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Outrider, a Self-Driving Truck Startup, Raises $62 Million
The Colorado company got backing from the VC arm of Koch Industries, as well as Nvidia, New Enterprise Associates, and Prologis’ venture unit.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Tesla faces NHTSA investigation of ‘Full Self-Driving’ after fatal collision
Tesla faces a new U.S. probe concerning its "Full Self-Driving" systems, and whether they are safe to use in "reduced roadway visibility conditions."Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system faces probe after pedestrian death
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Tesla faces NHTSA investigation of 'Full Self-Driving' after fatal collision
Tesla faces a new investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, concerning issues with its “Full Self-Driving” systems, and whether they are safe to use in fog, ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
US investigates 2.4m Tesla self-driving vehicles after reported collisions
Road safety agency opens evaluation over reported collisions in low visibility. The US government’s road safety agency has opened an investigation into 2.4m Tesla vehicles with the automaker’s ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrianTech - ABC News - October 18 -
US opens probe into Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' system after crash reports in low visibility and a pedestrian death
US opens probe into Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' system after crash reports in low visibility and a pedestrian deathTech - ABC News - October 18 -
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.Tech - The New York Times - October 18 -
Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million
The Washington Post has lost at least a quarter million subscribers since announcing last Friday it would not endorse a candidate in the presidential raceEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
Fans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series “Game of Thrones.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 13 -
Crashes Prompt Probe of Tesla Full Self-Driving Software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s looking at 2.4 million vehicles that have the near-autonomous option after its role in several collisions.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
How San Francisco Learned to Love Self-Driving Cars
Just last year, residents wanted to get rid of robotaxis. Now locals and tourists can’t get enough.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehiclesTop stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Chinese EV and self-driving tech companies turn to IPOs for cash
Funding has been drying up for car start-ups in fiercely competitive domestic marketWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Brazil's Lula cancels trip to Russia for BRICS summit after an accident
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after an accident at home that left him with a cut in the neckWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
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Kentucky politician dies after lawn mower, swimming pool accident
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner died after suffering an injury when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. He was 76.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Hyundai Motor India's shares drop 7% on trading debut after record IPO
Hyundai Motor India shares fell 7% on their trading debut Tuesday after a record $3.3 billion initial public offering.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers
Germany’s flagship airline has been fined $4 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation over allegations it discriminated against a group of Jewish passengers.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities
The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
LinkedIn fined $335 million over digital advertising in Europe
LinkedIn on Thursday was hit with a fine of €310 million ($335 million) over its use of targeted advertising.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Teva Fined Around $500 Million Over MS Drug Competition Concerns
The European Union fined Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical 462.6 million euros, saying it abused its market position in a way that might have delayed competitors from entering the multiple sclerosis ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid
Also in today’s newsletter, shamelessness in American politics and Kamala Harris’s appearance on Fox NewsWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Air Taxis Inch Closer to 2025 Takeoff After Long-Awaited FAA Rule Passes
The regulator’s specifications for air taxi operation allayed startups’ fears that its newly minted aircraft category created wouldn’t jibe with their designs.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Air taxi firm Lilium's shares plunge 61% after company says main subsidiaries will file for insolvency
Shares of Lilium tanked Thursday after the air taxi firm said in a filing that its two main subsidiaries plan on filing for insolvency in the coming days.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.
Alphabet-owned driverless vehicle unit Waymo just closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Trop stingrays safely reach aquarium after Milton
Seven cownose stingrays made it safely to a habitat at The Florida Aquarium after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.Sports - ESPN - October 15
