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The California Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee this year collected at least $2 million each from PG&E, Sempra — the parent company of SoCalGas and San Diego Gas & Electric — and Edison.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Insurance companies are increasingly investing policyholders’ money in private credit sold by parent firms or affiliated parties, an approach critics say sets up potential conflicts of interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In many cases, the parent company earns money even if franchisees struggle.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

That meant - regardless of their relationship with the child - the other parent could be forced to disappear from their life, unless the parent with custody grants them access.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

We both have at least one parent who comes from another country.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan