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☆ Spain wins first game since World Cup glory as opponent Sweden joins protest before match
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Kevin Dotson | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The victory comes after a tumultuous month following former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss on Jennifer Hermoso during the title celebrations. Amid the ongoing fallout, La Roja found a way past Sweden in the UEFA Nations League game, clinching victory at almost the last possible moment as Mariona Caldentey scored from the penalty spot deep into injury time. Earlier this week, 20 players named to the national team reiterated their refusal to play the game against Sweden. England and Scotland players wore similar wristbands during their own UEFA Nations League game on Friday, once again displaying the solidarity among female soccer players that has been evident throughout the month-long scandal. Spain's players celebrate after winning their UEFA Nations League match against Sweden.

Persons: Luis Rubiales, Jennifer Hermoso, Roja, Mariona Caldentey, ’, “, ” Athenea del Castillo, Magdalena Eriksson, Jonathan Nackstrand, Del, Zećira Mušović, Eva Navarro, La Roja, Lina Hurtig, Amanda Ilestedt, Caldentey Organizations: CNN — Spain, Royal Spanish Football Federation, UEFA Nations League, Sweden, Scotland, Reuters, Getty Locations: Sweden, England, Spain, AFP, Spanish

☆ Late penalty gives embattled Spain 3-2 win over Sweden
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Philip O'Connor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The team's long-running conflict with their association was exacerbated when former Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennie Hermoso after the World Cup final in Sydney. The contention of Rubiales, who subsequently resigned, that the kiss was consensual was strongly refuted by Hermoso and the incident is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation in Spain. However, Caldentey's penalty silenced the fans as she snatched victory for the visitors. Very proud of our team and how we delivered this win with heart and grit." With the Nations League doubling as a qualifying tournament for next year's Olympic Games in Paris, Spain meet Switzerland in Cordoba on Tuesday, while Sweden are away to Italy.

Persons: Adam Ihse, Mariona Caldentey, Luis Rubiales, Jennie Hermoso, Rubiales, Hermoso, Jorge Vilda, Magda Eriksson, Athenea del Castillo, Musovic, Eva Navarro, Lina Hurtig, Castillo, Philip O'Connor, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, UEFA Women's Nations League, TT, Agency, REUTERS Acquire, Rights, Spain, Sweden, Nations League Group, World, Spanish FA, Nations League, Switzerland, Thomson Locations: Sweden, Spain, Ullevi, Gothenburg, Rights GOTHENBURG, Sydney, Paris, Cordoba, Italy

GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s team got back to being soccer players on Friday. That achievement ultimately was tarnished by a sexism scandal sparked by the former Spanish soccer federation president, Luis Rubiales, kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup awards ceremony. The final whistle blew immediately after the resulting restart and Spain's players celebrated wildly. Putellas was captain for the game in a Spain team containing seven starters from the World Cup final against England. Meanwhile, three national team players have been summoned as witnesses by the judge investigating Rubiales for the kiss.

Persons: Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Mariona Caldentey, Athenea del Castillo, Spain's, Magdalena Eriksson, Del, Zećira, Eva Navarro, Lina Hurtig, Amanda Ilestedt, “, Montse Tomé, –, Hermoso’s, Alexia Putellas, Putellas, Hermoso, Rubiales, Miguel García Caba, Andreu Camps, ___ Organizations: Sweden, Gothenburg —, Nations League, ”, England, Switzerland Locations: GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Gothenburg, Australia, Spanish, Spain, Tomé

☆ If Bob Menendez wanted to legally get rich while being a senator, he could've just written a more popular book
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sen. Bob Menendez took bribes of cash, gold, and other luxury items, according to a new indictment. But there's a way more legal way to make money as a senator — just write a best-selling book! AdvertisementAdvertisementBut there's a totally legal way to make extra money — sometimes way more money than the $174,000 salary — as a sitting member of Congress. That would seem to indicate that Menendez's book wasn't exactly a cash cow for him. Perhaps if he had run for president, as many of the top book-sellers in the Senate have, he could've written another book and made more money, the legal way.

