AP Top Business News at 2:34 p.m. EDT

Biden heading to Hill, as Democrats scale 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

4th year since Las Vegas massacre: 'Be there for each other'

Mexico to reserve future lithium production for government

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