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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St.
China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion

China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion

SHANGHAI (AP) — The world’s auto industry is getting a shake-up from Chinese automakers that are quickly expanding across the globe, offering relatively affordable electric vehicles designed to wow car buyers with sleek designs and the latest high-te
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show.
Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer

Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk has been called a Moonshot Master, the Edison of Our Age and the Architect of the Future, but he's got a big problem at his car company and it's not clear he can fix it: damage to its brand.
EVs, tariffs in the spotlight as Chinese automakers take leading role at Shanghai auto show

EVs, tariffs in the spotlight as Chinese automakers take leading role at Shanghai auto show

SHANGHAI (AP) — Leading automakers are showcasing their latest designed-for-China and the world models at the Shanghai auto show this week, fighting not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market while watching for U.S.
Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
The Latest: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freeze

The Latest: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freeze

Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. Meanwhile, U.S.
Canada in robot trucking vanguard, with one driverless semi already here

Canada in robot trucking vanguard, with one driverless semi already here

MONTREAL — If it’s daytime, odds are a lone box truck is cruising the streets between Toronto and Brampton, Ont., with no one behind the wheel.

A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A bright object, initially appearing to be a meteorite, lit up the skies over Mexico's capital around 3 a.m. Wednesday, stretching over plains, volcanoes and small towns.