Mercedes to Pay $150 Million Over Claims It Cheated on Emissions Tests
Mercedes to Pay $150 Million Over Claims It Cheated on Emissions Tests
It’s the latest in a decade-long scandal involving accusations that software “defeat devices” made diesel vehicles seem cleaner than they were.
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Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second)
Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second)
How some of the world’s most precise clocks missed a very small beat.
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Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge
Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge
The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge ...
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Canada Announces Former BlackRock Executive as Ambassador to U.S.
Canada Announces Former BlackRock Executive as Ambassador to U.S.
Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation wi...
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Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?
Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?
JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized...
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Bernie Sanders to Lead Zohran Mamdani’s Public Swearing-In Ceremony
Bernie Sanders to Lead Zohran Mamdani’s Public Swearing-In Ceremony
Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist senator from Vermont, has supported New York City’s mayor-elect since the Democratic primary.
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Who Is Jeff Landry, Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland?
Who Is Jeff Landry, Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland?
Mr. Landry, the governor of Louisiana, is a fierce supporter of the president. But his experience in international relations isn’t extensive.
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The Burdens and Joys of Holiday Hosting
Opinion | The Burdens and Joys of Holiday Hosting
Readers discuss whether or not to quit hosting holiday celebrations. Also: How to lighten the load for busy judges.
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