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Lawmakers attempt to revive nationwide eviction moratorium

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri say their bill would direct the secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a ban on evictions in response to COVID-19.

Activision Blizzard confirms SEC probe into discrimination allegations

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Shares have dropped 20 percent in two months as legal woes build over an alleged culture of discrimination against women and minorities at the maker of Candy Crush, Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft.

How financial 'black swans' may be driving market drops

A sell-off hit the financial markets Monday over Chinese real estate and U.S. federal reserve policy worries. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 614 points — a 1.8% drop, its worst since July. The NASDAQ fell 330 points — more…

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WATCH: United Nations General Assembly 2021 — Day 1

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations chief is warning global leaders at the opening of the U.N.'s foremost gathering that the world has never been more threatened and divided and “we face the greatest cascade of crises in our lifetime.”…

UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups.

White House warns states face deep cuts if Congress does not raise debt limit

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The debt limit is the amount of money Congress allows the Treasury to borrow. It was suspended three times during the Trump administration and has been lifted dozens of times since 1960.

Federal Reserve reviews ethics policies after prolific trading uncovered

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve is reviewing the ethics policies that cover the financial holdings of its senior officials in the wake of disclosures that two regional Fed presidents engaged in extensive trading last year.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on strengthening the economy

By Associated Press

Biden's laid out his proposal Thursday at the White House to get the wealthy to "pay their fair share" in taxes.

WATCH: Biden meets with business leaders on COVID vaccine mandates

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The meeting follows Biden's announcement last week that the Labor Department is working to require that businesses with 100 or more employees order their workers to be fully vaccinated or submit a negative COVID-19 test at least weekly.