Persons: Sen, Bob Menendez, —, Menendez, hasn't, Nadine, Mercedes, It's, Democratic Sen, Raphael Warnock of, Republican Herschel Walker, Bernie Sanders, Eva Longoria, Kris Connor, Peter Eisner Organizations: Service, New, New Jersey Democrat, Benz, Democratic, Republican, Capitol, National Museum of Locations: Wall, Silicon, New Jersey, Egypt

Omar Abbosh, chief strategy officer at Accenture, speaks during the annual Cyberweek conference at Tel Aviv University, Israel June 20, 2016. Abbosh, 57, will take over the reins early in 2024 from Bird, 59, whose strategy of selling directly to consumers helped Pearson out of a tumultuous few years during the pandemic. Shares in Pearson were down 5.2% at 838 pence in morning trading in London. Bird sought to sharpen Pearson's focus to selling directly to consumers and away from traditional educational outlets as the pandemic boosted demand for online learning. Pearson would compensate Abbosh for leaving Microsoft, including cash and an award of restricted shares equivalent to a maximum of 50,813 Microsoft shares or about 13 million pounds ($16.06 million) at the current price and foreign exchange rates, it said.

Persons: Omar Abbosh, Amir Cohen, Bird, Pearson, Andy Bird, Abbosh, it’s, Hargreaves, Sophie Lund, Yates, Yadarisa Shabong, Eva Mathews, Janane Venkatraman, Jason Neely, Bernadette Baum Organizations: Accenture, Tel Aviv University, Israel, REUTERS, Microsoft, Pearson, Apollo, Microsoft's Industry Solutions, Walt Disney Co, British, Thomson Locations: Abbosh, Bird, London, Bengaluru

NEW YORK (AP) — After 40 years of publishing and millions of book sales worldwide, Isabel Allende is ready to become a children's author. Allende has a deal with Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, for three picture books. Illustrated by Sandy Rodriguez and inspired by Allende's rescue dog, “Perla” is the story of a dog with a big heart, a loud bark and fierce loyalty to her human soulmate, Nico Rico. Perla is joyful, loyal, loves unconditionally and is always ready to protect her family,” Allende said in a statement Wednesday. Allende, 81, is known for such novels as “The House of the Spirits” and “Eva Luna.”Copyright 2023 The Associated Press.

Persons: Isabel Allende, Allende, “ Perla, Sandy Rodriguez, “ Perla ”, Nico Rico, “, Perla, ” Allende, “ Eva Luna Organizations: Philomel, Penguin Young, Associated Press

MADRID, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Some of the rebel players from Spain's World Cup-winning women's squad who had threatened to boycott the national team in a push to stamp out sexism at the football federation (RFEF) on Tuesday reported for training under the threat of being sanctioned. Two sources close to players said they were expecting the whole squad to report in view of the threat of sanctions. Asked as she arrived at the hotel whether she was happy to have been selected for the team, Misa Rodriguez replied: "No." Hermoso was not on the squad list announced by new coach Montse Tome on Monday, which included 15 of the 23 cup-winning players. Reporting by Fernando Kallas and Guillermo Martinez; Writing by Charlie Devereux; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Misa Rodriguez, Olga Carmona, Oihane Hernandez, Eva Navarro, Tere Abelleira, Montse Tome, Luis Rubiales, Jorge Vilda, Jenni Hermoso, Rubiales, Ballon, Alexia Putellas, Hermoso, Vilda, Tome, Victor Francos, Francos, Isabel Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Fernando Kallas, Guillermo Martinez, Charlie Devereux, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Spanish, Women's Nations League, Sweden, Sports, Monday, SER, Switzerland, Nations League, Olympic Games, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Madrid's, Valencia, Spain, Gothenburg, Cordoba, Europe

☆ National Cheeseburger Day: Where and when you can find the best deals and specials
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

But on Monday, in honor of National Cheeseburger Day, McDonald’s customers will be able to get a double cheeseburger for just 50 cents, only 45 cents more than what the chain’s original hamburger cost in 1948. According to the company’s official website, a McDonald’s cheeseburger typically can cost as low as $1 and as high as $2.79. And Burger King would likely be forced to abdicate his throne if the monarch did nothing for National Cheeseburger Day. Loyal customers who join the chain’s Royal Perks program will get a free cheeseburger — but only if they spend at least a dollar. Many burger chains have offered deals on National Cheeseburger Day in past years.

Persons: you’d, McDonald’s, Burger, Krystal, Carl’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Royal Locations: New York

☆ Gas prices are unusually high. Here's why you shouldn't worry
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Instead, gasoline prices are getting more expensive and are just pennies away from their highest level so far this year. Are rising oil prices another item to add to the list? How high do you think oil prices will go? When you adjust for inflation, oil isn’t that high right now. I think that we are going to see continued high prices for a lot of stuff, including gasoline, but I don’t think we’re gonna see an acceleration in prices.

Persons: David Kelly, Bell, Kelly, it’s, we’re, We’ve, — aren’t, Eva Rothenberg, Sen, Bernie Sanders, CNN’s Jake Tapper, “, ”, Jared, Kay Jewelers, Parija Kavilanz, Virginia Drosos Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Federal Reserve, Asset Management, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Federal, UAW, United Auto Workers, General Motors, Ford, Vermont Independent, Signet Jewelers, Signet, Diamonds, Goldman, Global Retailing Conference Locations: New York, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Libya, Ukraine, Gulf of Mexico, United States, Nile

☆ Contract negotiations: UAW strike puts the four-day workweek back in focus
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

In addition to calling for a 36% pay raise and increased job security, union members want a 32-hour, four-day workweek with no pay cuts. Proposals to shorten the workweek have gained traction in recent years, with the flexibility of pandemic-era remote work fueling many of these calls. The accelerating use of artificial intelligence in the workplace has also pushed some workers to question the necessity of a 40-hour week. Sen. Bernie Sanders has long been a vocal proponent of a shortened workweek. “The question as a nation that we have to ask ourselves is: Who is going to benefit from this productivity?

Persons: Sen, Bernie Sanders, CNN’s Jake Tapper, “, ”, Sanders Organizations: CNN, United Auto Workers, General Motors, Ford, Vermont Independent, UAW, “ Locations: United Kingdom, America, Iceland, United States, Canada

☆ Many older Americans who will need long-term care won't be able to afford insurance
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. Insurance is an option for someLong-term care insurance, a very niche and complex market, has traditionally been an option for those able to buy policies, but it is far from the norm. “The population of seniors who buy long-term care insurance constitutes a segment of the population who are healthier and their longevity is likely different than the nation as a whole,” said Slome. “Our concern is that … it will get even more expensive for those who have had the modest resources to access long-term care insurance to be able to afford it,” she noted.

Persons: ”, Jesse Slome, Jason Hopper, Ramsey Alwin Organizations: CNN, American Association for, Care Insurance, of Health, Human Services, Insurance, HHS, National Council, Aging, Washington Locations: United States, American, Washington, Pennsylvania, California, New York

☆ Actors Seeking Stability Turn to Directing at the Toronto Festival
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Soraya Roberts | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“Why do we even bother going through this whole dog-and-pony show trying to figure out who else can do this movie? While almost half the actor-director films at Toronto are by women, everyone knows by now the challenges female filmmakers face behind the camera. While some independent films have secured interim agreements if they agree to union demands, this year’s festival has seen few American filmmakers and actors doing promotion. Despite that, “Woman of the Hour” still landed the first major sale of the festival in a reported $11 million deal with Netflix. Considering that the stability of Hollywood itself is in question, it is hard to determine whether directing confers more security than having to hang around waiting for an acting job.

