COSTA MESA, Calif., May 12 (Reuters) – California regulators on Thursday rejected a $1.4 billion desalination plant on environmental grounds, dealing a setback to Governor Gavin Newsom, who had supported the project as a partial solution for the state’s sustained drought. The California Coastal Commission voted 11-0 to reject the proposal by Poseidon Water, controlled…
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US joins 55 nations to set new global rules for the internet
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – The United States and 55 other nations on Thursday signed a political commitment to push rules for the internet that are underpinned by democratic values, at a time when the US has accused Russia of wielding internet disruptions as a part of its escalating attacks on Ukraine. The commitment, called…
Mercedes-Benz issues ‘do not drive’ recall for 292,000 US vehicles
WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz’s (MBGn.DE) US unit said on Thursday it is recalling 292,000 ML, GL and R-Class vehicles from the 2006 through 2012 model years over braking issues and urged owners to stop driving immediately . The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the German automaker was issuing a voluntary “do…
Twitter CEO says two leaders to depart, hiring paused amid Musk takeover
May 12 (Reuters) – Two senior Twitter (TWTR.N) leaders who oversee the consumer and revenue divisions will depart the social media company, Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal told employees in a memo on Thursday, in one of the biggest shake-ups at the company since billionaire Elon Musk announced he would buy it for $44 billion….
In Apple iPhone class action, plaintiffs’ lawyers defend $80 mln fee
An image of iPhone smartphones is displayed in an Apple Store in Manhattan, New York City, US, February 11, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Objectors challenged the $310 mln “megafund” settlement and lawyers’ fees On appeal, class attorneys and Apple counsel defend judge who approved settlement (Reuters) –…