Some of Friday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
US jobless claims tick up from near a pandemic low, by Paul Wiseman
Advocates urge NY to boost $2B fund for undocumented workers, by Marina Villeneuve
CNN
Europe will require USB-C chargers. Apple isn’t happy, by Chris Liakos
Evergrande’s fiasco could damage the global economy, by Julia Horowitz
The Wall Street Journal
Nike’s Revenue Pinched by Supply-Chain Disruptions, by Inti Pacheco
Federal Regulator Calls for Tougher Power Plant Standards Following Texas Freeze, by Jennifer Hiller, Katherine Blunt
CNBC
Costco brings back purchase limits on toilet paper, cleaning supplies and more, by Melissa Repko
Southwest Airlines’ incoming CEO says carrier will cut flights next year if staffing falls short, by Leslie Josephs
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FT’s Margolis joins Air Mail News as tech columnist
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