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3G Capital Quietly Sells 16.1% Stake in Kraft Heinz, Ending Nine-Year Run
Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital exits Kraft Heinz after nearly nine years, marking the end of an era and signaling changes ahead for the food giant.
Australian Bank Macquarie Criticized For Lending Money to Britain's Biggest Water Firm, Thames Water
Australian investment bank Macquarie, criticized for its role in loading Thames Water with debt during its ownership from 2006 to 2017, is reportedly among the lenders to Thames Water's troubled parent company.
Biden-Backed EPA Rule Requires 200 US Chemical Plants to Cut Cancer-Causing Emissions
The EPA's new rule, supported by President Biden, mandates over 200 chemical plants to cut cancer-causing emissions, prioritizing environmental justice, particularly in communities near New Orleans.
The US Railway Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M After Train Accident in Ohio
Norfolk Southern agreed to a $600 million settlement for an Eastern Ohio train accident in February 2023. The accident derailed about 50 cars, leading to the evacuation of 1,500 to 2,000 residents.