Queen approves suspension of UK Parliament

Markets are reacting to the latest political bombshell in the United Kingdom, as the British Prime Minister suspends government to focus on Brexit. More famous names are being punished for their role in the US opioids epidemic, where over-prescription for the strong painkiller has been linked to many deaths. This time, Purdue - a pharmaceutical company owned by the Sackler family - has proposed a huge amount of money to settle the cases filed against them in court. And finally: after decades of decline… are trade unions in America making a comeback?

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