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FILE PHOTO: A sign of Citgo Petroleum is seen at its headquarters in Houston, Texas, U.S., January 11, 2024. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
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Citgo share auction creditors oppose terms of Elliott-affiliate’s bid

Creditors criticize Elliott's $7.3B Citgo bid, claiming it won’t cover Venezuela’s $21.3B debt from expropriations.

A man runs along Sunset Boulevard, in Los Angeles Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Wildfires in California have burned one million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

California wildfires in 2024 have burned over one million acres, fueled by extreme heat, wind, and dry conditions statewide.

General Motors reported lower overall sales but the introduction of the Chevrolet Equinox EV helped boost electric auto sales (AFP)
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GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew

GM reported a 2.2 per cent drop in Q3 US sales but highlighted 46 per cent growth in EV sales, steady pricing, and...

A man walks his dog on the beach, Sept. 30, 2024, in Sea Girt, N.J., the location where a future power cable from an offshore wind farms is projected to come ashore. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
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New Jersey’s Atlantic Shores wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns

The U.S. has approved Atlantic Shores' plan to build 197 turbines, generating 2,800 MW to power one million New Jersey homes.

FILE PHOTO: The BYD EV Dolphin Mini is displayed as the Chinese electric-vehicle producer announces the launch of the low-cost EV in Mexico City, Mexico February 28, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
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US issues $2 billion in EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says

The U.S. has issued $2B in EV tax credits for 300,000 vehicles since January, the Treasury said on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: A solar field is seen on site at First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio July 8, 2022.  Picture taken with drone. REUTERS/Megan Jelinger/File Photo
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US sets preliminary new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The U.S. imposes anti-subsidy tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports, with rates ranging from 0.14 per cent to 3293.61 per cent.

A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is seen during a driving experience at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
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Jeep owners should park outside pending recall fix, US agency says

NHTSA urges owners of 154,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids to park outdoors due to fire risks from faulty battery packs.

Engines assembled as they make their way through the assembly line at the General Motors (GM) manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S. August 22, 2019.  REUTERS/Harrison McClary/File Photo
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GM’s Q3 US sales fall about two per cent

General Motors' Q3 U.S. vehicle sales dropped 2.2 per cent, with buyers opting for affordable models like the Trax SUV.

American construction worker fixes large machinery
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US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report

A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.

A visitor is reflected as he takes pictures of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2018. Picture taken October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
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Ford slashes annual, monthly prices for hands-free driving service

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it will lower the annual and monthly subscription prices for its hands-free driving technology.

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