State and federal agencies have levied fines, brought new cases and issued policy statements to rein in freewheeling practices in recent weeks.
Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
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Government Cracks Down on Crypto Industry With Flurry of Actions
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Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose Before Ohio Derailment
The New York Times – Business:Safety experts say a focus on financial returns may be partly to blame for derailments and accidents like the one in Ohio.
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Biden Labor Secretary to Depart to Run N.H.L. Players Union
The New York Times – Sports:Martin J. Walsh, a former mayor of Boston, was regarded as an unusually visible labor secretary.
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Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self-Driving’ System
The New York Times – Business:A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths of injuries caused by the flaws.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
The New York Times – Sports:Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
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Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District
The New York Times – Travel:The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.
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The S.E.C. Charges Kraken Over Staking, Worrying Crypto Executives
The New York Times – Business:Cryptocurrency executives worry that charges against Kraken, a popular exchange, over the business known as staking would further chill their industry.
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How ChatGPT Kicked Off an A.I. Arms Race
The New York Times – Business:Even inside the company, the chatbot’s popularity has come as something of a shock.
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Self-Driving Car Services Want to Expand in San Francisco Despite Recent Hiccups
The New York Times – Business:Waymo and Cruise hope to widen their projects to include more of the city. But local officials are increasingly concerned about breakdowns causing congestion.
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U.S. Courts India as Technology Partner to Counter China
The New York Times – Business:American and Indian officials are working toward new partnerships in defense technology, advanced telecom and semiconductors.
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Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Comes Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny
The New York Times – Business:A regulatory filing says officials have asked about software that Elon Musk, the chief executive, has said would allow cars to operate autonomously.