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Delta gets tough on support animals as in-flight issues surge

Bloomberg The day of the service duck and emotional support chicken on airlines may be drawing to a close. Delta Air Lines Inc. said it will more thoroughly vet passengers’ efforts to fly with all manner of unusual animals, which often board US airlines under the guise of psychological or medical support. “Customers have attempted to fly with comfort turkeys, ...

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Bots for the bond market

Bloomberg In the corporate-bond market, even a few billion doesn’t get you a seat at the table. And Najib Nakad is so tired of settling for the scraps left by giants, he hardly bothers to bid for new issues anymore. “We are too small to have any hope of an allocation,” said Nakad, who helps oversee about $2.5 billion as ...

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Apple’s new feature to control kids’ phone use

Bloomberg Apple Inc. said it plans new features to help parents control how children use its smartphones, responding to criticism from two shareholders about the entrancing qualities and potential mental health impact of the company’s iPhone. “Apple has always looked out for kids, and we work hard to create powerful products that inspire, entertain, and educate children while also helping ...

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