Tesla's Response to 2-Million-Vehicle Autopilot 'Recall' Sparks Debate on Autonomous Driving Safety

Tesla addressed a 2-million-vehicle Autopilot "recall" by releasing software version 2023.44.30 as a free over-the-air update to affected vehicles, enhancing safety alerts.

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Republican Leaders Probe $3 Billion DOE Award to Sunnova Amid Accusations of Exploitative Sales Practices

Republican leaders in Congress are investigating the Department of Energy's $3 billion award to Sunnova Energy Corporation, a solar company accused of exploiting vulnerable customers with deceptive sales practices.

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Toyota Recalls Over 750,000 Highlanders Due to Bumper Issue, Potential Accident Risk

Toyota is recalling approximately 751,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles due to an issue with the mounting tabs on their bumpers that could lead to parts detaching, potentially causing accidents.

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Former Walmart U.S. CEO Observes a Slowdown in Consumer Spending Amid Scarce Bargain Prices

Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon has highlighted that ongoing inflation and various economic pressures are impacting retailers' ability to offer bargains, leading American consumers to be more cautious with their spending.

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Consumer Confidence in Fully Automated Self-Driving Vehicles Declines, Reports J.D. Power

Consumer confidence in fully automated self-driving vehicles has declined for a second year, with the readiness index score dropping to 37 out of 100, according to J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) Study.

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Government Shutdown Threatens Aviation Industry Amid Congressional Uncertainty

The looming government shutdown deadline this Saturday not only threatens the functioning of federal agencies but also endangers the aviation industry, including potential flight delays, longer security lines, and setbacks in air traffic control training and modernization efforts.

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