USA – Page 9946 – Prologue Journal

Gucci Offices Raided by Antitrust Authorities in Europe

Wall Street Journal The European Commission said it was probing whether several fashion companies had violated rules that “prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/gucci-offices-raided-by-antitrust-authorities-in-europe-d7bf61f5

AT&T Adds Wireless Subscribers but Growth Cools

Wall Street Journal AT&T added subscribers to its core wireless business, but its customer gains are cooling down after a pandemic-driven boom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/att-t-q1-earnings-report-2023-c0434e9e

Ronin Equity Partners Forms Craft-Brewing Equipment Supplier

Wall Street Journal The firm recently rolled six supply companies into a new group called Lotus Beverage Alliance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ronin-equity-partners-forms-craft-brewing-equipment-supplier-1a902988

Latest Updates on Evan Gershkovich

Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on March 29 while on a reporting trip and accused of espionage, making him the first American journalist detained in Russia on such charges since the Cold War. The Journal vehemently denies the allegations against him and has called for his immediate…

IKEA to Open 17 U.S. Stores in Expansion Drive

Wall Street Journal The furniture company is making its largest-ever investment in new American stores, betting on strong U.S. demand for its flat-pack. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ikea-to-open-17-new-u-s-stores-in-expansion-drive-cdf946ac

A Record Number of Journalists Were Detained Worldwide Prior to Evan Gershkovich’s Arrest

Wall Street Journal “It’s gotten worse everywhere,” the Committee to Protect Journalists said about press freedom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-record-number-of-journalists-were-detained-worldwide-prior-to-evan-gershkovichs-arrest-1123edf1

Manhattan’s Top Office Landlord Looks at Plan B

Wall Street Journal Hopes that workplaces will fill up are fading and turning empty workplaces into new homes is getting more serious attention. https://www.wsj.com/articles/manhattans-top-office-landlord-looks-at-plan-b-20aa3198

GOP senators prepare to grill Biden’s labor pick as ‘activist’ with a ‘history of bias’

Fox News Senate Republicans on Thursday will confront President Biden’s progressive nominee to lead the Labor Department on her past work as California’s labor chief and support for policies that they say hurt American workers and businesses alike. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, who is filling in at the top job after former Secretary Marty…

Biotech Startups Use Models of Human Organs for Drug Discovery

Wall Street Journal Miniature models of human organs may provide a more accurate predictor of drug efficacy than animal testing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biotech-startups-use-models-of-human-organs-for-drug-discovery-d5818322

Japan’s Kishida Says He’ll Lead G-7 in Pushing for Protection of Journalists

Wall Street Journal Japan’s prime minister said he would lead the Group of Seven nations in advocating for greater protection for journalists and the release of Russian political prisoners. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japans-kishida-says-hell-lead-g-7-in-pushing-for-protection-of-journalists-68866346