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Rihem Akkouche
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Rihem Akkouche

Rihem Akkouche is a passionate journalist dedicated to shedding light on compelling stories, sparking conversations, and fostering a more informed world.

Merck to buy Cidara

America November 14, 2025

Merck to acquire Cidara For $9.2B

Merck said Friday it will expand its respiratory-drug arsenal through a $9.2 billion agreement to acquire Cidara Therapeutics, making one…

By Rihem Akkouche

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger

America November 14, 2025

Union Pacific, Norfolk shareholders approve $85B merger

Union Pacific announced Friday that its investors overwhelmingly endorsed the company’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, a move…

By Rihem Akkouche

PetSmart $225K settlement

America November 14, 2025

PetSmart $225K Settlement Ends Colorado Suit Over Alleged Groomer Contract Tactics

PetSmart has agreed to pay Colorado $225,000 to resolve a lawsuit accusing the pet retail giant of luring dog groomers…

By Rihem Akkouche

Purdue $7.4B Chapter 11 Plan

America November 14, 2025

Judge Approves Purdue $7.4B Chapter 11 Plan in High-Stakes Opioid Case

A New York bankruptcy judge has approved the Purdue $7.4B Chapter 11 Plan, clearing a path Friday for billions of…

By Rihem Akkouche

BofA BNY Epstein Claims

America November 14, 2025

BofA BNY Epstein Claims Targeted for Dismissal by Banks

Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon urged a Manhattan federal judge Thursday to dismiss lawsuits accusing them…

By Rihem Akkouche

Trump Election Case

America November 14, 2025

Trump Election Case Lives On as Georgia Prosecutor Steps In

Georgia’s election interference charges against former President Donald Trump and co-defendants will continue after Pete Skandalakis, head of the state’s…

By Rihem Akkouche

horizon bcbs $100m settlement

America November 14, 2025

Horizon BCBS $100M Settlement Resolves Fraud Allegations in New Jersey

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will pay $100 million to the state to settle claims that it…

By Rihem Akkouche

Wolters Kluwer to acquire Libra Technology

America November 14, 2025

Wolters Kluwer to Acquire Libra Technology in €90 Million AI Deal

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory announced Thursday it has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH, a Berlin-based legal…

By Rihem Akkouche

Ricoh USA 401(k) suit

America November 14, 2025

Ricoh USA 401(k) Suit Settlements Close Decade-Long Retirement Plan Disputes

Ricoh USA Inc. informed federal judges in Pennsylvania Thursday that it has reached settlements to resolve two class-action lawsuits claiming…

By Rihem Akkouche

Gray Market Snack Imports Ban

America November 14, 2025

Gray Market Snack Imports Ban Issued After Judge Blocks Unauthorized Haldiram’s Sales

A federal judge in Seattle has handed Indian snack giant Haldiram’s a decisive early win, issuing a Gray Market Snack…

By Rihem Akkouche

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