Camila Domonoske
Stories
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Business
Hertz will buy 100,000 Teslas, marking a big bet on electric vehicles in rental cars
The purchase order for the Tesla Model 3s is an audacious move for Hertz, a company staging a comeback after going through bankruptcy last year.
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National
Oil Topped $80 Dollars Per Barrel — The Most It's Cost In Almost 3 Years
Energy prices are going up — for things like coal, natural gas and crude oil. On Tuesday, global crude oil prices topped $80 a barrel for the first time in nearly three years.
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National
Americans Could Feel Ida's Impact At The Gas Pump
At least four of the nine oil refineries in Ida's path are believed to have paused their operations ahead of the storm. AAA says it's too early to know the full impact until power is restored.
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Health
The Delta Variant Forces U.S. Automakers To Revisit Mask Mandates
Detroit automakers lifted their mask mandates for fully vaccinated workers just a few weeks ago. But starting Wednesday, masks are required again at all Ford, GM and Stellantis facilities.
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Business
With A Whirr, Not A Roar, Auto Racing Drives Toward An Electric Future
Formula E is an all-electric auto race — like Formula 1, but battery-powered. And some of the innovation seen on the race track could eventually make it to your driveway.
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Environment
European Officials Unveil A Sweeping Plan To Tackle Climate Change
The European Commission has proposed that new gas and diesel cars be phased out by 2035. If enacted, this could push the global auto industry to switch toward electric vehicles even faster.
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Business
Oil Prices Are In Turmoil Right Now. Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know
Oil prices were surging, but a dramatic meeting of many of the world's crude producers has thrown things into a bit of turmoil.
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Business
United Airlines Is Buying 270 New Planes In Massive Bet On Future Of Travel
A year after a devastating pandemic, United is optimistic about the future and plans to spend billions of dollars upgrading and expanding its fleet.
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Business
Juneteenth Is A Federal Holiday Now, But What That Means For Workers Varies Widely
Day off? Extra pay? Or business as usual? Federal workers usually get holidays off, but the short notice on Juneteenth has created some exceptions. And companies aren't required to observe holidays.
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National
Business As Usual Or Taking The Day Off: Workplace Recognition Of Juneteenth Varies
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery, as June 19 was the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Now a federal holiday, the actual practices for marking the day still vary widely.