(Reuters) – In an attempt to avoid further claims, Bayer AG is riskingly betting that an independent scientific review will finally prove that its widely used herbicide Roundup does not cause cancer, legal experts said. The company agreed on Wednesday to pay up to $ 10.9 billion to end litigation …
Read More »Top CEOs of American airlines to hold meeting at White House on Friday
WASHINGTON / CHICAGO (Reuters) – CEOs of major US airlines will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss various travel issues related to the coronavirus, including a push to convince the federal government to order temperature controls for passengers, three people They reported on the matter, he said. FILE PHOTO: …
Read More »Verizon suspends advertising on Facebook and joins growing boycott
FILE PHOTO: The Verizon logo is seen on the side of a truck in New York City, USA, October 13, 2016. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – Verizon Communications Inc said on Thursday it was pausing advertising on Facebook Inc. after broad support for a campaign that called on the …
Read More »The District of Columbia sues 4 major oil companies for misleading consumers about climate change
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) – The Attorney General for the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Thursday against Exxon Mobil Corp, BP Plc, Chevron Corp and Royal Dutch Shell Plc for “systematically and intentionally misleading” consumers about the role of their Products play to cause climate change, the latest action …
Read More »Moderna targets third quarter for first doses of possible COVID-19 vaccine with Catalent deal
(Reuters) – Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) said Thursday that it was partnering with contract pharmacist Catalent Inc (CTLT.N) to prepare 100 million initial doses of its coronavirus vaccine for the United States, starting in the third quarter of this year. FILE PHOTO: A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna Therapeutics, which …
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