Feds muzzling mergers Wildfires spread rapidly by howling winds
Oklahoma and Kansas flames roared across Wednesday destroying homes and forcing hundreds to flee as four fires merged into one large blaze. The uncontained fire had burned 55,308 acres by midday, according to Oklahoma Forestry Services spokeswoman Hannah Anderson. It was caused by arcing power lines.
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Friction Between Business and Government Over Mergers
The Obama administration tightens scrutiny on mergers as deals surge with Pfizer Allergan Halliburton Baker Hughes Staples Office Depot cases. FTC challenges Staples Office Depot. antitrust actions target Aetna Humana Anthem Cigna and Anheuser Busch InBev SABMiller. The moves signal strong regulatory leverage to curb consolidations.
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Mossack Fonseca fades from US map after Panama Papers leak
The Panama firm linked to offshore services has nearly vanished from the United States. US records show Wyoming and Nevada as the main bases, with Miami offices now archived or unlisted. Florida rep Olga Santini denies firm employment, stating independent service-provider role.
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Candidates carry different strengths into New York primary
Democrats and Republicans focus on New York’s big apple economy and diverse regions as Clinton, Sanders, Trump, Cruz, and Kasich position for delegates. Clinton relies on New York City and Wall Street ties. Sanders targets Syracuse Ithaca and urban colleges. Trump leverages New York roots and upstate appeal. Cruz seeks momentum but clashes with state demographics. Kasich could harvest delegates by cherry-picking in GOP strongholds.
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