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Rail Unions Sound Fresh Alarm on $85B UP-NS Merger
Rail unions renew warnings over the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger as regulators weigh its impact on safety and shipping costs.
Sep 2, 2026
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Sony, Warner Sue Anthropic Over AI Song Training
Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic, alleging tens of thousands of songs were pirated and used to train its Claude AI models without permission.
By Michael Reed2 September 2026
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Fed Officials Split as Rate-Cut Debate Heats Up
Federal Reserve officials remain divided over how quickly to keep cutting rates, as New York Fed President John Williams flags rising risks to employment.
Sep 2, 2026
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Target Investor Support for Cornell Hits Record Low
Investor support for Target's executive chair Brian Cornell hits a record low as shareholders question his continued board role after stepping down as CEO.
Sep 1, 2026
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US Refiners Meet Trump as Gas Supply Tightens
President Trump meets US oil refiners as tight refining capacity and Middle East tensions push gasoline prices to their highest levels this year.
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