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The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts21:48 The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the sale of gasoline containing a higher blend of ethanol for the third summer in a row. Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship’s deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup21:48 Salvage crews at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are turning their focus to the thousands of tons of debris sitting atop the massive cargo ship that veered off course last month. Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry21:48 The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments amid complaints by licensed cannabis suppliers that shipments worth more than $300,000 have been confiscated in recent months at Border Patrol checkpoints in southern New Mexico. Seattle proposal to add affordable housing, support nonprofits struggles21:16 A plan to allow developers to build denser housing when they partner with community groups and set aside affordable units faces a tough path at City Hall. Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president20:08 The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successful. American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/18/202418:28 Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday: American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall. FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes17:23 FedEx has pledged $25 million over the next five years to be used in sponsorship deals with University of Memphis athletes. A former Russian tycoon who once led separatist region launches a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail17:23 Family members say a former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region has gone on a hunger strike. Tennessee Volkswagen workers to vote on union membership in test of UAW’s plan to expand its ranks16:19 The United Auto Workers’ ambitious drive to expand its reach to nonunion factories across the South and elsewhere faces a key test Friday night, when workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will finish voting on whether to join the union. Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing’s orders16:19 The two Meta apps were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns. US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians15:46 The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers who have harassed and attacked Palestinians. France asks retailers to alert customers to cases of ‘shrinkflation’15:46 The French government has announced a new rule that will require stores to tell customers when a product becomes smaller but its price stays the same or increases. American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending15:46 Credit card giant American Express posted a 34% jump in its first quarter profits on Friday, helped by more customers spending on its namesake cards as well as more customers keeping a balance on the cards. Tourism is big business for Seattle, but it comes with challenges15:46 The Emerald City draws large numbers of tourists, and it's a significant part of the economy. But the costs, especially involving climate change, pose hurdles. |