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New EV Tariffs and Reduced Subsidies Proposed by Trump's Transition Team
Trump's transition team proposes new EV tariffs, reduced subsidies, and relaxed emissions standards, focusing on US battery production and national defense
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Nippon Steel's Acquisition of US Steel Raises Concerns Over National Security
Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid to acquire US Steel faces national security concerns, with a final decision pending from President Biden.
Ex-OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead Months After Allegations Against AI Firm
Former OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji, 26, dies months after exposing AI copyright and ethical concerns.
Donald Trump's Transition Team Targets Crash Disclosure Rule Opposed by Tesla
Trump's transition team considers scrapping a crash-reporting rule opposed by Tesla, raising safety concerns over self-driving technologies.
Marathon and Teamsters End Strike with Seven-Year Pay Agreement
Marathon and union workers end Detroit refinery strike with a seven-year deal improving wages, benefits, and safety.
Meta Donates $1M to Trump's Inaugural Fund Amid Tech Policy Pivot
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, signaling a shift in tech-industry relations as the company seeks to influence future policies.
Stanley Recalls Millions of Travel Mugs Due to Faulty Lids Causing Injuries
Stanley recalls 2.6 million travel mugs due to faulty lids causing burn risks, offering free replacement lids to ensure customer safety.
US Offers $5M Reward for Leads on North Korea's Alleged Tech Espionage Scheme
The US offers a $5M reward for tips on North Korean IT workers accused of stealing trade secrets to fund weapons programs.
Albertsons Scraps $24.6B Kroger Merger, Sues Rival Over Alleged Breach of Contract
Albertsons cancels its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, files a lawsuit over breach of contract, and raises concerns about competition in the grocery industry.
Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion Caused by Gas Leak, Lack of Evacuation Procedures
Gas leak and safety failures caused a fatal Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion, prompting calls for stricter safety measures.















