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SUMMARY: Cleveland-Cliffs, an Ohio-based company, is determined to merge with U.S. Steel, seeking support from North Carolina’s Nucor Steel. This follows President Biden’s block of a $14.9 billion merger with Japanese-owned Nippon due to national security concerns regarding unfair trade practices. Initially instructed to unwind the deal by January, both companies received an extension until June. In the interim, they hope to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider. Cleveland-Cliffs had previously offered around $7.3 billion for U.S. Steel in July 2023 but was rejected. A lawsuit alleges that Cleveland-Cliffs conspired with the United Steelworkers Union to pressure Biden.

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SUMMARY: This year, nearly half of U.S. states will increase their minimum wage, despite the federal rate remaining at $7.25 since 2009. States like Michigan and Alaska are implementing significant changes, with Michigan’s minimum wage rising to $12.48 and set to reach $14.97 by 2028. A total of 30 states and D.C. have wages above the federal rate, while 10 states, including California and New York, have minimums of $15 or more. Advocates argue these increases help combat inflation and support low-wage workers, though some business groups fear job cuts and price hikes may result from these changes.

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