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US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.
Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans

Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans

ROME (AP) — Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike on Friday for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration crossing the center of Rome.
Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans

Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans

ROME (AP) — Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike on Friday for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration being held in the center of Rome.
Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate spaces, and the analogy shouldn't be taken too far.
Driving for Uber or writing on Fiverr? How to handle taxes on digital platform income

Driving for Uber or writing on Fiverr? How to handle taxes on digital platform income

Digital platforms like Uber, Airbnb and Etsy have made it easier than ever to make some extra cash on the side, but experts say you need to be diligent about tracking and reporting that additional income, or risk the consequences.
Stock market today: Wall Streets rises back toward record highs

Stock market today: Wall Streets rises back toward record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising back toward its record highs in early trading. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher early Thursday and approaching the record it set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 95 points, or 0.
The Latest: Harris and Trump pivot to turnout as early voting begins

The Latest: Harris and Trump pivot to turnout as early voting begins

With just 21 days to go before the final votes are cast in the 2024 presidential season, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are scrambling to win over and turn out Black voters, women and other key constituencies in what looks to be a razor-tight electio
Ontario electricity demand to soar due to EV manufacturing and AI: system operator

Ontario electricity demand to soar due to EV manufacturing and AI: system operator

TORONTO — Demand for electricity in Ontario is set to soar by 75 per cent in the next couple of decades, far higher than was projected just last year, in part due to a sudden surge in data centres supporting artificial intelligence, the system operat
Unions face a moment of truth in Michigan in this year's presidential race

Unions face a moment of truth in Michigan in this year's presidential race

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Edmunds: The four tech features you need to get on your next vehicle

Edmunds: The four tech features you need to get on your next vehicle

Technology features in modern vehicles can make driving easier and more enjoyable. But when buying your next car, it can be hard to know which features are useful and which ones are more like gimmicks.