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Judge strikes down anti-ESG rule in Missouri

A federal judge has struck down a Missouri rule aimed at limiting the influence that environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies can have on investment advice. U.S. District Judge Steven Baugh on Wednesday sided with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. In order On all four counts, the lawsuit argues that the rules violate […]

Universal Music Group strikes Meta deal for Taylor Swift on WhatsApp

Music from pop stars like Taylor Swift, Adele, Billie Eilish and Elton John will soon be available to play and share on WhatsApp. Universal Music Group, the world’s largest multinational music group featuring some of the world’s biggest artists, signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms on Monday. The deal expands on […]

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole strikes out 10 in dominant outing

The Yankees had plenty of reason for optimism after Gerrit Cole had his most dominant performance of the season. But it was a shorter start than most others, so caution was advised. Cole pitched well, recording a season-high 10 strikeouts on a night when he threw 90 pitches and recorded just 16 outs. Manager Aaron […]

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed off the southern coast of Japan, and a tsunami warning was issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency said tsunamis of up to 1.6 feet were observed in parts of Kyushu and Shikoku about 30 minutes after the quake struck. Seismological service officials warned that strong aftershocks were possible for about […]

Assura strikes £500m deal to buy 14 private hospitals in UK | Assura

UK healthcare real estate investment and development company Asura has signed an agreement to acquire 14 private hospitals across the UK owned by Canada’s Northwest Healthcare Properties for £500 million, including the London Cancer Centre and Edgbaston Hospital in Birmingham. The deal comes at a time when the NHS is under huge pressure. Near record […]