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By Daniel Wiessner

(Reuters) - A federal judge in Arkansas has tossed out a legal challenge by 17 Republican-led states to a U.S. agency rule giving workers who had abortions the same legal protections as those who are pregnant or recently gave birth.

U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall in Little Rock, Arkansas said in a written ruling on Friday that the states lacked standing to sue over the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)... (continue reading...)

By Georgina McCartney

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Monday sued the U.S. government to block the Biden administration's proposed rule that would require the offshore oil and gas industry to provide nearly $7 billion in funds to cover costs of dismantling old infrastructure.

The rule, which would go into effect later this year, applies to companies that do not have investment grade ratings or sufficient proven... (continue reading...)

(Reuters) - Union members at Ultium Cells - a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution - in Lordstown, Ohio voted to ratify a new labor agreement, the United Auto Workers said on Monday.

About 98% of votes cast were in favor of the new deal, which includes a 30% wage increase over three years for many workers, and a $3,000 ratification bonus.

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(Reuters) -The U.S. government on Monday sued Adobe, accusing the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat of harming consumers by enrolling them in its most lucrative subscription plans without clearly disclosing important terms.

In a complaint filed in the San Jose, California, federal court, the government said Adobe failed to adequately disclose hefty early termination fees, sometimes reaching hundreds of dollars, when customers sign up for "annual, paid... (continue reading...)

By Frank Phiri

BLANTYRE (Reuters) - Malawians gathered to mourn Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima amid heavy security on Monday, a day after people from his home district launched protests over the government's response to the plane crash that killed him and eight others last week.

Chilima, 51, was laid to rest in his village of Nsipe in the district of Ntcheu, about 160 km (100 miles) southeast of the capital Lilongwe.