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U.S. FTC asks Twitter if it has resources to comply with consent decree
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California approves $2.9 billion investment to double car chargers in state
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Adding EVs to U.S. biofuels law is environmental agency’s 2023 task
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Colombia to hike minimum monthly wage by 16%
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AbbVie to leave leading U.S. drug industry trade group
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Bank of Canada’s inflation fight made harder as bond yields fall
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Brazil’s spending package affecting inflation expectations, says central bank
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Yellen, China’s ambassador discuss economic developments, U.S. Treasury says
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Chinese investors weigh risks after Kabul hotel attack
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