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US regulator launches probe of VinFast crash in California in which four died

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. auto safety investigators said on Monday they have launched an investigation into the April crash of a VinFast VF 8 electric vehicle in Pleasanton, California, in which a family of four died. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the investigation will probe the April 24 crash circumstances and […]

ExxonMobil’s $60bn Pioneer acquisition gets nod from US regulator

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given conditional approval to ExxonMobil’s nearly $60bn acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. As per the terms of the approval, Pioneer’s co-founder and former CEO Scott Sheffield will be barred from joining Exxon’s board due to allegations of attempted collusion with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The […]

Former Ohio utility regulator, charged in a sweeping bribery scheme, has died

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former top utility regulator awaiting trial on charges he took millions in bribes in conjunction with the largest corruption scandal in Ohio’s history died by suicide on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Franklin County Coroner’s Office said. Sam Randazzo, 74, the one-time chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, […]

Energy Transfer Files for Regulator Review in Pipeline Spat

(Bloomberg) — Energy Transfer LP is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to take a closer look at a Williams Cos Inc. pipeline project as a legal battle rages between the two companies. Most Read from Bloomberg Energy Transfer said in a FERC filing that Williams is constructing interstate transmission pipeline facilities in Texas and […]