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Tag: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines
For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.
How Sandwiches in Canada’s Lloydminster Became a Test for Domestic Trade
A city that straddles two Canadian provinces became a crucible of the barriers that prevent trade across Canada and that Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to dismantle.
An Investor Took on Hong Kong Tycoons Faces a Tougher Foe
David Webb spent decades exposing shady financial dealings. But doctors say he has months to live, and he hasn’t found anyone willing to carry on his mission.
Trump’s OSHA Nominee Has a History With Heat and UPS Drivers
David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules.
With Few Discount Airlines, Canadian Travelers Face Steeper Fares
A new report by Canada’s Competition Bureau recommends opening more of the country’s domestic airline market to foreign companies to help lower fares.
A Killer Within Easy Reach
Pesticides are a leading means of suicide. The tiny nation of Suriname is working to restrict access to one of the most common and dangerous ones.
UK Court Warns Lawyers Can Be Prosecuted Over A.I. Tools That ‘Hallucinate’ Fake Material
A senior judge said on Friday that lawyers could be prosecuted for presenting material that had been “hallucinated” by artificial intelligence tools.
Trump Approves Expansion of Scandal-Hit Coal Mine
Environmental groups had opposed expanding a Montana mine previously caught up in allegations of cocaine trafficking and the faked kidnapping of an executive.
How ASML, a Key Supplier to the Chip Industry, Is Navigating Trump’s Trade War
ASML, the Dutch company that makes multimillion-dollar tools to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is grappling with the repercussions of a tech trade war.