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Ford joins growing list of companies changing diversity policies after conservative pressure

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing pressure from conservative groups. CEO Jim Farley sent a memo to all employees Wednesday outlining the ...

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Children’s book to blame for fire inside car, North Carolina officials say

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina officials determined the cause of a fire inside a car in Burke County was a children’s book. A child’s car seat was set ablaze when a “button battery” in a children’s book caught fire ...

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Max Verstappen says he’s closer to the end of his F1 career than the start

At the age of 26, Verstappen is the youngest F1 driver to reach the 200-race milestone ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Heading into his 200th career Formula 1 race, Max Verstappen is clear he doesn’t want to stick around for No. 400. ...

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At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over idled factory

DETROIT — A high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could elicit a strike against the automaker. In a speech at ...

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BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles in China that may have Takata airbag inflators

BEIJING — BMW is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the United States last month, officials said Friday. The recall covers nearly 600,000 vehicles made in China ...