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General Motor Faces $145.8 Million Penalty Over Excess Carbon Emissions in 5.9 Million Vehicles

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that General Motors emitted more than 10% of what was reported between 2012 and 2018 in 5.9 million vehicles, penalizing the company with $145.8 million.


Germany Refuses to Let Chinese Company Buy Volkswagen's Gas Turbine Unit Over Fear of Military Use

Germany has rejected a Chinese state-owned company's bid to buy a gas turbine unit of Volkswagen Group's subsidiary company, citing national security concerns under the Foreign Trade and Payments Act.

McDonald's Cuts Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage Caused by Bird Flu Outbreak

Australia's McDonald's branches have cut breakfast hours to 10:30 AM due to an egg shortage caused by bird flu outbreaks, which has already euthanized about one million hens.

Greece Implements Six-Day Working Week for Select Industries to Combat Tax Evasion

The Greek government has launched a six-day working week initiative starting in July, allowing extended weekly hours with overtime compensation, primarily for round-the-clock businesses.


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Joe Biden Administration Allocates $504 Million to Scale Up 12 Technology Hubs in US
The administration of President Joe Biden has announced the awarding of $504 million in funding for 12 technology hubs in the US.
Donald Trump Sentencing for Hush Money Conviction Delayed Until September — Here's Why
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on hush money case has been postponed until at least September.
SEC Sues Defunct Crypto Bank Silvergate Over Alleged Bank Secrecy Act Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Silvergate Capital Corporation over alleged violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.
Samsung Electronics Workers to Stage Three-Day Strike Next Week
Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea will hold a strike from July 8 to 10, according to union officials.
Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders Urge Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to Lower Prices of Weight Loss Drugs
President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders have urged Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower the prices of their popular weight loss drugs.
Biden Administration Revokes Some Licenses for Exporting Goods to China's Huawei in 2024: Report
The Biden administration canceled eight export licenses this year that had allowed several companies to send goods to the Chinese telecom giant Huawei.
GSK Acquires Full Rights to CureVac's COVID, Influenza Vaccines
GSK said that it was reorganizing its cooperation with CureVac, including gaining control over various vaccines they were producing together, including COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
Netflix Begins to Phase Out Cheapest Ad-Free Plan
Netflix is pushing through with its plan to phase out its $11.99 ad-free tier for its existing subscribers later in July.
Tractor Supply
The National Black Farmers Association urged that Tractor Supply President and CEO Hal Lawton quit after the company announced the removal of DEI roles.
Tesla Makes Debut on Chinese Government Procurement List, a First for Foreign EV Brands
Tesla delivered 444,000 electric cars in the second quarter, above experts' expectations. Tesla vehicles are seen on a lot at a Tesla dealership on December 13, 2023 in Austin, Texas.