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U.S. formally ends fight against Meta’s purchase of VR content maker
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which lost a fight in court over whether Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc could buy VR content maker Within Unlimited, has decided to formal...
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“Home Illinois” proposed to prevent and end homelessness in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker wants to ensure that homelessness in Illinois is eliminated. The governor introduced “Home Illinois” at his budget address earlier this mon...
TJ Carson Feb 24, 2023
Colombia court moves to metaverse to host hearing
By Isabel Woodford (Reuters) - A Colombian court this month hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse, and now hopes to experiment again with virtual reality, authorities told Reuters. At the two-...
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CoStar defeats real estate rival’s antitrust claims in U.S. court
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - A California federal judge on Thursday dismissed antitrust claims against commercial real estate information services company CoStar Group Inc, in a feud with an industry...
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Sheriff issues warning about rash of vehicle thefts
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins is sounding a warning for car owners in general in the county — but, specifically, for those who own Kias or Hyundais. Watkins, on social...
Will Stevenson Feb 24, 2023
Not enough data to support multiple annual COVID boosters, U.S. CDC advisers say
By Aditya Samal (Reuters) - There is not sufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster shot a year for older people and those with weakened immune systems, an expert advisory group t...
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Analysis: Decree adds to doubts about Mexican lithium industry’s future
By Carolina Pulice MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican government's latest move to tighten control over its potentially lucrative lithium reserves fails to resolve the puzzle of how it can lure needed...
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Food makers, feeling squeezed, pull the plug on slow-selling products
By Jessica DiNapoli and Richa Naidu BOCA RATON, Florida/LONDON(Reuters) - Major consumer companies including Kraft Heinz Co and Conagra Brands Inc are culling product lines to combat sky-high costs an...
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Walmart can’t beat fine over warehouse worker injury
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) - Walmart Inc must pay about $11,000 in fines for failing to prevent heavy boxes from falling 40 feet and seriously injuring an employee at a New York warehouse, the U.S. ...
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Fed’s Mester says hot inflation data affirms case for more rate hikes
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland leader Loretta Mester said Friday she wasn't surprised by the latest round of strong U.S. inflation data, which she saw as an...
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