How One Company Maintained a Monopoly on U.S. Fire Retardant

Perimeter Solutions sought to undercut rivals, leaving federal officials worried about their reliance on a single company for a crucial product.

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Grocery Shoppers Will Feel the Tariffs First in Produce

Higher prices could also be coming soon for seafood, sugar and coffee. But it may be a while before importers and retailers can gauge the effects of the new fees.

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L.A. Prosecutor Vows Severe Penalties for Looting and Scams Amid Wildfires

The recently elected district attorney of Los Angeles, Nathan Hochman, signals that crime fighting will be key to the region’s resurgence from the devastating wildfires.

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California Fires Lead to Prices Hikes on Some L.A. Rentals

Despite a law against price gouging during a state of emergency, some rental listings have shot up above the allowable 10 percent overnight.

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