Massachusetts passed a renewable energy plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, cut utility bills for low- and middle-income households, and restrict expensive competitive electric suppliers.
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California Moves to Ease Employer Penalties for Labor Violations
The California Legislature approved bills to amend the Private Attorneys General Act, reducing penalties for some employers while requiring corrective actions for violations.
Tesla Ordered to Address Toxic Emissions After 100+ Violations at Fremont Plant
Tesla must address air quality issues at its Fremont manufacturing facility after the Bay Area Air Quality Management District cited it for over 100 violations related to toxic emissions, mandating an abatement order and a plan to rectify the problem.
Brazil Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use, First and Largest Country in Latin America to Do So
Brazil has recently decriminalized marijuana for personal use, marking a significant development in the country's stance on drug policy.
Italy's Campari Faces Investigation Over Alleged Tax Evasion
Italian prosecutors have initiated an investigation against Italian drinks group Campari over unpaid taxes amounting to over $1 billion since 2018.
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Puerto Rico’s power grid has deferred $65 million in crucial maintenance and improvement projects due to budget constraints.
The United States (US) is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over data misuse concerns.
Several basic frontline jobs in Hong Kong’s civil service would be replaced with technology as part of the city’s efforts to restructure its workforce and make 2,000 positions redundant by the end of 2025.
Novo Nordisk announced a $4.1 billion investment to build a new manufacturing plant in Clayton, North Carolina, to increase production capacity for its popular drugs Wegovy, Ozempic, and other injectable therapies.
The European Commission released a preliminary ruling that found Apple violating the European Digital Markets Act.
USDA experts have traced the spread of the H5N1 virus in Michigan to a herd of dairy cattle imported from Texas, leading to widespread infections among local poultry and cattle.
China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to negotiate on proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs amid ongoing tensions.
A Chinese man was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year in prison for stealing around $88,700 from a Singaporean jeweler on a Singapore Airlines flight.
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
