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Starbucks Defeats Shareholder Suit Over US, China Sales Drops

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of defrauding shareholders by intentionally concealing declining sales in the United States and China, its largest markets. U.S. District Judge John Chun in Seattle said Starbucks’ “innocent explanation” that former Chief Executive …

US Takes Aim at Autonomous Car Mishaps in Safety Rulemaking Push

The Trump administration is working to develop new safety requirements governing how autonomous vehicles behave on the road in a bid to address mishaps that have marred the early track record of self-driving cars. Officials aim to finalize the new …

Texas Floods, Canada Smoke and Western Heat Batter US

In Texas floodwaters rise, while Canadian wildfire smoke chokes skies across the Midwest and Northeast, including New York, and heat continues to fuel California wildfire.

Misuse of Driver-Assistance Systems Biggest Risk to Road Safety, Survey Finds

Motorists’ misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for road safety, according to a survey of transport specialists. The survey, published on Wednesday, reflects industry concerns about human …

Air India Crash Probe Enters Final Stages After Cockpit Recorder, Psychology Reviews

India’s aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological autopsy and moved into the final stages of its probe into last year’s deadly Air India crash, a court filing showed. The filing did not …

New EVs From Toyota, Subaru Breathe Life into Struggling Market

The reeling market for electric vehicles in the U.S. recently got a boost from a crop of new models, highlighting how some automakers have not yet given up on battery-powered cars. Toyota Motor Corp. tripled its EV business in the …

NHTSA Gets Request to Open Probe into 806K Honda Minivans Over Air Bags

The United States’ auto safety regulator said on Tuesday it received a request to open a probe into 806,963 Honda minivans over concerns related to their air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the petition was related to …