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Amazon’s Walla Walla data center plan sparks tension between protesters, local officials
WALLA WALLA — More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Sunday to demand a statewide mo…
California company plans to sell China-designed SUVs in US
DETROIT (AP) — A California company says it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.
Avenatti's request to limit his testimony rejected by judge
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge dealt a blow to California attorney Michael Avenatti's attempt to limit his testimony if he testifies at his New York extortion trial, saying Monday that allegations of lies and deceit invol…
Malls in $3.6B deal between Simon Property and Taubman
Following is a list of malls that are part of a $3.6 billion deal between The Simon Property Group and Taubman Realty
Now for sale at the mall ... the mall; Simon buys Taubman
As mall-based retailers struggle to compete with the onslaught from online shopping, the companies that own and manage the malls are finding their own business models severely challenged.
Schick owner retreats from $1.37B buyout of Harry's
SHELTON, Conn. (AP) — The company that owns Schick has terminated its attempt to buy the upstart shaving company Harry’s for $1.37 billion, just days after the U.S. sued to block the acquisition.
Justice Department charges four Chinese hackers with breaking into computer networks of Equifax, stealing personal data
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department charges four Chinese hackers with breaking into computer networks of Equifax, stealing personal data.
Ghosn seeks documents in Amsterdam wrongful dismissal case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Lawyers representing fugitive former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn in a wrongful dismissal case went to court in Amsterdam on Monday seeking disclosure of evidence that led to Ghosn bei…
Sony, Amazon, NTT drop out of big tech show over virus
LONDON (AP) — Two big Japanese companies are the latest to pull out of a major European technology show due to fears over the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
2nd big mall deal in as many weeks; Simon buys Taubman
The Simon Property Group will buy mall operator Taubman Realty in a deal valued at around $3.6 billion as those properties continue to struggle along with their retail tenants.
Retailers try clothing rental, but will it be a good fit?
Renting clothes could be the future of fashion — or it could just be a fad.
Schick owner Edgewell drops $1.37B buyout deal for Harry's
SHELTON, Conn. (AP) — Schick owner Edgewell is ending its $1.37 billion acquisition deal for upstart shaving company Harry’s shortly after the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the sale.
Simon Property buying majority stake in Taubman
The Simon Property Group will buy mall operator Taubman Realty in a deal valued at around $3.6 billion as those properties continue to struggle along with their retail tenants.
Stocks decline amid warnings China virus still a threat
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new virus cases and analysts warned optimism the disease is under control might be premature.
Volvo Cars and owner Geely consider merger deal
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish automaker Volvo Cars and its owner Chinese automaker Geely Holding said Monday they are considering combining their businesses to create a company that “would accelerate financial…
Liz Weston: How to navigate your most dangerous decade
Losing a job is almost always traumatic. In your 50s, job loss can be devastating — and devastatingly common.