Persons: Yoon —, Kendrick —, Kendrick, “, ”, Yoon, Olivia Wilde, Ian McDonald —, Rodney Alcala, —, ” Yoon, Anna Kendrick, Yoon gestured, Eva Longoria Organizations: SAG, Netflix Locations: Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hollywood

☆ Success Academy CEO: Resource allocation is one of the important jobs I do
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSuccess Academy CEO: Resource allocation is one of the important jobs I doKen Griffin, Citadel founder, and Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy CEO and founder, join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss philanthropy in education.

Persons: Ken Griffin, Eva Moskowitz Organizations: Success, Citadel

☆ Grocers learn lessons of ‘greedflation’ drama: podcast
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Aimee Donnellan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A customer is seen inside an Albert Heijn shop, operated by Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch-Belgian supermarket operator, in Eindhoven, Netherlands, January 23, 2019. In this Exchange podcast, Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller explains why demand for own-brand goods gives the Dutch group an upper hand in supplier negotiations. Listen to the podcastFollow @aimeedonnellan on XSubscribe to Breakingviews’ podcasts, Viewsroom and The Exchange. Editing by Oliver TaslicOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Persons: Albert Heijn, Ahold Delhaize, Eva Plevier, Ahold, Frans Muller, Oliver Taslic Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Dutch, Belgian, Eindhoven, Netherlands

☆ Number of billion-dollar weather disasters in US blows through annual record with four months left in the year
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

This year’s billion-dollar disasters have caused 253 direct and indirect fatalities and have resulted in $57.6 billion in damage, NOAA data shows. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Ken Kruse looks out at floodwaters surrounding his apartment complex in Tarpon Springs, Florida, on August 30. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Florida's Fort Myers Beach is seen during high tide ahead of Hurricane Idalia on August 29. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg/Getty Images Shelves are left empty at a Target store in Gainesville, Florida, on August 29. Sarah Salmonese sits where her apartment once stood in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Friday, August 11.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Idalia, Hilary, Rachel Cleetus, ” Cleetus, Cristobal Herrera, Shutterstock, Sean Rayford, Cheney Orr, Reuters Jewell Baggett, Ulashkevich, EFE, Thomas Simonetti, Jack Lemburg, Richard Burkhart, Douglas R, Clifford, Zuma Press Donnye Franklin, Joe Raedle, Rebecca Blackwell, Ron DeSantis, Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo, Ken Kruse, Hurricane Idalia, Eva Marie Uzcategui, Christian Monterrosa, Stephen M, Dowell, Reagan Ortagus, Tyler, Bob Self, NOAA Ana Iris Aguiar, Alexandre Meneghini, Marco Bello, Adrees Latif, Samson, Victor Cassano's, Chris O'Meara, Yamil Lage, Sharon Walsh, Doug Engle, Christine Willis, Andrew West, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Adam Smith, Michael, Laura, Ida, Ian, ” Smith, Deanne Criswell, Sarah Salmonese, Go Nakamura, Ken Alba, Jae C, Yuki Iwamura, Patrick T, Fallon, Bryan Anselm, Mike Blake, Matthew A, Foster, Rick Bowmer, Lauren Haley, Makalea Ahhee, Justin Sullivan, Max Whittaker, Zoltan Balogh, Robert Gauthier, Mengshin Lin, Evelio Contreras, CNN Vixay Phonxaylinkham, Lana, Phonoxaylinkham, Marco Garcia, Claire Rush, Myrna Ah Hee, Sui, Ty O'Neil, Ku'u Kauanoe, ZUMA, Matthew Thayer, Criswell, It’s, ” Criswell, Cleetus, ” Organizations: CNN, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, Idalia, NOAA, Tropical, Union of Concerned, “, Tampa Bay Times, ZUMA Press, Reuters, Press, Washington Post, Angels Episcopal Church, Savannah Morning, USA, Network Rescue, Zuma Press, AP Florida Gov, Savannah, Bloomberg, Getty, Duke, Orlando Sentinel, Florida Times, Union, AP, Reuters Pike Electric, Southwest Airlines, Tampa International Airport, Reuters Home Depot, Reuters Fort Myers, Federal Emergency Management, FEMA, Senate, Ukraine, New York Times, Staff, US Army National Guard, Maui Police, Facility, AP Volunteers, Grace Baptist, Volunteers, Los Angeles Times, Kahului Airport, Technologies, Kahului, AP Helicopters, Hawaii Army National Guard, Hawaii National Guard, Reuters Residents, ZUMA Passengers, Maui News Locations: United States, South, Midwest, California, Horseshoe Beach , Florida, Bend, Tampa, Horseshoe Beach, Perry , Florida, Keaton Beach , Florida, Madison , Florida, Steinhatchee , Florida, Samarra, St, Savannah , Georgia, Savannah, Steinhatchee, Crystal River , Florida, Perry, Crystal, Tarpon Springs , Florida, Mayo , Florida, Tarpon Springs, Myers, Hurricane, Gainesville , Florida, Sumterville , Florida, Johns County , Florida, Florida, NOAA, La Coloma, Cuba, Clearwater , Florida, Playa Majana, Suwannee , Florida, Batabanó, AFP, Guanimar, Ocala , Florida, USA, Reuters Fort Myers Beach, Gulf, Lahaina , Hawaii, Lahaina, Hawaii, Maui, Wahikuli, Wailuku, Kula , Hawaii, Kula, Kihei, West Maui, Grace, Napili, Honokowai, Honolulu, Maalaea, Kahului, Las Vegas, Church, Lahaina Hongwanji

☆ Express CEO Tim Baxter resigns, replaced by former Tysons Foods exec Stewart Glendinning
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Former Tyson Foods executive Stewart Glendinning will be the new CEO of clothing company Express, replacing Timothy Baxter, effective September 15, the company announced. “He is a highly accomplished executive who will bring fresh thinking to the Company and our strategies for profitable growth. Baxter’s resignation was announced one day after Express released its second-quarter results, with net sales of its Express brand and its lifestyle line UpWest decreasing 15% compared to last year. Express affirmed Baxter’s departure was not related to the company’s financial position. Baxter, who spent more than 11 years with Macy’s, joined Express in June 2019.

Persons: Stewart Glendinning, Timothy Baxter, ” Mylle Mangum, Stewart, Glendinning, Baxter’s, Neil Saunders, Baxter, Macy’s Organizations: CNN, Tyson Foods, Express, Express Board, Company, New York Stock, ” Express, “ Express, WHP, NYSE, “, VF Corporation Locations: womenswear

☆ Dutch company Philips reaches U.S. settlement over respirators
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dutch technology company Philips' logo is seen at company headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 29, 2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Koninklijke Philips NV FollowPARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Philips (PHG.AS) and some of its local units reached an agreement to resolve all economic loss claims in a US litigation related to the recall of certain sleep and respiratory care devices, the Dutch company announced on Thursday. The agreement includes cash awards to participants of the lawsuit depending on the type of device. Philips Respironics has recorded a provision for an amount of 575 million euros ($615.48 million) in the first quarter of 2023 to cover the estimated costs of the final settlement, it said in a statement. ($1 = 0.9342 euros)Reporting by Tassilo Hummel; Editing by Sudip Kar-GuptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Eva Plevier, Philips Respironics, Tassilo Hummel, Sudip Kar Organizations: Philips, REUTERS, Koninklijke Philips NV, Gupta, Thomson Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Dutch

☆ Commerce secretary says US has ‘open lines of communication’ with China
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The economic relationship between the US and China is mutually beneficial and opening lines of communication is key to maintaining it, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday. She is the fourth cabinet member to visit China this year and the first commerce secretary to visit China in five years. China hit back earlier this summer with its own export controls on gallium and germanium, raw materials essential for producing chips. But during her China visit, Raimondo was clear the US does not want to completely decouple from China when it comes to these semiconductors and chips. “We have plenty of tools in our toolbox … export controls, outbound investment screening, tariffs, countervailing duties.

