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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.
Have a side hustle? Here's what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

Have a side hustle? Here's what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school.
'Significant issue': Spring freeze and thaw leads to more potholes on Ontario roads

'Significant issue': Spring freeze and thaw leads to more potholes on Ontario roads

TORONTO — For Mike Sanders, owner of Aaron's Taxi in Sudbury, Ont., bumpier routes have become an "unfortunate way of life.
Honda shifting some production from Japan to U.S. in latest response to tariffs

Honda shifting some production from Japan to U.S. in latest response to tariffs

ALLISTON — Honda says it’s shifting some vehicle production from Japan to the U.S. in the latest example of automakers working to adapt to new tariffs.

A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

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