Volkswagen faces Texas AG suit over diesel emissions case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Volkswagen and Audi of America alleging breaches of consumer protection and clean air laws. The suit follows VW's admission of rigging 482,000 diesel cars in the United States, drawing criminal probes and broader scrutiny from other states.
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California moves toward legal recreational marijuana next year
Gov. Jerry Brown signed three laws creating a basic regulatory framework for marijuana in California as advocates split on how to balance medical and future recreational use. Tech investors led by Sean Parker and Dustin Moskovitz support corporate friendly rules with a few large distribution players, while others push to preserve California’s nonprofit medical cannabis model.
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California pot battles draw in tech investors and farmers
In California a clash of tech capital and cannabis advocates shapes the push to legalize recreational marijuana. Terra Tech CEO Derek Peterson notes entrenched interests and egos in the medical scene as leaders back their own reform agenda while farmers in Mendocino’s Emerald Triangle seek independence from heavy regulation. Experts warn ballot wording will be pivotal, with pollsters guiding campaigns and communities weighing home grows versus licensed production. Contributing: Marco della Cava.
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GM bets on a driverless future against Google
General Motors chief Mary Barra signals a bold bid to rival Google in self driving cars and mobility ventures as the industry grapples with ignition switch recalls and a pace of innovation. The move reframes GM from ignition scandal to innovation and pits traditional automakers against Silicon Valley in shaping the future of transport.
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