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Month: March 2024

US probes complaints that automatic emergency braking comes on for no reason in 2 Honda models

U.S auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that automatic emergency braking can stop for no reason on two Honda models. It’s another in a string of probes by the agency into performance of automatic braking systems, technology that has been touted as having the ability to prevent many crashes and save lives. The investigation by

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Capitol Hill hearing puts Robert Hur, investigator behind Biden classified documents probe, back in the spotlight

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Paula Reid, CNN Robert Hur, at the start of his special counsel probe into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, was lauded as an experienced and fair federal prosecutor who was well-versed in handling high-profile and complex investigations. Then, after a year of near-total public silence, he released a damning

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Red and blue states are competing for Biden’s climate funds. Here’s what they’re planning

By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of states are rolling out new climate plans to tackle planet-warming pollution in preparation to compete for billions of dollars of funding in President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill. Forty-seven states and territories, including deeply red states like Alaska, Missouri, Montana, Utah and Alabama, are planning to install

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Australian rugby league player banned for eight matches after being found guilty of using racial slur towards Indigenous rival

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Sydney Roosters forward Spencer Leniu has been given an eight-match suspension after being found guilty of using a racial slur towards an Indigenous Australian rugby league player during a match. The National Rugby League (NRL) announced on Monday that a judiciary panel had found that Leniu had referred to Brisbane Broncos’

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India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and

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