AP Top Business News at 12:52 p.m. EDT

Biden, Democrats back at it, scaling back $3.5T plan

Recovery hampered as inflation hits new highs in US, Europe

EXPLAINER: Flood insurance revamp aims for fairer rates

Dubai's Expo opens, bringing first world's fair to Mideast

Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19

US factory growth up in September despite supply woes

Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown

Foundations aim to persuade Americans to get vaccinated

US stocks turn higher but are still headed for weekly losses

Australia-EU trade talks delayed amid submarine deal fallout