Puff Bar, Other E-Cigarette Makers to Get More Scrutiny Under Spending Bill 
 

The Food and Drug Administration will gain authority over Puff Bar and other e-cigarettes made with synthetic nicotine under the government spending bill that President Biden is expected to sign.


 
Delivery Contractors Blame FedEx for Bad Holiday Season 
 

A group of ground-division contractors say bad projections and new payment terms are hurting profits as costs rise.


 
JD.com to Acquire Deppon Logistics for $1.42 Billion 
 

JD.com plans to buy Shanghai-listed Deppon Logistics for $1.42 billion as part of efforts by the e-commerce company to boost its freight and warehousing network.


 
Nickel Market Crisis Likely to Delay IGO's Takeover of Western Areas 
 

IGO Ltd., an Australian base metals producer, plans to buy nickel miner Western Areas Ltd. for around $802 million is likely to be delayed by an uncontrollable rise in nickel prices that triggered a crisis on the London Metal Exchange.


 
Uber Imposes New Customer Fees to Offset Gas Prices 
 

The ride-hailing company is putting in place a fuel surcharge-a fixed rate per trip regardless of distance-for the next two months that goes directly to drivers.


 
American Apparel Founder Dov Charney Files for Bankruptcy 
 

American Apparel founder Dov Charney has filed for personal bankruptcy as hedge-fund manager Standard General seeks to enforce judgments totaling roughly $30 million stemming from his failed bid to get reinstated as chief executive of the clothing seller after the board suspended him for alleged misconduct.


 
NBC's Peacock Finalizing Deal to Stream MLB Games in New Sunday Time Slot 
 

NBCUniversal's Peacock is finalizing a deal with Major League Baseball for exclusive rights to stream games in a new Sunday time slot, according to people familiar with the discussions, as the league looks to increase digital partnerships.


 
Disney CEO Tried to Avoid Politics, Now Finds Himself in Middle of Partisan Spat 
 

The move follows a bill the state's senate passed that would restrict teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.


 
CVS Ousts Executives After Inquiry, Vows to Overhaul How It Handles Sexual-Harassment Complaints 
 

Chief Executive Karen Lynch has removed several executives following an internal investigation into how they handled sexual-harassment complaints and is overhauling how the company handles such matters.


 
Pressure Mounts for Western Companies Leaving Russia 
 

Companies that are pulling out of Russia in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine are facing pressure after President Vladimir Putin endorsed a plan to nationalize assets left behind.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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