Virginia governor vetoes bill that would have boosted minimum wage from $12 to $15 over two years, saying it wasn’t needed

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed two top Democratic legislative priorities on Thursday: bills that would have allowed the recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year and measures mandating a minimum wage increase. The development did not come as a surprise. While Youngkin had not explicitly threatened to veto either set of …

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Thames Water enters its end game

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Shouting matches between utility companies and regulators are common in the UK. There is always brinkmanship before regulators rubber-stamp multiyear business plans as investors try to juice their returns. Thames …

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Russian Military Jet Crashes Into Sea Off Crimea, Says Governor

Footage on social media showed a plane in flames falling out of the sky. (Representational) A Russian military plane crashed Thursday into the sea off Ukraine’s annexed Crimean peninsula, the Moscow-installed governor of the city of Sevastopol said. “A military plane has fallen into the sea,” Mikhail Razvozhayev said in …

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iAnthus Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

NEW YORK and TORONTO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – iAnthus Capital Holdings (OTC:), Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company”) (CSE: IAN) (OTCQB: ITHUF), which owns, operates, and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2023. The …

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The light SUVs with the most boot space in Australia

Light SUVs are the smallest type of SUV on offer in Australia, and offer an entry point for buyers who value a raised driving position and bang for buck. It’s a popular formula, with over 50,000 sold in 2023. But how do they stack up when it comes to boot …

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AI boom drives global stock markets to best first quarter in five years

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Equities myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Global stock markets have recorded their best first-quarter performance in five years, buoyed by hopes of a soft economic landing in the US and enthusiasm about artificial intelligence. An MSCI index …

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