Sep 25, 2023

Tentative deal reached on the Hollywood writers strike

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The Writers Guild of America reached a proposed contract agreement with Hollywood studios over the weekend. We dig into the latest developments.

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A tentative deal with "meaningful gains and protections" for writers

by Nova Safo

The Hollywood Writers Guild is calling a proposed three-year contract agreement “exceptional,” but writers and actors remain on strike until they vote on the deal. Marketplace’s Nova Safo reports.

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Senate to consider giving cannabis businesses access to banking

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 25, 2023

The Senate Banking Committee hearing this week will consider the question of allowing cannabis business owners to open bank accounts for their companies legally.

It’s currently difficult for cannabis business owners to open bank accounts, even in states where marijuana is legal.

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Despite EU crypto sanctions, Russians are still using digital currencies

by Levi Bridges

Sep 25, 2023

Crypto sanctions have caused headaches for many anti-war Russians who fled abroad, but crypto use within Russia is still common.

The goal of the the European Union's crypto restrictions is to stop sanctioned Russians from finding loopholes to move money out of Russia.

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