White House OSTP Releases PFAS Federal R&D Strategic Plan
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced on September 3, 2024, the release of its Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Federal Research and Development Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). Prepared by…
Tech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimism
(Reuters) – The market capitalization of many tech firms surged in September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut that typically enhances future profits and cash flows for high-growth companies,…
Finance firms more worried about global economy, BoE survey finds
LONDON (Reuters) – Worries about risks to the UK financial system posed by a global economic downturn have risen sharply to their highest level since the second half of 2019,…
Commentary: A wider Middle East war doesn’t have to mean higher oil and gas prices
Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) jumped about 2.5% after Iran blitzed Israel with several hundred ballistic missiles on Oct. 1. Israel seems certain to retaliate, and Iran could re-retaliate, which basically…
Debate highlights: Walz and Vance’s biggest economic battles
The economy had a starring role in the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance Tuesday night, with both candidates positioning…
This Father of 3 Thought His Cough Was a Lingering Flu Symptom. It Was Heart Failure
After months of coughing and having the flu and pneumonia, Son Vang was hospitalized with heart failure. Over the course of a few years, his condition worsened, requiring more hospital…
Oil Extends Surge as Israel Vows Retaliation After Iran Strike
(Bloomberg) — Oil surged for a second day after Iran fired about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, drawing a vow of retaliation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and raising the…
Oil, Haven Assets Rise After Iran Strikes Israel: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — Oil and haven assets advanced after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, with the flight to safety sending US stocks lower on Tuesday. Most Read from…
Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults Are Iron Deficient: Healthy Tips to Boost Your Iron Intake
Iron deficiency is linked to poorer brain health, heart failure, and other health concerns. A new study shows nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States are deficient in…
Non-Compete Associated with Partial Sale of Business Must Be “Reasonable” To Be Enforced
Samuelian v. Life Generations Healthcare, LLC, 104 Cal. App. 5th 331 (2024) Robert and Stephen Samuelian co-founded Life Generations Healthcare, LLC. When they sold a portion of the business, the company…