Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Dutch bank ABN AMRO in money laundering investigation
US Commerce declares fishing disasters for 7 states, by Janet McConnaughey
CNN
Juul CEO is out, and it stops all advertising as vaping crisis escalates, by Chris Isidore
Amazon is adding Alexa into earbuds, eyeglasses, high-end speakers and even an oven, by Rachel Metz
CNBC
UAW and GM close in on tentative deal to end strike, by Michael Wayland
Death toll climbs from vaping illnesses as Florida, Georgia report new fatalities, by Angelica LaVito
Axios
Tech trade groups oppose facial recognition ban, by Ina Fried
Employer health plans are getting pricier and skimpier, by Bob Herman
Reuters
PG&E noteholders ready to invest $29.2 billion as part of reorganization plan
U.S. Justice Department to open Facebook antitrust investigation: source
News about business journalism
CBS Moneywatch hires Brooks from Newsday
Fortune announces hiring of 12 new staffers
CNBC is adding a podcast around “Squawk Box”
The Forbes “30 under 30” hustle
Weather Channel and HBO win business Emmys
Business First Louisville welcomes two new editors
