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17 04, 2024

‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Water Sources Around New Mexico, Studies Find

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So-called forever chemicals have been found in water sources across New Mexico, according to recent studies by the U.S. Geological Survey and state environment officials. The federal agency detailed the findings last week, around the same day the U.S. Environmental …

18 04, 2024

Bayer Pushes Legislation in Multiple States for Legal Shield Against Lawsuits

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Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a legal shield from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. Nearly identical …

18 04, 2024

Bayer Pushes Legislation in Multiple States for Legal Shield Against Lawsuits

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a legal shield from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller …

18 04, 2024

Investor Climate Group Sets Target for Assets in Private Equity, Debt

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The world’s leading group of asset owners committed to turning their investment portfolios green said on Thursday it had set guidance for private assets for the first time and would also look to improve assessment of emissions tied to sovereign …

17 04, 2024

How California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries

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Michaela Mendelsohn, who owns six El Pollo Loco locations serving grilled chicken and tacos in California, recently found herself raising managers’ pay by over 10% to more than $83,000 a year. With the state’s new law mandating a $20 minimum …

18 04, 2024

Viewpoint: The Impact of Behavioral Health on Workers’ Comp

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Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the workplace by providing financial support, rehabilitation and medical care. However, beyond the physical aspects of workplace injuries, the role of behavioral health in workers’ …

18 04, 2024

Wisconsin Republicans Ignore Governor’s Call to Spend $125M to Combat PFAS

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MADISON, Wis . (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday ignored the latest call from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $125 million to combat so-called forever chemicals, leading Evers to say he might sue over the issue. The moves are …

18 04, 2024

CFC Acquires Solution Underwriting in Australia

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CFC, the London-based specialist insurer, announced it has agreed to acquire Australian managing general agent, Solution Underwriting. Financial details of the deal, which is expected to complete on April 30, 2024, were not disclosed. CFC has been trading in Australia …

17 04, 2024

MGM Resorts Sues FTC to Stop Investigation of Casino Hack

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MGM Resorts International sued the Federal Trade Commission to stop an investigation into how it dealt with a cybersecurity attack last year. The company said the investigation deprives it of its fundamental due process rights and that FTC Chair Lina …

18 04, 2024

EVs Head for Junkyard as Mechanic Shortage Inflates Repair Costs

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Electric car sales already are in a funk in key markets around the globe. Challenges finding enough repair technicians threatens to further stifle demand in the UK, where consumer uptake has stagnated for the better part of two years. A …