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Nike Facing Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Workers

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Nike Facing Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Workers

The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination said in a court filing on Wednesday it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white people through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in the filing that the footwear and apparel company has refused to comply with a sprawling subpoena seeking information […]

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NHTSA Expands Probe Into About 1.3 Million Ford Pickups Over Transmission Issues

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NHTSA Expands Probe Into About 1.3 Million Ford Pickups Over Transmission Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it had expanded a safety-related investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks following reports of unexpected downshifts with rear-wheel lockup. The investigation covers vehicles from the 2015–2017 model years, NHTSA said. The probe follows a preliminary evaluation the agency opened on March 21 last year,

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Dutch Regulator to Probe Roblox Over Risks to Minors

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Dutch Regulator to Probe Roblox Over Risks to Minors

The Netherlands’ consumer protection regulator ACM has launched an investigation into U.S. gaming platform Roblox over potential risks to underage users in the European Union, it said on Friday [Jan. 30]. The regulator said it will assess whether Roblox is taking adequate measures to protect minors, referring to the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires

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NTSB Opens Probe Into Waymo Robotaxis Passing Stopped School Buses

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Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is opening an investigation into self-driving car company Waymo after its robotaxis illegally passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, at least 19 times since the start of the school year. The Alphabet GOOGL.O unit in December recalled more than 3,000 vehicles to update the

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EU Opens Probe Into X Over Grok’s Production of Sexualized Imagery, Lawmaker Says

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German Minister Says EU Must Take Legal Steps to Stop Grok’s Sexualized AI Photos

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over the production of explicit imagery, Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Ireland, said in a statement on Monday. The investigation will assess whether X has complied with its obligations under EU digital legislation, including requirements relating to risk

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NHTSA Opens Probe Into About 600,000 GM Vehicles Over Engine Failure Issue

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NHTSA Opens Probe Into About 600,000 GM Vehicles Over Engine Failure Issue

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it opened a recall query into about 597,571 vehicles from General Motors over engine failure. The recall affects GM vehicles equipped with a L87 6.2L V8 gas engine that experienced engine damage or failure, it said. The auto safety regulator said it had received 36

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Tesla Gets 5-Week Extension in Probe of Full Self-Driving Traffic Violations

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Tesla Gets 5-Week Extension in Probe of Full Self-Driving Traffic Violations

U.S. auto safety regulators have granted Tesla a five-week extension to respond to an investigation into whether its vehicles violated traffic laws while the Elon Musk-led company’s Full Self-Driving system was engaged. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it has extended the deadline for key responses until February 23 after Tesla requested

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Swiss Bar’s Owners Face Criminal Negligence Probe After Fire

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Swiss Bar’s Owners Face Criminal Negligence Probe After Fire

Valais public prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the operators of Le Constellation Bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, after a fatal fire that broke out on New Years Eve. Following the initial investigation conducted by the Valais public prosecutor’s office, a criminal investigation into negligent homicide and bodily harm and negligent causing of a

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’60 Minutes’ Homeowners Ask Court to Force DFS to Divulge Heritage Probe Info

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’60 Minutes’ Homeowners Ask Court to Force DFS to Divulge Heritage Probe Info

If Florida property insurance companies and regulators hoped a complaint about altered adjusters’ reports would quietly fade away, a lawsuit by a homeowner at the heart of the controversy has brought new attention to the matter. North Port homeowners Jeffrey and Virginia Rapkin, made famous by their appearance on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” program in

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