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The latest on the Purdue Pharma and Sackler family opioid settlement
Jan 24, 2025

The latest on the Purdue Pharma and Sackler family opioid settlement

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A new $7.4 billion settlement with states has been reached with Purdue Pharma and its Sackler family owners. We'll unpack.

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What to expect from long-term interest rates

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate is up at 7.12%, according to Mortgage News Daily’s calculation. That’s far from the low-sixes we saw last September. On Fridays, we check in with Christopher Low, chief economist at FHN financial in New York, and today we’re discussing long-term rates like mortgages.

As Congress struggles with tech legislation, states aim to regulate online privacy

"It’s a slow drum beat of states starting to consider ways to protect citizens’ rights," said Albany Law School professor Ray Brescia.
"It’s a slow drum beat of states starting to consider ways to protect citizens’ rights," said Albany Law School professor Ray Brescia.
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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC