News published on Business Daily in April 2025

News from April 2025


Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Missouri submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2024, 20 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2024, 149 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in Pennsylvania, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has initiated an awareness campaign in Baton Rouge to highlight the effects of legal system abuse on Louisiana’s economy.

Following President Trump's request for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke CBS's broadcast license and impose "maximum fines and punishment," the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has expressed opposition.

Apple has announced an initiative to encourage Apple Watch users to close their Activity rings on April 24 in celebration of Global Close Your Rings Day.

Governor Andy Beshear, local officials, and Bakery Express Midwest leaders celebrated the opening of a new facility in Boone County.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has confirmed the final closing of its North Haven Private Equity Co-Investment Opportunities Fund III LP (PECO III), which met its hard cap with $2.3 billion in commitments.

TechNet, in collaboration with Echelon Insights, has published a survey unveiling key perceptions among Americans regarding the impact of breaking up major U.S. tech companies.

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has introduced five index mutual funds with no management fees.

Meta has announced plans to utilize public content — such as posts and comments — from adults on its platforms in the European Union to train its artificial intelligence models.

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are seen as the key to expanding nuclear power in the U.S., according to a recent report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to begin a trial on Monday, April 14, challenging Meta over its past acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

Houston-based Empower Pharmacy has responded to a lawsuit filed by Eli Lilly, stating that the legal action is an attempt by "Big Pharma" to test its power.


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Dave Embertson, president of Erling, highlighted in an op-ed published on April 8 how a minor traffic accident led to a $600,000 settlement.

Texans are facing higher costs for goods and services due to the impact of lawsuits and large court awards, according to a study by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA).

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible businesses, nonprofits, and residents in Alaska.

Meta is set to expand its board of directors with the addition of Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick, effective April 15.