Regulator under fire over autonomous car tests in U S
Washington regulators face criticism from a top safety investigator and a Senate panel member for lax oversight of autonomous vehicle testing. James Owens of NHTSA says leadership is evaluating tech while lawmakers question the agency’s stance on Tesla hacks and safety guidance.
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Lowe's profits buoyed by strong economy
Lowe's third quarter earnings beat forecasts driven by a robust economy and strong contractor sales. The retailer raised its full year outlook, plans to reorganize Canada operations, and shut 34 underperforming stores. Pro-focused sales drive strategic changes including staffing, parking, and enhanced online personalization while overhauling supply chain with $1.7 billion investment.
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GM Sues Fiat Chrysler Over Alleged UAW Bribes
GM accuses Fiat Chrysler of racketeering and paying millions in bribes to UAW officials to secure concessions in 2009 2011 and 2015 labor contracts. The suit names Alphons Iacobelli Jerome Durden and Michael Brown and ties the scheme to FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne. FCA calls the filing meritless and vows vigorous defense.
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Disney blames past hacks for bootlegged accounts
Disney says stolen Disney Plus usernames and passwords sold on underground forums stem from previous breaches at other firms, not a current service hack. It notes a very small share of users affected and urges unique strong passwords, while experts push for multi factor authentication to curb credential stuffing.
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