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GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

Jul. 03, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles do not comply with emissions and fuel economy standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement Wednesday...

Judge rules that federal agency can't enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi

Jul. 03, 2024 12:20 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and other workplace accommodations for...

Big wins for Trump and sharp blows to regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term

Jul. 02, 2024 16:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and the conservative interests that helped him reshape the Supreme Court got most of what they wanted this term, from substantial help for Trump's political and legal prospects to sharp blows against the administrative state they revile. The decisions...

FTC unanimously moves to block Tempur Sealy's purchase of Mattress Firm

Jul. 02, 2024 15:57 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block its $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, saying the deal would allow the world's largest mattress supplier to suppress competition that would result in higher...

Supreme Court to weigh whether regulators were heavy handed with flavored e-cigarette products

Jul. 02, 2024 11:32 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court took up an e-cigarette case Tuesday, weighing Food and Drug Administration decisions blocking the marketing of sweet flavored products amid a surge in vaping by young people. The FDA is appealing a lower court ruling siding with vape companies...

Highlights from Supreme Court term: Rulings on Trump, regulation, abortion, guns and homelessness

Jul. 02, 2024 00:11 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ended its term by ruling for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that almost certainly means Donald Trump won't stand trial before the November election. That closely watched ruling, which drew sharp dissent...

Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him 3rd largest investor in the pet retailer

Jul. 01, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Chewy fell Monday in volatile trading after a regulatory filing revealed that Roaring Kitty, an investor at the center of the meme stock craze, has taken a 6.6% stake in the online pet retailer. Roaring Kitty, whose legal name is Keith Gill, bought more...

The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulators

Jul. 01, 2024 15:49 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. The justices ruled 6-3 in favor of a truck stop in North Dakota that wants to sue over a regulation on debit...

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

Jul. 01, 2024 08:47 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc's new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta began giving European users the...

'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

Jun. 30, 2024 04:25 AM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — As Florida's ban on "lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami. California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop...