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Mercedes-Benz Settles Emissions Cheating Scandal
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Mercedes-Benz and Daimler agree to pay $149.6 million to settle emissions cheating claims. The company installed secret software in over 211,000 diesel vehicles, passing lab tests but emitting excessive nitrogen oxide on roads. Mercedes denies wrongdoing but will pay upfront and hold back $29 million for emissions fixes. Owners may receive $2,000 each for software updates and warranties. The deal still requires court approval. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Warshaw Criticizes DiNapoli's Pension Fund Management
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FCC Bans Foreign Drones, Boosts U.S. Production
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DOT Warns Colorado on Invalid CDLs, Threatens Funding
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Small Plane Crashes Near Galveston, Texas
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Mark Wiseman: Canada's New US Ambassador
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ADL Report: Antisemitic Ties in Mamdani's Transition Team
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