U.S. launches probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla cars over crashes linked to self-driving system

U.S. launches probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla cars over crashes linked to self-driving system

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has opened an investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles after reports of traffic safety violations linked to the electric car maker’s Full Self-Driving system, according to aΒ filing on the government regulator’s website. The probe by the agency’s Office of Defects Investigation involves Tesla vehicles equipped with…

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With Trump threats on back pay, another blow to public servants

With Trump threats on back pay, another blow to public servants

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β Sidelined by political appointees, targeted over deep state conspiracies and derided by the president, career public servants have grown used to life in Washington under a constant state of assault. But President Trump’s latest threat, to withhold back pay due to workers furloughed by an ongoing government shutdown, is adding fresh uncertainty to the beleaguered…

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Less than half of Scots trust Scottish government to do right by country, report finds | UK News

Less than half of Scots trust Scottish government to do right by country, report finds | UK News

A new report has warned of a “clear decline in trust” in the Scottish government since devolution, with less than half of respondents saying it acts in the country’s best interests. The Scottish Social Attitudes survey, published by the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen) on Thursday, found 47% of Scots trust the Scottish government…

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Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected hikes to bills | Money News

Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected hikes to bills | Money News

Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected rises to their inflation-busting bills after the companies disputed limits imposed by the industry regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was called in to review Ofwat’s determinations on what Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water could charge customers…

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