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The 10 most expensive reported home sales in San Jose the week of March 1122:35 A house that sold for $3.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in San Jose in the past week. Facing public backlash, some health care companies are abandoning hospital deals22:35 Worried about hospitals closing and higher costs for patients, state lawmakers are increasingly tangling with hospitals over potential health care mergers, in some cases derailing deals they think don’t serve the public interest. Google is trying to reduce its food waste without irritating employees19:55 Google’s food waste goals are set on a 2025 timeline, which is tighter than the 2030 deadlines tied to many of its other sustainability efforts. Oakland auto shop owner was killed in his store by angry customer, police say19:55 Aristeo Zambrano, a former UFW activist who owned his own business, was reportedly killed by a man who police have described as an irate customer. Elon Musk details his prescription ketamine use, says investors should want him to ‘keep taking it’19:23 Musk, who is known for his often erratic behavior, has faced scrutiny following recent reports about his alleged drug use and the potential impact on his companies. EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted18:19 The new rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United States. The substance is found in products such as brake linings and gaskets and is used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda. Apple must face California lawsuit claiming AirTags are weapon of stalkers17:12 About three dozen women and men who filed the suit alleged that Apple was warned of the risks posed by its AirTags and argued the company could be legally blamed under California law when the tracking devices are used for misconduct. |