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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal banThe ban “threatens to reduce retail revenues by $28.3 billion, displacing 225,000 jobs and reducing state sales tax potential by $2.1 billion,” according to a report last month from Whitney Economics, which studies the market.

Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →

Government hemp thc ban deadline

Whistleblower loses fee bid in Walgreens' $4.7 billion settlement with US statesA federal judge on Tuesday denied a whistleblower's bid to receive a cut of retail pharmacy giant Walgreens' $4.7 billion settlement in 2022 that resolved opioid-related claims by more than two dozen US states.

Reuters7d agoWhole story →

Government opioid settlement ruling

Billionaire’s political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio’s U.S. Senate raceCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Billionaire Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions — especially in his native Ohio, where the retail tycoon directed a generous portion of his giving to candidates from both parties. Then came the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender,

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review13d agoWhole story →

Commerce ohio u s senate race

It's Not a Bug, It's the DefaultThe Federal Trade Commission has confirmed that companies routinely use personal data to set individualized prices for online consumers, with pricing signals drawn from location, browsing history, device information, and credit background.

Gizmodo14d agoWhole story →

Commerce ftc personalized pricing study

Investors Sue Alibaba (BABA) Over Chinese Military Link and AI Attack ClaimsA class action lawsuit was filed against Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (BABA) on August 4, 2026. Plaintiffs in the federal securities lawsuit...

Markets Insider18d agoWhole story →

Security alibaba lawsuit filing

Proposed nitrous oxide ban heads to full House for voteA unanimous vote in a powerful committee on Capitol Hill has moved a proposed bill calling for a ban on the retail sale of nitrous oxide for a full vote of the House of Representatives..

Live 5 News WCSC20d agoWhole story →

Justice HR 7945 nitrous oxide safety act markup

Privacy laws shouldn't hurt local businessesI hope lawmakers remember that consumer privacy and small-business success are not competing goals.

The Boston Herald20d agoWhole story →

Justice privacy law debate

New Mexico job growth slows as federal workforce cuts continueNew Mexico added less than 1% in jobs from June 2025 to June 2026 as federal employment cuts offset gains in mining, retail and government, a state revenue report says.

Albuquerque Journal22d agoWhole story →

Government new mexico job growth report

Tylenol Maker and Pharmacy Chains Ask Appeals Court to Reconsider Autism and ADHD Lawsuit RulingBy Samuel López | USA Herald Tylenol maker Kenvue and some of America’s largest pharmacy and retail chains are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a decision that breathed new life into roughly 550 lawsuits alleging prenatal exposure to acetaminophen contributed to autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.…

USA Herald23d agoWhole story →

Lake Forest Exec Named In Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On CA Grocery ShelvesLuxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.

Joliet, IL Patch25d agoWhole story →

Government alcohol industry bribery case

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Pushes to End High Streaming Costs and Sports BlackoutsU.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin met with local sports bar owners in Eau Claire on Friday to promote her “For the Fans Act,” a piece of legislation aimed at tackling rising sports streaming costs and eliminating broadcast blackouts for local games.

WEAU1mo agoWhole story →

Commerce Tammy Baldwin S 4301 for the fans act proposal