Facebook Inc on Thursday said it would update its internal discussion policies to impose restrictions on employees’ ability to debate social and political issues. A company spokesman said Chief Executive…
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Boeing 737 MAX safety upgrades are ‘positive progress’ – NTSB
CHICAGO/SEATTLE/WASHINGTON ( - The U.S. air accident investigator said on Thursday that proposed safety upgrades in the Boeing Co 737 MAX jet were “positive progress” toward meeting cockpit and systems…

Senator Warren blasts U.S. CEOs for ’empty’ social promises
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Thursday blasted U.S. business leaders, including JPMorgan Chase & Co’s Jamie Dimon and Walmart’s Doug McMillon, for falling short on a “splashy” promise…

Canada launches emissions reduction fund from Volkswagen fine
TORONTO - Canada launched a fund on Thursday to invest in community-based projects to curb emissions, with bulk of the money coming from a fine that Volkswagen AG VOWG_p.DE paid…

Stocks buckle, dollar slips as investors mull Fed action
NEW YORK - Global equity markets slid and the dollar eased on Thursday after a report showing persistently high claims for U.S. unemployment benefits reinforced the Federal Reserve’s assessment of…

U.S. regulator seeks comments on possible risks to power grid from Huawei, others
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said on Thursday it is seeking comments on possible national security risks to the electric system from certain equipment and services providers. FERC, which…

Herman Miller soars 34% as it rejoins dividend club
You may need to sit down for this. Shares of Herman Miller MLHR.O soared 34% on Thursday after the office chair seller posted blowout quarterly results and joined an expanding…