California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches
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California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches

A commission denied a request to increase the number of rocket launches on the state’s central coast, citing environmental concerns.
TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case
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TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case

The penalty was the largest ever imposed by U.S. officials on a bank for violating anti-money laundering laws, and regulators imposed a cap on TD’s ability to accept new deposits.
E.V. Tax Credits Are a Plus, but Flaws Remain, Study Finds
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E.V. Tax Credits Are a Plus, but Flaws Remain, Study Finds

The Inflation Reduction Act was a compromise between competing priorities. Evaluating the law on the effectiveness of the $7,500 tax credit for E.V.s is tricky.