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NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris. The deal is for a North American professional sports record of $6.05 billion.
by The Associated Press

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MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

A major sugar and agricultural company based in Moorhead, Minn., has been fined for wastewater quality violations involving fecal matter and other pollutants.
by Amy Felegy

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Blockbuster drug Humira finally faces lower-cost rivals

Blockbuster drug Humira finally faces lower-cost rivals

After years of being the world’s best-selling drug, Humira faces competition from copycat versions known as biosimilars. One called Yusimry costs a $1,000 or less.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle

Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle

As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.
by Danielle Kaye

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Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. households adopted a pet during the pandemic, according to the ASPCA. And all those animals need a lot of care: Mars Veterinary Health says pet care spending will rise by a third in the next ten years, and the U.S. will need 41,000 additional vets and more than twice as many veterinary technicians. 
by Tim Nelson

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Liberty and tacos for all: Taco Bell prevails as Taco John's abandons trademark to 'Taco Tuesday'

Liberty and tacos for all: Taco Bell prevails as Taco John's abandons trademark to 'Taco Tuesday'

Taco Bell has rung up a win in its quest to make “Taco Tuesday” free of trademark restrictions. On Tuesday, Taco John’s formally abandoned its longstanding claim to sole use of the phrase amid a challenge from its fast-food rival.
by The Associated Press

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3 lessons past Hollywood strikes can teach us about the current moment

3 lessons past Hollywood strikes can teach us about the current moment

Hollywood actors and screenwriters are on strike simultaneously for the first time since 1960. When — and how — might things resolve this time? Experts tell NPR what recent history can teach us.
by Rachel Treisman

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