US opens probe into Freightliner trucks automatically braking without obstacle in road
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking on big Freightliner trucks can stop unexpectedly for no apparent reason
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Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits
A federal court ruling has cleared the way for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids
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Consumer confidence declines again in May, 4th time in 5 months, particularly for older Americans
Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans, particularly older ones, became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation
1970-01-01 08:00
US consumer confidence declines again in May, 4th time in 5 months
Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation
1970-01-01 08:00
The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.
Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle
1970-01-01 08:00
Central figure in German tax evasion scandal convicted in 2nd case
A central figure in a German tax evasion scandal has been convicted and sentenced to more than eight years in prison, the second verdict against him in the space of a few months
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Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning
Scientists and tech industry leaders have issued a new warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: US futures mostly higher ahead of debt ceiling vote, oil falls again
Wall Street pointed mostly higher early Tuesday after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement on a deal to raise the U.S. national debt ceiling
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Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations
China’s foreign minister has met Tesla CEO Elon Musk and said U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect” while touting the promise of the country’s electric vehicle industry
1970-01-01 08:00
Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso joining forces in ecological technology
German truck maker Daimler, Toyota and two other automakers plan to work together on new technologies, including the use of hydrogen fuel, to help fight climate change
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asia shares mixed as investors await debt ceiling vote, eye China economy
Asian shares are mixed in directionless trading following a U.S. holiday, as optimism about a deal on the U.S. debt was dented by worries about the regional economy
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Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing.
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas’ economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources
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