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Author: Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY
Oil giants Exxon, Chevron held merger talks, according to report
The CEOs of Exxon and Chevron discussed a potential merger of the oil giants, according to the Wall Street Journal.
SEC warns of ‘extreme market volatility,’ will review activity as GameStop stock, Robinhood drama continues
U.S. regulators warned Friday of “extreme stock price volatility” and will review questionable actions amid a fight over GameStop and Robinhood.
Robinhood to resume trading on GameStop, AMC stock amid volatility
Robinhood is expected to resume limited trading Friday on GameStop, AMC and several other companies after blocking its users from buying shares.
The NRA says its finances are solid. So why is it filing for bankruptcy?
The National Rifle Association bragged it is on solid financial footing. So why did it file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Rate of traffic deaths rises during COVID as open roads tempt drivers to speed up
The rate of traffic deaths jumped in the first half of 2020. Experts blame drivers who sped up on roads left open when COVID reduced congestion.
FDA issues alert about methanol-contaminated hand sanitizer imported from Mexico
The FDA is warning that hand sanitizer imported from Mexico could be tainted with dangerous chemicals, including methanol, or not work effectively.
Ford to recall 3 million vehicles equipped with defective airbags after losing fight with NHTSA
Ford will recall about 3 million vehicles with defective Takata airbags after federal regulators rejected the company’s request to avoid such a move.
Is Donald Trump’s brand ‘radioactive’ or will he reinvent himself once again after his presidency?
Now that he’s out of office, President Trump faces a big challenge: rehabilitating his brand after a divisive term that included two impeachments.
Gannett reports rebound as digital subscription strategy gains steam
Gannett on Tuesday announced preliminary estimates for its fourth-quarter financial performance, showing what it called a “rebound.”