Business & Markets — July 28, 2026

J&J offers $5.5 billion talc settlement. Johnson & Johnson offered up to $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits claiming its talc baby powder products cause cancer, a proposal aimed at closing a years-long legal battle.

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Meta, BlackRock back $14 billion data center. Meta and BlackRock are partnering on a $14 billion data center project in El Paso, Texas, the latest mega-investment in AI infrastructure.

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Airlines roll out 'basic premium' fares. JetBlue is overhauling its fare structure with low-cost first-class seats and rebranded economy tiers, joining an industry trend that critics say may not benefit flyers.

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