Talking Biz News Today — Oct. 1, 2021

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

Donnelly to cover climate tech for Morning Brew

Sun departs Nikkei Asia for grad school