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Johnson & Johnson says new tests show no asbestos in Johnson's Baby Powder

Johnson & Johnson says new tests show no asbestos in Johnson's Baby Powder

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday that recent tests showed that Johnson's Baby Powder was free of asbestos, after U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigations reported trace amounts of the material in the product earlier this year.



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Elon Musk's tweets bring controversy, nearly 30 million followers

Elon Musk's tweets bring controversy, nearly 30 million followers

Trial began in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a defamation lawsuit brought against Elon Musk by British cave diver Vernon Unsworth over three July 15, 2018 tweets by the Tesla chief executive, one calling him "pedo guy."



6 years ago
U.S. solar group says Trump tariffs killing jobs; White House says 'fake news'

U.S. solar group says Trump tariffs killing jobs; White House says 'fake news'

The U.S. solar industry warned on Tuesday that the Trump administration's tariffs on imported panels will cost the United States 62,000 jobs and $19 billion (£14.81 billion) in investment, an estimate the White House dismissed as "fake news".



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United orders 50 new Airbus long-range jets to replace Boeing 757s

United orders 50 new Airbus long-range jets to replace Boeing 757s

United Airlines Holdings Inc announced on Tuesday an order for 50 Airbus SE A321XLR jets to fly between the U.S East Coast and Europe, becoming the latest U.S. airline to ink a deal for the European planemaker's new passenger jet.



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Elon Musk testifies his 'pedo guy' tweet not meant to be taken literally

Elon Musk testifies his 'pedo guy' tweet not meant to be taken literally

High-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk testified at his defamation trial on Tuesday that his "pedo guy" Twitter message at the center of the case was not meant to be taken literally and was sent in response to an "unprovoked" insult he received from the man now suing him.



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Elon Musk testifies at defamation trial he responded to 'unprovoked attack'

Elon Musk testifies at defamation trial he responded to 'unprovoked attack'

High-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk took the witness stand at his defamation trial on Tuesday, testifying that his inflammatory Twitter message at the center of the case was sent in response to an "unprovoked" insult he received from the man now suing him.



6 years ago
Proper U.S.-China trade deal more important than timing: U.S. Commerce chief

Proper U.S.-China trade deal more important than timing: U.S. Commerce chief

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Tuesday rejected any deadlines on a trade deal with China and launched a fresh attack on telecoms giant Huawei, further dimming hopes for an end to a 17-month trade war that has slowed global growth.



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U.S. has not ruled out imposing tariffs on imported autos: Commerce chief

U.S. has not ruled out imposing tariffs on imported autos: Commerce chief

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Tuesday the Trump administration has not ruled out imposing tariffs on imported autos, after letting a review period end in November with no action.



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U.S. judge disqualifies Huawei lawyer from fraud, sanctions case

U.S. judge disqualifies Huawei lawyer from fraud, sanctions case

A U.S. judge on Tuesday disqualified James Cole, a Washington lawyer for China's Huawei, from defending the telecommunications equipment maker against charges of bank fraud and sanctions violations.



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Johnson & Johnson confirms no asbestos in Johnson's Baby Powder

Johnson & Johnson confirms no asbestos in Johnson's Baby Powder

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday that more tests showed that Johnson's Baby Powder was free of asbestos after U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigations had found trace amounts of the material.



6 years ago
Safran suspends electric jet taxiing project after Airbus ends talks

Safran suspends electric jet taxiing project after Airbus ends talks

France's Safran SA has shelved plans to install an electric taxiing system on Airbus A320 jets after the planemaker halted discussions on the project, it chief executive said.



6 years ago
Thyssenkrupp presents 'complex' turnaround plan for steel - workers

Thyssenkrupp presents 'complex' turnaround plan for steel - workers

Ailing conglomerate Thyssenkrupp has worked out a new strategy for the group's steel business, a leading labor representative said on Tuesday, adding the roadmap included significant investments but also restructuring steps.



6 years ago
Oil steadies after slide on Trump's U.S-China trade comments

Oil steadies after slide on Trump's U.S-China trade comments

Oil steadied on Tuesday, settling narrowly mixed as expectations of output cuts from OPEC and allied producers helped prices bounce after a slide following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that a trade deal with China may be delayed.



6 years ago
Factbox: Trump has upended relationships with nine of 10 top U.S. trading partners

Factbox: Trump has upended relationships with nine of 10 top U.S. trading partners

During his election campaign in 2016, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to shake up global trade and bring down America's growing trade deficits.



6 years ago
Elon Musk's 'pedo guy' tweet defamed British diver, lawyer says as U.S. trial starts

Elon Musk's 'pedo guy' tweet defamed British diver, lawyer says as U.S. trial starts

Elon Musk ruined what should have been a highlight of a British diver's life by falsely accusing him of being a pedophile, a lawyer for the diver said on Tuesday as the defamation trial against Tesla Inc's chief executive got under way.



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