yass Owned Shares in Trump Media Merger Partner

The billionaire Wall Street financier is also a major investor in ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, which faces a possible ban in the United States. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/business/jeff-yass-shares-trump-media-merger.html

Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous. What Next?

The hedge-funder who loves a public crusade — and taking charge — is on to a new stage of his career: online warrior. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/business/bill-ackman.html

China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan With Familiar Ideas

As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry the country is increasing factory overcapacity and plans more exports. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/business/china-development-forum-economy.html

How the Apple and Microsoft Antitrust Cases Compare

Prosecutors compare their new fight against Apple to the seminal case against Windows in the 1990s. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/23/business/dealbook/apple-microsoft-antitrust.html

United Airlines Faces Closer F.A.A. Scrutiny After Safety Incidents

The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/business/united-airlines-faa-safety.html

Stellantis to Recall Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s, Citing Airbag Issue

The recall could affect owners of Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s. The airbags have the potential to explode and hurl shrapnel. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/automobiles/stellantis-airbag-recall.html

NASA Is Recruiting a New Class of Astronauts

Victor Glover, a nine-year veteran of the astronaut corps who will fly around the moon in 2025, said the search for excellence and diversity were not mutually exclusive. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/science/nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-elon-musk.html

The A.I. Boom Makes Millions for an Unlikely Industry Player: Anguilla

The small Caribbean territory brought in $32 million last year, more than 10 percent of its G.D.P., from companies registering web addresses that end in .ai. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/business/artificial-intelligence-anguilla.html

A Birkin Bag Is Hard to Buy

But fans of the famed Hermès accessory say that the exclusivity is the whole point. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/style/birkin-bag-hermes-lawsuit.html

Shohei Ohtani Situation Shows Leagues Have Many Gambling Risks to Watch

The wagering situation involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter shows that people adjacent to the players and coaches can also be a risk. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/business/ohtani-interpreter-gambling-leagues.html

Merger of Trump’s Social Media Firm Could Provide Him Needed Cash

The former president’s social media company is finally set to go public. Mr. Trump could borrow against the value of his stake in the company. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/business/trump-truth-social-merger.html

Man Boarded Delta Flight Using Ticket Ruse, U.S. Says

By taking pictures of other passengers’ boarding passes on their phones, the man was able to board a Delta Air Lines flight in Salt Lake City on Sunday, according a federal complaint. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/business/delta-unticketed-passenger-arrested.html

U.F.C. Settles Antitrust Suit With Fighters for $335 Million

The organization’s parent company admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay the fighters, who had accused it of suppressing their pay. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/business/ufc-antitrust-lawsuit-settlement.html

U.S. Debt Races Toward Record This Decade, C.B.O. Warns

Recently passed spending limits have slightly improved the nation’s fiscal outlook. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/us/politics/debt-taxes-budget.html

Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder to Run Consumer A.I.

Mustafa Suleyman is leaving a start-up called Inflection to take the senior position with Microsoft. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/technology/mustafa-suleyman-google-gemini.html

Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years

Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive stimulus from the central bank. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/business/bank-of-japan-interest-rates.html

From Russia, Elaborate Tales of Fake Journalists

As the Ukraine war grinds on, the Kremlin has created increasingly complex fabrications online to discredit Ukraine’s leader and undercut aid. Some have a Hollywood-style plot twist. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/business/media/russia-fake-journalists.html

United Airlines Planes Have Seen 8 Incidents in 2 Weeks. What’s Going On?

While no one was injured, most of the mishaps required emergency landings or diversions. One safety expert said the incidents were not the result of “systemic problems.” source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/travel/united-airlines-boeing-airplane-safety.html

James D. Robinson III, Former Chief of American Express, Dies at 88

He led the company from 1977 to 1993 and helped transform Wall Street into a more competitive financial marketplace. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/business/james-d-robinson-3d-dead.html

The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.

The agency will be the first in the federal government to roll out a comprehensive plan to integrate the technology into a variety of uses, from fighting crime to helping disaster survivors. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/business/homeland-security-artificial-intelligence.html

Elon Musk to Open Source Grok Chatbot in Latest AI War Escalation

Mr. Musk’s move to open up the code behind Grok is the latest volley in a war to win the A.I. battle, after a suit against OpenAI on the same topic. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/technology/chatbot-xai-code-musk.html

Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness

The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/us/politics/khanna-tiktok-bill-senate.html

Margaret Grade, Whose California Inn Was Beloved by Stars, Dies at 72

Her Manka’s Inverness Lodge drew actors and writers who dined at Ms. Grade’s farm-to-table restaurant and reveled in her eccentric flair. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/dining/margaret-grade-dead.html

Phoebe Philo Finally Talks About Her Return to Fashion

In an exclusive interview, the designer talks about doing things as she wants them done, the weight of expectations and what happens next. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/style/phoebe-philo-chloe-celine.html

Little Suspense Over Russian Vote. What Comes Next Is Less Certain.

