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Amazon Halts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California Following Fatal Crashes

Amazon Halts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California Following Fatal Crashes

Amazon has agreed to stop selling certain high-speed e-bikes in California after a series of fatal collisions. This decision follows a consumer alert issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, which highlighted an increase in deaths related to e-bike and motorcycle crashes. The alert specified that pedal-assisted e-bikes should not exceed 28 mph, while throttle-assisted e-bikes are limited to 20 mph. Despite these regulations, Amazon had been selling e-bikes capable of speeds over 40 mph. The company has since removed these products and is investigating compliance for similar items. The popularity of electric bikes and motorcycles has surged, particularly among teenagers, but this has been accompanied by a rise in deadly accidents. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has charged several parents for allowing their children to ride electric motorcycles illegally, describing these vehicles as 'loaded weapons.'
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Amazon Halts Sale of High-Speed E-Bikes in California Following Legal Scrutiny

Amazon Halts Sale of High-Speed E-Bikes in California Following Legal Scrutiny

Amazon Halts Sale of High-Speed E-Bikes in California Following Legal Scrutiny
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General Motors Settles California Privacy Scandal with $12.75 Million Fine

General Motors Settles California Privacy Scandal with $12.75 Million Fine

General Motors Settles California Privacy Scandal with $12.75 Million Fine
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General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million Over California Privacy Scandal

General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million Over California Privacy Scandal

General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million Over California Privacy Scandal
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General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million Over California Driver Data Privacy Violations

General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million Over California Driver Data Privacy Violations

General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million Over California Driver Data Privacy Violations
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General Motors Settles Privacy Scandal with $12.75 Million Payment in California

General Motors Settles Privacy Scandal with $12.75 Million Payment in California

General Motors Settles Privacy Scandal with $12.75 Million Payment in California
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General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million in California Driver Privacy Case

General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million in California Driver Privacy Case

General Motors Settles for $12.75 Million in California Driver Privacy Case
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Nursing Home Sues Utility Over Destruction in 2025 Eaton Wildfire

Nursing Home Sues Utility Over Destruction in 2025 Eaton Wildfire

The Two Palms Care Center, a nursing home destroyed by the 2025 Eaton wildfire in California, has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and its parent, Edison International. The lawsuit alleges that the utility's failure to de-energize its transmission lines during high wind conditions led to the fire that destroyed the facility. The nursing home, which had been operating for over 55 years, was forced to evacuate 45 residents, all of whom were safely relocated. The fire ultimately burned 14,000 acres and resulted in 19 fatalities.
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Amazon Halts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California Following Fatal Crashes

Amazon Halts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California Following Fatal Crashes

Amazon Halts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California Following Fatal Crashes
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General Motors Agrees to $12.75 Million Settlement Over Sale of Driver Data in California

General Motors Agrees to $12.75 Million Settlement Over Sale of Driver Data in California

General Motors Agrees to $12.75 Million Settlement Over Sale of Driver Data in California
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GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - GM has agreed to pay $12.75 million to resolve a California investigation into allegations that the Detroit automaker illegally sold two data brokers detailed information about the driving habits of hundreds of thousands of Californians, state
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Shipping Companies Face Rising Fuel Costs at Los Angeles Ports Amid Global Oil Supply Disruptions

Shipping Companies Face Rising Fuel Costs at Los Angeles Ports Amid Global Oil Supply Disruptions

Shipping Companies Face Rising Fuel Costs at Los Angeles Ports Amid Global Oil Supply Disruptions