Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Surging natural gas prices: Threat to consumers this winter?, by Cathy Bussewitz
Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown, by Kevin Freking
CNN
So long, pandemic pricing. Rents are skyrocketing, by Anna Bahney
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan has begun to prepare for potential US default, by Matt Egan
The Wall Street Journal
Zoom’s Nearly $15 Billion Acquisition of Five9 Rejected by Shareholders, by Aaron Tilley, Sebastian Herrera
Car Companies Buckle Up for Extended Chip Shortage, by Mike Colias
CNBC
Warby Parker soared in its market debut, setting a high bar for other online-first retailers, by Lauren Thomas
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is a ‘toxic’ workplace, some current and ex-workers claim in essay, by Michael Sheetz
Reuters
GM’s Cruise, Alphabet’s Waymo win permits to offer self-driving rides to passengers in California, by Hyunjoo Jin, Jane Lanhee lee, Paresh Dave
Facebook research shows company knew of Instagram harm to teens, senators say, by Sheila Dang Paresh Dave
News about business journalism
Washington Post and FT both win three Loeb Awards
Louisville Business First reporter Larson set to depart
Protocol hires Cherney to cover semiconductors
The Economist names Greene its Spain correspondent
MarketWatch.com launches “Best New Ideas” podcast
Forbes hires White from WSJ, Schulz from LA Times
Business Insider reporter Knueven exits for The Skimm
Energy reporter Rack departs S&P Global for Factal