While there is little doubt about the vote’s outcome, there is concern that an emboldened President Putin may use a win to start a new war mobilization. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/world/europe/russia-election-mood.html

Little Suspense Over Russian Vote. What Comes Next Is Less Certain.

While there is little doubt about the vote’s outcome, there is concern that an emboldened President Putin may use a win to start a new war mobilization. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/17/world/europe/russia-elelction-mood.html

Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker

The carmaker and energy company settled with a Black man who had worked at its California factory and had won a $3 million judgment against the company. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/15/business/tesla-discrimination-lawsuit-settlement.html

Kushner Developing Deals Overseas Even as His Father-in-Law Runs for President

Donald Trump’s son-in-law, who was also a senior White House official, said he was close to finalizing real estate projects in Albania and Serbia. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/15/us/politics/jared-kushner-pursuing-development-deals-in-albania-and-serbia.html

Prosecutors Say Sam Bankman-Fried Should Get 40 to 50 Years in Jail

Mr. Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, faces a maximum penalty of 110 years. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/15/technology/sam-bankman-fried-sentencing.html

Soho House Seeks to Knock Back Its Critics

The members club operator disclosed improving financial results as it faces criticism from a short seller and weighs going private again. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/15/business/dealbook/soho-house-finance-critics.html

Sydell L. Miller, Self-Made Eyelash and Hair Care Mogul, Dies at 86

She and her husband, Arnold, made it big in the beauty industry by giving new skills, products and dignity to the workaday salon hairdresser. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/fashion/sydell-miller-dead.html

Sports Illustrated’s Future in Print Is Thrown Into Question

Its operators told employees that the last print edition would be in May, but its owner has signaled that it wants the magazine to endure. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/business/media/sports-illustrated-print-edition.html

JPMorgan Fined $348 Million for Lapses in Trade Monitoring

Regulators, which rely on the bank for information that helps prevent insider trading and market manipulation, said customer data from around 30 platforms was missing. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/business/jpmorgan-fine-trading-lapses.html

Taiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk

The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink service, which dominates the market, left Taiwan wary. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/business/taiwan-starlink-satellite.html

Family Dollar to Close Nearly 1,000 Stores

The chain has struggled for years. Its parent company, Dollar Tree, cited inflation, theft and reduced government benefits as challenges that had prompted the closings. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/business/family-dollar-stores-closing.html

Outdoor Voices to Close All Stores This Week

The athleisure retailer will go online only, according to employees who were surprised by the announcement. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/style/outdoor-voices-closing-stores.html

Malaysia Rises as Crucial Link in Chip Supply Chain

U.S. and European companies looking to diversify from China are expanding around Southeast Asia, a sign of how geopolitics is reshaping tech manufacturing. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/business/malaysia-semiconductors.html

Boeing Whistleblower Who Raised Quality Concerns Is Found Dead

John Barnett had accused the plane manufacturer for retaliating against him after he flagged problems he saw at Boeing’s 787 factory in South Carolina. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/business/john-barnett-boeing-whistleblower-dead.html

Alaska Airlines Flight Was Scheduled for Safety Check on Day Panel Blew Off

The 737 Max remained in service for a day after the airline’s engineers, concerned about warning lights, scheduled it to come in for maintenance. During that period, a door plug came off in flight. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/alaska-airlines-flight-door.html

Inflation Ticked Up Last Month, Backing the Fed’s Caution on Rate Cuts

Consumer prices climbed 3.2 percent last month from a year earlier, down notably from a 9.1 percent high in 2022, but still quicker than the roughly 2 percent that was normal before the pandemic. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/business/inflation-fed-interest-rates.html

‘Barbenheimer,’ and an Early Start, Boost Oscar Ratings to 4-Year High

ABC’s telecast of the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday drew 19.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/business/media/oscar-viewers-ratings.html

U.S. Judge Blocks Rule Extending Reach of Labor Law to Franchisers

The ruling upends the National Labor Relations Board’s move to broaden the standard for determining when a company is liable for labor law violations. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/business/economy/nlrb-joint-employer-court-ruling.html

Deadspin Sells to European Media Company, Leaving Staff Behind

The new owner, Lineup Publishing, will not be bringing on any of the sports website’s existing staff members. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/business/media/deadspin-sells-layoffs.html

Could Donald Trump Save TikTok?

The former president targeted the platform while in office but has now come out against a bill that could ban the short video app in the U.S. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/business/dealbook/trump-tiktok-ban.html

Biden Budget Will Underscore Divide With Republicans and Trump

The president’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal includes about $3 trillion in deficit reduction over a decade, largely from raising taxes on high earners and corporations. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/us/politics/biden-budget-will-underscore-divide-with-republicans-and-trump.html

When Your Restaurant Cancellation Fee Costs as Much as Dinner

Fed up with no-shows and last-minute cancellations, restaurants are increasingly charging fees as high as $100 a head. And some diners are pushing back. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/dining/restaurant-cancellation-fees.html

Jool Baby Infant Swings Recalled Over Suffocation Hazard

Federal regulators said that the Jool Baby swings should not have been marketed as sleep products because they have an incline angle that is not safe. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/business/jool-baby-swings-recall.html

Elon Musk Has a Giant Charity. Its Money Stays Close to Home.

After making billions in tax-deductible donations to his philanthropy, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave away far less than required in some years — and what he did give often supported his own interests. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/elon-musk-charity.html

Potential Obstacle to Trump Media’s Merger Appears to Have Been Cleared

Two early founders of Donald Trump’s social media company reached a temporary truce with the company on Saturday. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/trump-media-digital-world-merger.html

Boeing Subject of Criminal Inquiry by DOJ

The investigation is tied to a near-catastrophic incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight in early January. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/boeing-criminal-inquiry-alaska-airlines-flight.html

With Cyberattack Fix Weeks Away, Health Providers Slam United

Hospitals, doctors and clinics expressed frustration that they will have to wait even longer for reimbursements after hackers paralyzed the largest U.S. billing clearinghouse. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/health/united-healthcare-cyberattack.html

States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy

State regulators asked more than 400 companies for data on their homeowners insurance businesses. The inquiry comes at a moment when severe weather is increasing risk. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/business/homeowners-insurance-state-regulators.html

TikTok Prompts Users to Call Congress to Fight Possible Ban

Many Capitol Hill offices were inundated with phone calls after TikTok urged users to tell their representatives they opposed a new bill aimed at the company. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/business/tiktok-phone-calls-congress.html

Strategic Financial Solutions, Facing Fraud Charges, Is Blocked From Operating

Strategic Financial Solutions is accused of fraud in a lawsuit by federal and state prosecutors. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/business/strategic-financial-solutions-lawsuit-ryan-sasson.html

New York Community Bank Tries to Reassure Markets After $1 Billion Rescue

Management told investors that deposits had fallen, but the bank’s shares jumped on the details of a shift in strategy and large cash infusion led by the former Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/business/new-york-community-bank-rescue-stock.html

New York Community Bank Raises $1 Billion in Emergency Cash

Investors include Steven Mnuchin, who joined the board of the struggling midsize lender. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/business/nycb-overhaul-cash-mnuchin.html

John Walker, Tech Executive Who Popularized AutoCAD, Dies at 74

He avoided the spotlight, but he helped bring to market an explosively popular computer program that revolutionized the architecture and design industries. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/technology/john-walker-dead.html

Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Will Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights

Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/health/ivf-law-alabama.html

Cyberattack Wreaks Havoc on Health Care Billing

The hacking shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos that affected a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/health/cyberattack-healthcare-cash.html

New Federal Rule Caps Most Credit Card Late Fees at $8

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said its new restriction would save households $10 billion a year in “junk fees.” source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/business/credit-card-late-fees.html

Damage to Cables Under Red Sea Highlights Mideast Conflict’s Broader Threat

What disabled three major cables linking East to West is still not clear. Suspicion has centered on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have attacked numerous ships in the area, but they have denied responsibility. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/business/damage-to-cables-under-red-sea-highlights-mideast-conflicts-broader-threat.html

Is Crypto Back? What to Know About Bitcoin’s Surge.

Bitcoin just hit a record high, but there are big differences between now and the last crypto boom, when digital currencies became a cultural phenomenon. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/technology/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-explainer.html

FAA Audit Finds Quality-Control Lapses at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems

The regulator said the audit found instances in which Boeing and one of its key suppliers did not properly adhere to quality-control requirements. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/us/politics/faa-boeing-737-max-audit.html

Google Settles Smaller Lawsuits as It Prepares for More Antitrust Fights

The tech giant has recently spent more than $1 billion to resolve several legal claims as more battles with the Justice Department loom. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/technology/google-settlements-antitrust-fight.html

‘Dune: Part Two’ Gives Sci-Fi-Obsessed Silicon Valley a Reason to Party

In a season of layoffs and cutbacks, techies seized on the second installment of the Denis Villeneuve-directed science-fiction epic by taking over movie theaters. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/technology/dune-part-two-silicon-valley-parties.html

Judge Rules Against Corporate Transparency Act Disclosure Provision

An Alabama judge barred the government from collecting certain company ownership data to help the Treasury Department identify money launderers, and called the effort a case of congressional overreach. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/us/politics/judge-ruling-corporate-transparenct-act.html

CVS Fined $1.5 Million by Ohio Over Staffing Issues

The penalty is part of a settlement of 27 cases involving safety concerns revealed during inspections of nearly two dozen stores, officials said. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/business/cvs-pharmacy-ohio-fine.html

The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Experience Officer Says Open Your Mail Already

Ken Corbin is fixing the phone lines — but those foreboding letters are staying the same. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/03/business/irs-taxpayer-experience.html

C.D.C. Shortens Isolation Period for People With Covid

Americans with Covid or other respiratory infections may return to daily activities if they don’t have a fever and their symptoms are improving. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/health/covid-isolation-cdc.html