Business Update

Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of the oil cartel, sees advantages in increasing output despite market risks. Source link

Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest. Source link

Why does anyone expect me to get anything done amid the noise and constant pings of my workplace? Source link

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. Source link

Overcoming poverty and prejudice, she was the first Black woman to be hired as a television reporter in the region and later became a popular anchor. Source link

Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient safety. Source link

The services, which can cost more than $50,000 a year, make impossible dinner reservations and finagle special treatment. In certain circles, they’ve become a common luxury. Source link

The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that assist them with rising health care costs. Source link

Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress. Source link

The White House has cut or paused billions in funding to Democratic-run cities and states since the federal government came to a halt. Source link