Business Update

Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs. Source link

The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world. Source link

The takeover battle took a new turn on Tuesday as Warner Bros. Discovery reopened talks with its rebuffed suitor. But big questions still remain. Source link

Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened. Source link

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level. Source link

In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government. Source link

The widow and two daughters of LG’s former chairman sought to invalidate an inheritance agreement, claiming they were deceived into forfeiting their rightful inheritance. Source link

State income taxes often reflect federal policies, but Washington, D.C. and some states have taken steps to keep the latest Republican changes out of their tax codes. Source link

Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece. Source link

Stolen food and beverages, which are easier to offload than costly electronics, are driving an overall spike in cargo crimes, truckers, insurers and other experts say. Source link