UK Seeks to Ban Baby Wipes That Clog Sewers and Pollute Rivers
Plastic wet wipes used for babies and to remove makeup may be banned in the UK under plans to unclog sewers and clean up waterways.
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UK Benefits Freeze Would Save £4 Billion, Worsen Child Poverty
(Bloomberg) — UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt would save more than £4 billion ($4.9 billion) a year but plunge hundreds of thousands of children into poverty if he freezes welfare payments next year, new research showed
Flying to Singapore? These Executive Tips Make It a Better Trip
Nine insiders share the lowdown on places to see, how to pack, where to go for a run and what the big deal is about chewing gum
Pfizer Cuts Guidance on Weakening Demand for Covid Antiviral Paxlovid
Pfizer Inc. slashed its revenue and earnings forecasts for the year after agreeing to take Paxlovid doses back from the US government amid waning demand.
As Israel Readies Gaza Invasion, US Sees No Plan for What’s Next
President Joe Biden has promised unconditional support for Israel as it gears up for a ground war in the Gaza Strip. But his administration is worried that the Israeli government isn’t ready for the fallout from the massive invasion that could come at any hour.
Carmakers Say They Can’t Afford UAW Demands, While Paying CEOs $1 Billion
The United Auto Workers’ historic standoff with Detroit’s three carmaking giants is centered on an age-old tension: The union says corporate greed is keeping workers from earning fair wages, while Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV say they can’t afford union demands.
Wendel Explores Acquisition of Buyout Firm IK Partners
French investment firm Wendel SE is exploring a potential acquisition of mid-market private equity firm IK Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
Group Chats, Tweets and Audio Tape: The Evidence Against SBF
Sam Bankman-Fried’s words in tweets and group chats are being used as evidence against him in his historic fraud trial
Taylor Swift Is Coming for Barbie’s Box Office Record With Debut of ‘Eras Tour’ Film
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is poised to shatter records for a concert film this weekend — and has a shot at being the biggest US debut of 2023 — extending a box office resurgence driven by female icons.
Israel Latest: Netanyahu Vows Retaliation; Saudi Deal on Hold
Saudi Arabia has paused diplomacy to normalize ties with Israel after the flareup in violence between Israeli forces and Hamas, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government is prepared to use “unprecedented” force against the group after last weekend’s deadly assault.