Senate probe accuses Goldman of housing bust profits
A Senate inquiry finds Goldman Sachs planned profits from the housing melt down and misled investors in complex mortgage securities. Excerpts show emails where executives discuss keeping trades for themselves and potentially sharing with clients. CEO Lloyd Blankfein prepared remarks deny betting against clients amid a $1.2 billion loss in 2007 08.
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Wal-Mart limits cadmium in kids products
Wal-Mart announced a voluntary policy to test and restrict cadmium in children jewelry craft kits toys bibs and pacifiers manufactured as of April 9 2005 The move follows AP investigations and comes as U S lawmakers and California consider tighter cadmium limits and the CPSC reviews potential rules.
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U.S. diners return as restaurant sales recover
American diners are resuming spending with bigger meals and shared desserts as restaurant traffic climbs across chains and independent eateries. Analysts cite a late January uptick and March gains, aided by tax refunds and warmer weather, with McDonald's Maggiano's Panera among notable improvements.
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Decline in U S Newspaper Circulation Slows
U S newspapers report continued circulation declines with a slower drop in weekday readers 8.7 percent and Sundays 6.5 percent for the six months ending March 31 2024 versus the previous year. Pump prices edge up while wholesale costs rise. Major food firms join the National Salt Reduction Initiative led by New York City Mayor Bloomberg.
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Supreme Court to weigh free speech vs protecting children from violent games
The court will consider reinstating California’s 2005 ban on selling or renting violent video games to minors. The 9th Circuit struck it down for infringing minors’ rights, while California Gov. Schwarzenegger supports review. The case mirrors current free speech debates after the animal cruelty ruling.
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