Business

Sanctions have had a dramatic impact on the Russian economy when it comes to things like the value of the ruble, but they can't stop the tanks, says Juan Zarate, a former assistant secretary of the Treasury.

How sanctions factor into negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

2:48pm March 30, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Sanctions can't stop the tanks, but they have had a dramatic impact on the Russian economy and could pressure President Vladimir Putin to change his behavior, says a former Treasury official.

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Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called his country's ban on imports of Russian gas, oil and coal the most radical in Europe.

World News

Poland says its ban on all Russian oil and gas imports is the most radical in Europe

11:59am March 30, 2022

by Joanna Kakissis

"While others in Europe looked at Russia as a business partner," the Polish prime minister said, "we saw that Russia uses gas and oil as a way to blackmail."

Health & Safety

News brief: Mariupol evacuees, COVID booster, J&J vs cancer patients

6:00am March 30, 2022

Resident flee as the battle for the Ukrainian city of Mariupol goes on. If eligible, should you get a second COVID booster? J&J is using a controversial bankruptcy maneuver to delay some lawsuits.

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Some companies are using bankruptcy courts to block lawsuits

5:10am March 30, 2022

by Brian Mann

J&J used a complex bankruptcy maneuver to delay thousands of lawsuits linked to asbestos contamination in its baby powder. One woman suing the company died while her case was in legal limbo.

Politics & Government

Biden wants a federal minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes

5:10am March 30, 2022

by Andrea Hsu

The Biden administration aims to establish minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes — part of a push to improve care for residents. Doing so amid staffing issues could prove challenging.

The Better Business Bureau and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance have tips on donating to charity and avoiding crowdfunding scams.

Here's how you can avoid getting scammed when donating to support Ukraine

5:00am March 30, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

So far, about one-quarter of Ukraine's 44 million people have fled their country due to the war, according to the U.N. Here are tips to avoid falling victim to online scams.

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has long faced criticism for how he dealt with allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment at his company.

Arts

Judge approves Activision Blizzard $18 million settlement in sexual harassment suit

7:10pm March 29, 2022

by Andrew Limbong

This is just one of many lawsuits the video game giant is facing for its workplace culture. The company recently announced it was being acquired by Microsoft.

A custom LEGO company raised more than $145,000 for Ukraine Relief

4:25pm March 29, 2022

A custom LEGO store in a Chicago suburb has raised more than $145,000 for Ukraine relief by selling a figurine of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and an accessory of a Molotov cocktail.

People travel through the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Governors from 21 states are suing to end the federal mask mandate for public transportation.

21 states sue the Biden administration to end the federal travel mask mandate

4:17pm March 29, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

The states are suing to end the public transportation mandate, claiming the continued enforcement "harms the states" and interferes with local laws. The mandate is in place at least through April 18.

Intuit's 2018 homepage for TurboTax failed to adequately disclose the limits of the "free" offer, the Federal Trade Commission says.

Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free

4:11pm March 29, 2022

by Laurel Wamsley

In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation.