WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime…… MORE
Nissan And Honda To Attempt A Merger That Would Create The World’s No. 3 Automaker
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses…… MORE
Nordstrom To Be Acquired By Nordstrom Family And A Mexican Retail Group In A $6.25 Billion Deal
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of…… MORE
Government Regulators Close Investigation Into Ford Focus Recalls
Government safety regulators are closing an investigation into two previous recalls of the Ford Focus after determining that Ford Motor Co. has satisfied its concerns. Ford recalled around 1.5 million Ford Focus sedans from the 2012-2018 model years in 2018 because they could lose power. The issue was a malfunctioning canister purge valve and software…… MORE
WASHINGTON DC PIZZA OWNER RESPONDS TO HER CONTROVERSIAL TWEET
Maria Rusciano, co-owner of Menomale Pizza in DC, joined the show this morning. She sent a congratulatory tweet to the Trump Admin, and received a large number of negative responses. Hear what her tweet was, the negative responses, as well as positive responses right here!… MORE