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US hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering, sanctions laws
The U.S. Treasury Department says it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
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Bird flu found in Macquarie Island seal and gull samples
H5 bird flu has been detected in samples from a southern elephant seal and a kelp gull. Officials report no signs of mass wildlife mortality on the island so far.
Brazil’s Senate approves shorter workweek ahead of Lula–Bolsonaro runoff
Senators voted 75–1 to end the six-day work schedule and phase in a 40-hour maximum week without a pay cut. The changes will not take effect before the presidential runoff.
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