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Feds racing to sell assets as nation’s 16th largest bank fails

Silicon Valley Bank, the nation’s 16th-largest bank, failed after depositors hurried to withdraw money this week amid anxiety over the bank’s health. It was the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history after the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008.

Boeing, FAA share blame in certification of the 737 Max, report says

Boeing did not fully explain to federal regulators an automated flight system featured in its new 737 Max, and those regulators didn’t have the capability to effectively analyze much of what Boeing did share about the plane.

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Calif. lawmakers OK bill giving protections to Uber drivers, gig workers

The California Assembly has approved a bill that would provide new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies such as Uber and Lyft. If signed, as expected, it could have national implications.

In trade fights, Trump stirs up US allies, too

From Europe to Japan, President Trump has stirred up under-the-radar trade disputes that potentially could erupt within weeks or months with damaging consequences.