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Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over “L.O.L.” dolls

September 25, 2024, 7:55am Business

Toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name and likeliness of teen pop group OMG Girlz with one of its popular lines of dolls, a federal jury has decided. Read story

FILE - Vivek Sankaran CEO at Albertsons Companies, speaks during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights hearing on the proposed Kroger-Albertsons grocery store merger in Washington, Nov. 29, 2022.

With Kroger-Albertsons merger on the line, CEOs grilled in Seattle court

FILE - Vivek Sankaran CEO at Albertsons Companies, speaks during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights hearing on the proposed Kroger-Albertsons grocery store merger in Washington, Nov. 29, 2022.

September 24, 2024, 4:50pm Business

The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons took the stand Monday in the Washington trial over their proposed merger, arguing that the $25 billion deal is justified by powerful competition from Walmart, Costco and Amazon. Read story

FILE - In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed the previous night in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire at mid-day, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J.

EPA data make it hard to know the extent of the contamination from last year’s Ohio derailment

FILE - In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed the previous night in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire at mid-day, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J.

September 24, 2024, 4:10pm Business

The way the Environmental Protection Agency has reported its test results since a Norfolk Southern train derailed and officials released and burned chemicals that spewed a toxic cloud over East Palestine, Ohio, makes it hard for residents to know the full extent of contamination and potential risks to their health. Read story

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to more records after Chinese stocks soar

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York.

September 24, 2024, 1:35pm Business

U.S. stocks drifted to more records Tuesday after Chinese stocks soared following a slew of moves by the Chinese central bank to prop up the world’s second-largest economy. Read story

Boeing workers wave picket signs as they strike after union members voted to reject a contract offer, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, near the company&#039;s factory in Everett, Wash.

Boeing’s ability to end a costly strike and extra government scrutiny looks uncertain

Boeing workers wave picket signs as they strike after union members voted to reject a contract offer, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, near the company&#039;s factory in Everett, Wash.

September 24, 2024, 1:13pm Business

Boeing's critics often claim that two deadly jetliner crashes a few years ago and the blowout of a section of a third plane in January made clear that the aircraft manufacturer cut corners during production and put profits above safety. Read story

Department of Justice sues Visa, saying the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets

September 24, 2024, 12:18pm Business

The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the financial services behemoth uses its size and dominance to stifle competition in the debit card market, costing consumers and businesses billions of dollars. Read story

Longshoremen from Maine to Texas appear likely to go on strike, seaport CEO says

September 24, 2024, 12:00pm Business

The chief executive over Georgia's two booming seaports said Tuesday that a strike next week by dockworkers across the U.S. East and Gulf coasts appears likely, though he's hopeful the resulting shutdown would last only a few days. Read story

Participants in the Couve Con Chapter 3 cosplay competition wait behind the scenes to take center stage for judging at Vancouver Mall on Saturday afternoon. This was the third annual event hosted by the mall, which also featured vendors, a celebrity guest room, artists, panel sessions and a Wonka Factory room.

Character study: Couve Con Chapter 3 at Vancouver Mall a hit with fandoms

Participants in the Couve Con Chapter 3 cosplay competition wait behind the scenes to take center stage for judging at Vancouver Mall on Saturday afternoon. This was the third annual event hosted by the mall, which also featured vendors, a celebrity guest room, artists, panel sessions and a Wonka Factory room.

September 24, 2024, 10:26am Business

Vancouver Mall came alive with creativity, color and community Saturday as participants of all ages packed the popular shopping center during Couve Con Chapter 3. Read story