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SCOTUS denies one appeal of assault weapons ban while another waits in the wings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - The U.S. Supreme Court has denied one request to review the Illinois assault weapon ban, but many believe the court is more likely to take up another challe...
TJ Carson Jan 10, 2024
Yellen says Trump's tariff plan would hike costs for US consumers
By David Lawder BOSTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said Republican former President Donald Trump's plan to raise tariffs 10% across the board would raise costs for U.S. co...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
SAP to pay more than $220 million to settle US bribery charges
(Reuters) - SAP, the German software company, will pay more than $220 million to resolve U.S. bribery investigations, the Department of Justice said on Wednesday. The resolution stems from schemes to ...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
DeSantis, Haley face off in debate showdown to emerge as Trump alternative
By Tim Reid DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican presidential rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley will square off on Wednesday in their first head-to-head debate as they fight to emerge as the clea...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
US Sen. Menendez asks judge to dismiss corruption, foreign agent charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Bob Menendez on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss a criminal indictment charging him with corruption and illegally acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Mene...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
Florida's DeSantis must face ousted prosecutor's retaliation lawsuit
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis must face a retaliation lawsuit by a state prosecutor who claimed he was unlawfully fired over statem...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
Microsoft challenges Apple as world's most valuable company
By Noel Randewich (Reuters) - A recent dip in Apple's stock over worries about iPhone sales has left the Silicon Valley tech heavyweight in danger of being overtaken by Microsoft as the world's most v...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
Danone must face Evian water 'carbon neutral' lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A judge in New York ruled on Wednesday that Danone must face a lawsuit challenging its "carbon neutral" claim on bottles of Evian spring water. Consumers in the propose...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
Factbox-Can US independent contractor rule survive legal challenges, Congress?
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) - A new Biden administration rule will likely prevent companies in a range of industries from treating some workers as independent contractors, who cost less than employee...
Thomson Reuters Jan 10, 2024
Pilot program aims to install temporary fencing for sidewalk cafes in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - When the weather warms up, people visiting Peoria's downtown and riverfront areas will be able to enjoy the sun with their meals. City council approved a pilot program on Tuesday night ...
TJ Carson Jan 10, 2024
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Peoria, IL, USA
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