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Joseph Rice, Lowcountry Lawyer Who Took On Big Tobacco, Dies at 72

He challenged tobacco companies as well as the opioid industry, securing multibillion-dollar settlements that also benefited public health.

DHL Bets R$270 Million on the Hole FedEx Left

DHL Express is spending R$270 million in Brazil through 2030, moving into space vacated by FedEx’s domestic exit and a Correios losing billions. The post DHL Bets R$270 Million on the Hole FedEx Left appeared first on The Rio Times .

Vale Eyes China Bond Debut as Soon as This Year, CFO Says

Brazilian iron ore giant Vale SA is considering a debut in China’s bond market as early as this year, potentially following Brazil’s government in tapping Chinese investors.

Why Azul Keeps Losing in Maceio’s Small-Claims Courts

A run of 2026 rulings in Alagoas went against Azul on the same point: unscheduled maintenance is the airline’s risk, not the passenger’s. The post Why Azul Keeps Losing in Maceio’s Small-Claims Courts appeared first on The Rio Times .

US treasury to buy back $6bn in government debt to alleviate bond market

Scott Bessent made announcement on Wednesday as bond yields rose to highest point since 2008 financial crisis US politics live – latest updates The US treasury will buy back $6bn worth of government debt in an effort to alleviate a…

These are the 10 biggest retirement fears — and what you can do about them

No amount of wealth can erase retirement worries.

Gerdau Wins Its Sector in a Year Profit Fell 69 Percent

Gerdau took the Valor 1000 steel category for a fifth year on 8 September. Net profit fell 69 percent and its chief executive calls Brazil survival mode. The post Gerdau Wins Its Sector in a Year Profit Fell 69 Percent appeared first on…

Suzano Tops Valor 1000 in Pulp and Paper on Record Volume

Suzano was named pulp and paper champion in the 26th Valor 1000 on 8 September, on 2025 revenue of 50.1 billion reais and record volume of 14.2 million tonnes. The post Suzano Tops Valor 1000 in Pulp and Paper on Record Volume appeared…

Dollar hovers near seven-month low vs yen as oil tops $100

Mexico Breached NAFTA in Vulcan Materials Dispute, ICSID Finds

Mexico violated its obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement in its treatment of Vulcan Materials Co.’s limestone operations, according to an international arbitration ruling that undercuts the government’s earlier…

EU and Canada Plan Closer Ties

Canada and the EU are exploring an even deeper alliance — as US ties continue to fray under President Trump. Andrea Palasciano explains why Canada's relationship could become closer than the UK's. (Source: Bloomberg)

Fertility clinic collapse leaves 200 patients and reproductive material in limbo

More than 200 patients have been left facing uncertainty over treatments, payments and cryopreserved reproductive material following the sudden collapse of a private fertility clinic in Cascais. Ovom Care, a The post Fertility clinic…