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DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to erase Donald Trump’s rollback of automobile pollution and fuel economy standards. He proposed new rules Thursday and unveiled a nonbinding deal with most automakers to have electric, plug-in hybrid or … [Continue reading] about EXPLAINER: The impact of Joe Biden’s new fuel economy rules
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country. Immigration New … [Continue reading] about Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Eliud Kipchoge looks at the early-morning heat and the heavy humidity forecast for the marathon with a cool demeanor. “All of us,” the defending Olympic champion from Kenya recently said, “will be in the same frying pan.” The … [Continue reading] about ‘Same frying pan’: Marathoners brace for heat in Sapporo
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei’s revenue fell 29.4% from a year earlier in the first half of 2021 as smartphones sales tumbled under U.S. sanctions imposed in a fight with Beijing over technology and security. Revenue declined to 320.4 … [Continue reading] about Huawei revenue sinks as smartphones hurt by US sanctions
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Uber’s ride-hailing service is regaining the momentum that it lost during the pandemic, but it’s coming at a cost that’s raising more doubts about the company’s ability to make money. At the same time, Uber’s unprofitable … [Continue reading] about Uber’s recovery accelerates, but worries about losses linger
