Megabrewer merger eyed by lawmakers sparks craft beer worries
Senate hearing on the 107 billion Anheuser Busch InBev SABMiller takeover raises concerns for Castle Danger Brewery and other small brewers. Critics warn reduced brand variety and competition could hurt consumer choice and jobs while AB InBev argues the merger opens new markets and preserves U.S. share by selling Miller to Molson Coors.
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Amazon Prime adds Showtime and Starz via Streaming Partners Program
Amazon Prime will offer Showtime and Starz for added monthly fees enabling Prime members to watch original programming and movies from these channels. The Streaming Partners Program lets cable brands deliver content to Prime users with Amazon handling billing and customer acquisition. Showtime and Starz will charge Prime members 8.99 dollars per month after trials. other channels list lower rates for specific offerings.
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Norfolk Southern rejects revised CP offer
Norfolk Southern Corp rejects Canadian Pacifics revised proposal as inadequate and risky citing a voting trust structure likely to fail with the U S Surface Transportation Board. CP argues NS is misunderstanding the deal and says the new offer is substantially more attractive giving NS shareholders 47 percent and faster cash and stock.
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Auto safety ratings to include crash prevention tech
The government will update its five star safety ratings for new cars and trucks to include nine crash preventing technologies. It adds angled crash tests and enhanced pedestrian protection, with improved dummies and alerts for blind spots and lane drift. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx aims to raise protection and prevent crashes.
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NHTSA outlines THOR dummy upgrades and revised star ratings
The THOR crash test dummy will gain over 100 sensors including four in the rib cage, doubling earlier counts. A new star rating system adds half stars and allows nuanced scores for autonomous braking and warning tech. Public comment runs 60 days. final rules next year. ratings expected in 2019 models.
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Warning: Not enough air traffic controllers across 13 facilities
A government watchdog told lawmakers that thirteen top air traffic control facilities face a controller shortage. Examples include New York Dallas Denver and Chicago amid training backlogs attrition retirements and data gaps. Union leaders warn staffing moves are hindered by cost of living and relocation challenges. FAA aims to meet hiring goals this year.
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