Persons: Gina Raimondo, CNN’s Dana Bash, Raimondo, ”, Biden, ” Raimondo, “, –, Laura He, Michelle Toh Organizations: CNN, US, Union, Department of, US Commerce Department Locations: China, “ State

☆ SAG-AFTRA requests approval to strike against video game companies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —SAG-AFTRA’s National Board is unanimously seeking permission from union members to strike against a number of video game makers ahead of negotiations resuming later this month. The union’s initial contract with major video game companies, the Interactive Media Agreement, was extended past its initial expiration date last fall as SAG-AFTRA “negotiated with the companies for critical terms (members) need,” the union said Friday in a news release. Eligible SAG-AFTRA members will be able to vote on authorizing a strike until September 25 at 5 p.m. PT, the evening before discussions resume. “The interactive nature of games are built upon the use of such technologies,” a source familiar with the companies’ negotiations told CNN. We’re not trying to upend the way video games are made,” the negotiator said.

Persons: AFTRA “, “, ” Fran Drescher, AFTRA, ”, Audrey Cooling, Duncan Crabtree, We’re Organizations: New, New York CNN, SAG, AFTRA’s, Interactive, Alliance, Television Producers, CNN, “, Activision, Epic Games, WB Games, WB, Warner Bros . Locations: New York

☆ Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie breaks presales records at AMC Theatres
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Amgen settles with the FTC over $28 billion deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

In May, the FTC filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to stop the deal from going ahead, alleging that it was anti-competitive. The lawsuit involved Horizon’s Tepezza, used to treat thyroid eye disease, and Kystexxa, used to treat chronic refractory gout. The FTC’s concern was that, by acquiring these products, Amgen would stifle competition by making it harder for consumers to have access to cheaper medicines if they were developed by competitors. It also needs to gain approval from the FTC before acquiring any other companies that manufacture these types of medicines. The two companies are expected to finalize the merger later this year, according to Amgen.

Persons: Amgen, Horizon’s, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Federal Trade Commission, Horizon Therapeutics, Court, Northern, Northern District of, FTC Locations: New York, Northern District, Northern District of Illinois

☆ Cedar Key: Hurricane Idalia turned a 'haven for artists' into a flooded wreck
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Thomas Simonetti/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesA view of the flooding in Cedar Key, Florida, on August 30, 2023. Julio Cesar Chavez/ReutersPhotos on the Cedar Key Fire Rescue Facebook account showing some of the early destruction. And unlike Key West, Cedar Key has avoided high-end commercial development along its shores and remains a low-key spot. What Idalia did to Cedar KeyA vehicle was partially submerged after the arrival of Hurricane Idalia in Cedar Key on Wednesday. “Everything is flooded,” Shely Boivin, the manager of a beachfront motel in Cedar Key, told CNN.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Idalia, ” Michael Bobbitt, CNN’s John Berman, Thomas Simonetti, Julio Cesar Chavez, Bobbitt, “, John Muir, ” Muir, Leslie Sturmer, Julio, Cesar Chavez, Reuters Levy, Mayor Heath Davis, “ We’re, ” Bobbitt, ” Heather Greenwood, CNN’s Carlos Suarez, Sean Rayford, Cheney Orr, Reuters Jewell Baggett, Cristobal Herrera, Ulashkevich, EFE, Jack Lemburg, Richard Burkhart, Douglas R, Clifford, Zuma Press Donnye Franklin, Joe Raedle, Rebecca Blackwell, Ron DeSantis, Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo, Ken Kruse, Hurricane Idalia, Eva Marie Uzcategui, Christian Monterrosa, Stephen M, Dowell, Reagan Ortagus, Tyler, Bob Self, NOAA Ana Iris Aguiar, Alexandre Meneghini, Marco Bello, Adrees Latif, Samson, Victor Cassano's, Chris O'Meara, Yamil Lage, Sharon Walsh, Doug Engle, Christine Willis, Andrew West, Shely Boivin, ” Boivin, ‘, John MacDonald Organizations: CNN, Rescue, Washington Post, Key, USA’s, University of Florida Institute of Food, Agricultural Sciences, WUFT, Reuters, Mayor, Tampa Bay Times, ZUMA Press, Press, Angels Episcopal Church, Savannah Morning, USA, Network Rescue, Zuma Press, AP Florida Gov, Savannah, Bloomberg, Getty, Duke, Orlando Sentinel, Florida Times, Union, AP, Reuters Pike Electric, Idalia, Southwest Airlines, Tampa International Airport, Reuters Home Depot, Reuters Fort Myers, Emergency Locations: Key , Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Cedar, Mexico, Dock, Horseshoe Beach , Florida, Bend, Tampa, Perry , Florida, Keaton Beach , Florida, Horseshoe Beach, Madison , Florida, Steinhatchee , Florida, Samarra, St, Savannah , Georgia, Savannah, Steinhatchee, Crystal River , Florida, Perry, Crystal, Tarpon Springs , Florida, Mayo , Florida, Tarpon Springs, Myers, Hurricane, Gainesville , Florida, Sumterville , Florida, Johns County , Florida, Florida, NOAA, La Coloma, Cuba, Clearwater , Florida, Playa Majana, Suwannee , Florida, Batabanó, AFP, Guanimar, Ocala , Florida, USA, Reuters Fort Myers Beach, Levy

☆ Three-Stock Lunch: Texas Instruments, Sunrun and HP
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThree-Stock Lunch: Texas Instruments, Sunrun and HPEva Ados, ERShares chief investment strategist, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss three stocks: Texas Instruments, Sunrun and HP.

Persons: Eva Ados Organizations: Texas, HP

☆ UK's FCA temporarily suspends Superdry's shares on request
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Signage is seen for the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), the UK's financial regulatory body, at their head offices in London, Britain March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Superdry PLC FollowAug 30 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has temporarily suspended the listing of Superdry Plc's (SDRY.L) ordinary shares of 5 pence each on request, the fashion retailer said on Wednesday. "The board confirms that the delay is a result of normal procedures taking longer than anticipated during the first year that RSM are auditing the company," Superdry said in a statement. The company added it expects to request the listing's restoration on the release of its annual results before the end of the week. Earlier this month, it secured additional funding of up to 25 million pounds ($31.58 million) from restructuring specialist Hilco Capital.

Persons: Toby Melville, Superdry, Eva Mathews, Janane Organizations: FCA, Financial, Authority, REUTERS, RSM, LLP, Hilco, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Bengaluru

☆ UK's Direct Line appoints CEO after tough 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British motor and home insurer Direct Line Insurance Group (DLGD.L) on Wednesday named Adam Winslow, a senior executive at Aviva (AV.L), as its CEO, seeking to reset after profits fell by 95% in 2022. Winslow, who is currently CEO of UK & Ireland general insurance at FTSE 100-listed Aviva, will join Direct Line in the first quarter of 2024. His appointment comes after Penny James, Direct Line's CEO for nearly four years, stepped down in January and Chief Commercial Officer Jon Greenwood was appointed acting CEO. Direct Line reported in March that its operating profit dropped 95% in 2022 after inflation drove up the cost of motor repairs and it warned that 2023 would be impacted by higher than previously expected claims inflation. Direct Line reports first-half 2023 results on Sept. 7.

Persons: Adam Winslow, Winslow, Penny James, Jon Greenwood, Sinchita Mitra, Eva Mathews, Huw Jones, Varun Organizations: Line Insurance, Aviva, UK & Ireland, Direct, Thomson Locations: British, Bengaluru, London

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