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Tesla's European FSD Approval Drive Hits Regulatory Hurdles
Tesla is negotiating with Irish regulators for Full Self-Driving approval, following Dutch provisional clearance. European regulators remain divided on safety and branding issues.
Buc-ee's Fuel Policy Shift Draws Customer Ire as Gift Card and Parking Rules Tighten
Buc-ee's is facing customer backlash over new rules requiring fuel purchases at the pump, tighter parking restrictions, and limits on long stays at its travel centers.
Uber's Robotaxi Ambitions Face Scrutiny After NHTSA Probe Into Avride Crashes
U.S. regulators are investigating 16 crashes involving Avride autonomous vehicles linked to Uber's platform, raising safety concerns. Uber shares fell 1.7% as Lime filed for IPO.
Paramount Skydance's $111B Warner Bros. Deal Faces New Regulatory Hurdles in California
California Democrats and press-freedom groups are urging regulators to scrutinize Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing job losses and editorial independence issues.
Bahamas Election Ban Halts Onshore Alcohol Sales at Royal Caribbean's CocoCay
Royal Caribbean guests at CocoCay will be unable to purchase alcohol onshore May 12 due to the Bahamas' election-day liquor ban. Shipboard service continues, but the restriction adds guest frustration.
XRP at Crossroads as Senate Bill Looms and Network Activity Drops
XRP hovers near $1.42 as a key Senate bill on digital assets moves forward, but new address creation has plunged 85% since December 2024.
California Antitrust Scrutiny Intensifies on Paramount-WBD Merger
34 California Democrats push AG Bonta to scrutinize Paramount's $111B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for antitrust harm, citing job losses and consolidation risks.
USDA Tightens SNAP Stocking Rules: Retailers Must Offer 28 Staple Items by Fall 2026
USDA finalizes SNAP stocking rules effective fall 2026, mandating 28 staple food varieties, impacting small grocers and convenience stores.
Capital One Faces Class Action Over Cancellation of Earned Credit Card Rewards
Capital One is sued for canceling earned credit card rewards after account closures, even when cardholders were not in default, with over $10,000 in rewards at stake.
Live Nation's Ticketmaster Axes 350 Jobs Amid Antitrust Overhaul
Ticketmaster has laid off 350 employees, or 8% of its global workforce, as parent Live Nation restructures amid a pending antitrust ruling and a $371 million operating loss.