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Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge

Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge

With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses and the White House is stepping up efforts to alert the public .
Trudeau announces deal for new electric-vehicle battery component plant in Ontario

Trudeau announces deal for new electric-vehicle battery component plant in Ontario

Ottawa and Ontario have reached a deal with a global materials technology and recycling group to build a new battery componentfacility in the province's Loyalist Township that will supply parts for electric vehicles.
Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

CALGARY — Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country.

Italy's taxi drivers keep protesting, fear new competition

ROME (AP) — Hundreds of taxi drivers in Italy on Wednesday left their cars idle for a second day to protest the Italian government's plans to allow more competition, including from share-ride services.
Edmunds: The Best Hybrid Pickup Trucks in 2022

Edmunds: The Best Hybrid Pickup Trucks in 2022

The average national price for gasoline has gone up almost $2 over the past year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That’s not good news for some of the thirstiest vehicles on the road: pickup trucks .
Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was “extremely proud" of his achievements in that role.
High UAE gas prices stand out where cheap fuel was the norm

High UAE gas prices stand out where cheap fuel was the norm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mere years ago, fuel was cheaper than bottled water in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Now, long lines snake outside gas stations on the eve of price hikes each month.
China auto sales rebound in June after weak first half

China auto sales rebound in June after weak first half

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales rose by a lackluster 3.

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Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny

Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Uber aggressively pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws, used a “kill switch'' to thwart regulators and law enforcement, channeled money through Berm
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