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J&J bolts higher after verdict in Oklahoma opioid case

Johnson & Johnson investors exhaled in relief Tuesday, pushing up the company’s shares after an Oklahoma judge imposed a $572 million verdict for the health care giant’s role in the nation’s opioid crisis. During the seven week trial, state prosecutors who sought up to $17 billion described J&J as a “kingpin” in an epidemic that’s […]

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North Carolina prosecutor expands fight against youth vaping

North Carolina’s top prosecutor expanded his efforts to halt e-cigarette sales to teens on Monday by suing eight more manufacturers of vaping products. Josh Stein, the Democratic attorney general in the traditionally tobacco-friendly state, said he is filing lawsuits against eight e-cigarette companies in an announcement timed to grab attention during the first week of

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Chick-Fil-A’s Sandwich War vs. Popeyes: A Mistake Or A Strategy?

Over the past week, Popeyes has trended on Twitter globally, welcomed expansive crowds and sold out of just about every new chicken sandwich it has. But why is this particular sandwich such a big deal? The viral success is unprecedented for America’s 19th largest fast-food chain, and it’s in large part thanks to a competitor

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Keds Are Cool Again. Here’s How To Wear Them Like It’s 2019

In an age when comfort is king and shoes like Tevas and Birkenstocks have gone from fashion faux pas to wardrobe pre-requisites, Keds’ versatile style has a staying power all on its own. You wouldn’t necessarily put Keds in the “ugly shoe” category: They are classically plain, a shoe that doesn’t necessarily scream stylish but

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Q&A: What lies ahead following Oklahoma opioid judgment

Oklahoma’s $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson will likely be followed by more trials and legal settlements seeking to hold a drug company accountable for a U.S. opioid crisis that has ripped apart lives and communities. Monday’s ruling could help shape negotiations over roughly 1,500 similar lawsuits filed by state, local and tribal governments

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American Families Will Pay $1,000 Per Year For Trump’s China Tariffs, JPMorgan Says

Despite repeated assurances from Trump administration officials that U.S. consumers are not bearing the brunt of its tariffs on China, a new JPMorgan analysis predicts that the average American family will shoulder $1,000 per year. According to CNBC, the firm estimates that the administration’s newest round of tariffs ― 10% on $300 billion of Chinese

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