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Walt Disney Co.’s Lucasfilm said Friday that it plans to release three new Star Wars films, expanding on the fictional universe created by George Lucas in the 1970s. https://ift.tt/bj3SkPm

Whole Foods Market is exploring building commercial kitchens that would make prepared meals for the grocer’s food bars and refrigerated cases, people familiar with the matter said. https://ift.tt/9fUArPW

This week’s kickoff to the corporate earnings season offers the next trial for the market as investors consider whether U.S. stocks can hold on to recent gains amid deteriorating profits. https://ift.tt/iCXjIvb

Many workers laid off from big-name technology firmsare finding jobs at smaller and midsize companies, and increasingly outside the tech sector. https://ift.tt/M3Wpwub

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China is attempting to balance its fury over Taiwan with a desire to play the role of global peacemaker, as Beijing seeks to sustain a burst of diplomatic momentum and establish itself as a global counterbalance to Washington. https://ift.tt/dzk9TN6

A judge’s ruling against the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill could weaken the agency, opening its science-based decisions to court reviews, said lawyers specializing in the matters. https://ift.tt/5H4dA0L

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Most Asian Currencies Weaken on Rising Bets for Fed Rate Hike https://ift.tt/EYbjSMI