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Phil Knight Donates $1.1B to Healthcare

Phil Knight Donates $1.1B to Healthcare

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, are donating $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Oregon and the Providence Heart Institute, marking one of the largest gifts ever made to an American healthcare institution. The donation follows another
September 18, 2026
Chobani Invests $1.2 Billion in Pennsylvania Plant

Chobani Invests $1.2 Billion in Pennsylvania Plant

Dairy company Chobani announced a $1.2 billion investment to build a major dairy production facility in Pennsylvania, a project expected to create 900 jobs over the next five years. The New York-based company said the investment will expand its presence in the
September 2, 2026
FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Ad Pricing Practices

FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Ad Pricing Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states have accused Amazon of deceiving businesses by allegedly increasing advertising costs on its retail platform without advertisers’ knowledge, potentially generating billions of dollars in additional revenue for the company. The lawsuit claims that approximately
September 2, 2026
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Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Youth Safety Settlement

Meta has agreed to significant changes to Facebook and Instagram as part of an $18 billion settlement with dozens of U.S. states over allegations that its platforms contributed to youth mental health concerns. The agreement requires Meta to introduce new protections for
August 27, 2026
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Walmart adds tap-to-pay options in U.S.

Walmart announced that select stores and Sam’s Club locations in the United States will begin offering tap-to-pay options, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, starting Monday. The move marks a major shift for the retailer, which had previously relied on its own
August 21, 2026
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Santander Completes $12.3B Webster Bank Deal

Santander U.S. has completed its $12.3 billion acquisition of Webster Bank, expanding the banking giant’s presence across the United States. The transaction brings together Santander and the Connecticut-based bank in one of the largest strategic expansions for Santander’s U.S. operations. The acquisition
August 21, 2026
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CUSMA Breakdown Could Cost Jobs in Canada, US

A new economic report warns that the collapse of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement could result in significant job losses and economic disruption on both sides of the border. Trade Agreement Breakdown Could Impact Jobs A report prepared for the Canadian American Business Council
August 11, 2026
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Spirit Rescue Plan Could Redraw Airline Competition

A possible federal rescue package for Spirit Airlines is raising far bigger questions than the fate of one struggling carrier. According to the reported proposal, the Trump administration is discussing a $500 million support deal that could leave the U.S. government owning
June 10, 2026
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Musk And Altman Face Trial Over OpenAI

A Silicon Valley Feud Enters Court A long running dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is set to move into a California courtroom, placing one of the technology sector’s most consequential companies under legal and financial scrutiny. The trial begins on
June 9, 2026
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