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December 30 2021 - 2:30PM
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Hospitals Still Not Fully Complying With Federal Price-Disclosure Rules
One year after federal rules compelled hospitals to post their
healthcare prices publicly, some big national chains haven't done
so, with no penalty so far from the Biden administration, according
to a Wall Street Journal review.
CDC warns Americans to avoid cruise ships - even if they're vaccinated
More than 80 ships were under CDC investigation follow COVID-19
cases among people on board.
Teva Found Liable for Fueling Opioid Addiction in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James had sued Teva and other
pharmaceutical companies, alleging that they bore responsibility
for producing addictive painkillers that have caused a
public-health crisis.
U.S. Airlines Cancel 1,100 Flights as Omicron Hurts Staffing
Staffing shortages because of the virus continued to cut into
carriers' schedules, with JetBlue canceling about 17% of its
Thursday flights as of midday.
An Amazon Suit Encounters a Snag: a Judge With a Conflict of Interest
Nearly two years into a kickback case against ex-employees and a
vendor, an Amazon stockholding by the judge's wife threatens costly
delays.
Biogen Shares Give Up Gains as Samsung Denies Takeover Rumor
Shares of Biogen fell Thursday after South Korean conglomerate
Samsung Group denied a report that it was in talks for a
blockbuster acquisition of the biopharmaceutical company, erasing
most of Wednesday's big gain and putting the stock on pace for a
flat performance for the year.
Purdue Pharma's Sackler Family Opioid Deal in Jeopardy: What to Know
Bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is weighing its options
after a federal judge overturned its $4.5 billion settlement with
members of the Sackler family who own the company.
Tesla Recalls Vehicles Over Camera, Front Hood Faults
The recalls apply to nearly half a million cars from recent
model years and add to other safety concerns that have hit the
electric-vehicle maker this year.
Analysis: European Airlines Steer Clear of Omicron Turbulence
European airlines have been showing more resilience than their
peers in Asia and the U.S. during the Christmas holiday period
despite a surge in Covid-19 infections.
A Bad Year for Hydrogen Stocks Was Good for Hydrogen Companies
The sector's growth prospects are more sensibly valued after a
year of deflating stock prices and industrial progress.
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December 30, 2021 15:15 ET (20:15 GMT)
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