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Biden Administration Unveils Draft Changes To US Merger Review Guidelines

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday released a set of long-anticipated draft updates to the nation’s merger guidelines, introducing potentially comprehensive changes to the way the US government reviews mergers.

The Hidden Cost Of Gasoline

The North Seattle Arco station has a long history of leaking, with petroleum products discovered floating in the septic tank beneath it in 1990. One sample taken late last year showed levels of gasoline-related compounds 72 times higher than Washington's allowable limit.

States With The Lowest Tax Burden On Small Businesses

Small businesses contribute significantly to job creation, innovation, and community development. In fact, they account for around 44% of U.S. economic activity and have historically generated about two-thirds of all new jobs.

Affirmative Action Ruling Complicates DE&I Efforts In Corporate World

Affirmative action is just one specific policy among several options available to enhance diversity and inclusivity in various settings, whether educational institutions or workplaces.

No Deal Reached On Hollywood Actors Contract, Strike Vote To Be Held Thursday

The union representing film and television actors says no deal has been reached with studios and streaming services and its leadership will vote on whether to strike later Thursday, July 13th.

For UPS Drivers, Record Heat Means Dangerously Hot Trucks

With temps in unairconditioned delivery trucks reaching as high as 140 degrees, climate change could be a factor in a potential UPS strike.

Threads Explained: META’s Rival To Twitter

Meta on Wednesday officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, after first confirming its plans for the app just three months ago.

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Partners With HBCU’s Miles College For Campus Venture

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Correspondent A new partnership between NBA great Shaquille O’Neal and Miles College will help bring a Papa John’s Pizzeria to every...

WATCH: Judge Limits Biden Administration’s Contact With Social Media Sites

A federal judge ordered some Biden administration agencies not to communicate with social media companies about certain content, handing a win to GOP states in a lawsuit accusing the government of t Covid-19 disinformation.

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration Officials From Communicating With Social Media Companies

In a preliminary injunction issued by US District Judge Terry Doughty, the judge ordered a slew of federal agencies and more than a dozen top officials not to communicate with social media companies about taking down “content containing protected free speech.”

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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...

Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.