Aug 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
- A member of the Sackler family, that owns Purdue Pharma LP, said in court on Tuesday that the family would walk away from a $4.5 billion pledge to help curb the U.S. opioid epidemic, unless a judge grants it immunity from all current and future civil claims associated with the company.
- According to a statement on Tuesday from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, a mask mandate in place for people visiting U.S. airports has been extended through Jan. 18, 2022.
- According to a complaint issued by an office of the National Labor Relations Board, Home Depot Inc forced a worker to quit after he wore a slogan supporting the Black Lives Matter movement on his apron, and threatened to punish other employees who tried to bring attention to racial harassment.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for the coronavirus and is receiving an antibody treatment, though he has no symptoms, the governor's office said on Tuesday.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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