U.S. Campaign to Isolate Russia Shows Limits After 2 Years of War
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U.S. Campaign to Isolate Russia Shows Limits After 2 Years of War

Many nations insist on not taking sides in the war in Ukraine, while China, India and Brazil are filling Russia’s coffers.
New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions
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New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions

Analysts and shipping executives say the expect costs to fall later this year as companies receive vessels they ordered two to three years ago.
Woman Sues Tomato Company, Saying Those Weren’t San Marzanos in the Can
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Woman Sues Tomato Company, Saying Those Weren’t San Marzanos in the Can

A federal judge said the lawsuit, in which a California woman accused Simpson Imports of using “highly misleading” packaging, could proceed. The company says its labels do not call the product “San Marzano.”
Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.
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Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.

It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals.