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Honda Wants Nissan to Triple Profits Ahead of Merger Deal
Nissan is in survival mode and Honda is making demands that could kill the entire deal.
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FTC Bans GM from Sharing Driving Data
The deal is part of a settlement over claims the automaker sold data without consent.
January 17, 2025
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Automotive
Toyota's Truck Division Hino to Pay $1.6B As Part of Emissions Scandal
Hino is accused of submitting false and fraudulent engine emission testing to regulators.
January 17, 2025
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Fire at One of the World's Largest Battery Plants in California Forces Evacuations
The plant contains tens of thousands of lithium batteries.
January 17, 2025
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BP Cutting 4,700 Jobs in Cost-Saving Drive
The company will also shed 3,000 contractor roles.
January 16, 2025
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Reflective Clothing Might Make it Harder for Cars to Not Hit Pedestrians
This is probably something automakers should look into.
January 16, 2025
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Former FirstEnergy Executives Indicted in Ohio Bribery Scheme
The former execs were accused of bribing state officials to earn a $1B bailout for nuclear plants.
January 17, 2025
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Alliance Machine Systems International Acquires JD Engineers B.V.
The producer of specialty folder gluers will join Alliance's portfolio.
January 17, 2025
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Toyota Material Handling Expands Portfolio with High-Performance, Eco-Friendly Forklifts
The models deliver improved operational efficiency while enhancing environmental sustainability.
January 17, 2025
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship booster returns to the launch pad during a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
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SpaceX Launch Accident Likely Caused by Fire That Sent Trails of Flaming Debris Near Caribbean
Leaking fuel built up pressure in the cavity above the engine firewall.
January 17, 2025
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Proposed Rules Would Require Nutrition Info, Allergen Warnings on Alcohol Labels
Companies have been allowed to provide the information voluntarily for several years.
January 17, 2025
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Sealy Mattress Sued After Georgia Man Found Dead Inside Locked Trailer
Location data showed that he was somewhere on the property.
January 17, 2025
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Department of Commerce Announces $1.4B to Support Semiconductor Advanced Packaging
The funds will enable new technologies to be validated and transitioned at scale.
January 17, 2025
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Panasonic Opens New Facility with Onsite Testing, Production Simulation
The new facility will help test and develop products in simulated real-world scenarios.
January 17, 2025
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Labor Department Puts Spotlight on Child Labor in Slaughterhouses with 3 Settlements This Week
The agency has more than 1,000 open child labor investigations.
January 17, 2025
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DeepRoute.ai Partners with Smart to Advance Intelligent Driving
The partnership will further push vehicles to handle complex scenarios on the road.
January 17, 2025
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Canadian Minister Warns that Americans Will Experience Economic Pain from Trump Tariffs
The country's energy minister said they would lead to higher prices and job losses.
January 17, 2025
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L3Harris Showcases Robotic Drone Detection Capability for U.S. Army
The T7 robotic system gives operators precision control for Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
January 17, 2025
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Tech Founder Pledges to Give Away Half His Wealth to Make the American Dream More Possible
"The American dream isn't about just getting rich. It's about everyone succeeding," he says.
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