Tesla racked up greenhouse emissions credits in 2023 as other automakers lagged

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla generated nearly 34 million metric tons of greenhouse gas credits in the 2023 model year by selling electric vehicles, as the auto industry racked up significant credit deficits in the face of more stringent emissions standards. In a report first seen by Reuters, the Environmental Protection Agency said…

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Amazon doubles down on AI startup Anthropic with $4 billion investment

By Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) -Amazon.com pumped in an additional $4 billion into artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, as the e-commerce giant goes up against Big Tech rivals in a race to capitalize on generative AI technology. This doubles Amazon’s investment in the firm known for its GenAI chatbot Claude, but it remains a minority investor, the…

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Sirius XM found liable in New York lawsuit over subscription cancellations

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York state judge found Sirius XM Holdings liable in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit accusing the satellite radio and streaming company of making it too hard for customers to cancel subscriptions. While rejecting claims alleging fraud and deceptive practices, Justice Lyle Frank of the…

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Procter & Gamble doubles down on China’s TikTok to reverse sales slump

By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – Procter & Gamble has been revamping its marketing and line-up of influencers on fast-growing Chinese shopping app Douyin in recent months, helping its Pantene shampoo lead growth in hair care on the platform, executives said Thursday at an investor day. The Cincinnati-based company’s investments in better packaging for…

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Robinhood’s chief legal officer Gallagher rules out becoming SEC chair, CNBC reports

(Reuters) – Robinhood Markets’ Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher, a former commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission who was reportedly the frontrunner to become its chair under Donald Trump, told CNBC on Friday he was not interested in the role. “I’ve made it clear to the relevant people that I’m not interested in being…

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Exxon, under fire over plastic recycling, spending $200 million to expand Texas plants

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp, which is facing a California lawsuit over its alleged role in global plastic waste pollution, will expand plastics recycling that allows it to replace fossil fuels with discarded bottles and bags, the company said on Thursday. The move by one of the world’s largest polymer producers…

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