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To Protect Against Wildfires, Insurers Try to Change Construction Standards

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To Protect Against Wildfires, Insurers Try to Change Construction Standards

Property insurers are trying to force changes in construction standards that they say are necessary to protect against wildfires.

By Emily Flitter

Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty

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Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty

The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.

By Rebecca F. Elliott

Antitrust Regulator Tells Chains: Back Off Your Franchisees

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Antitrust Regulator Tells Chains: Back Off Your Franchisees

After a yearlong inquiry, the Federal Trade Commission warned brands not to gag their small business operators or charge them extra fees.

By Lydia DePillis

Biden’s Pick to Lead F.D.I.C. Faces Little Resistance in Senate Hearing

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Biden’s Pick to Lead F.D.I.C. Faces Little Resistance in Senate Hearing

Nominated for chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Christy Goldsmith Romero was cheered by Democrats and accepted by Republicans at a hearing.

By Emily Flitter