At least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days from drinking bootleg alcohol, with 80 others seeking treatment and 31 in intensive care. Deaths from counterfeit alcohol are on the rise in Turkey due to high prices of legal drinks, leading people to resort to cheaper alternatives. Authorities have detained suspects for selling counterfeit alcohol, seized 29 tons of bootleg alcohol, and revoked licenses of businesses selling counterfeit drinks, with the British Foreign Office issuing a warning to tourists about the dangers of fake alcohol in Turkey.
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US to loosen rules on self-driving vehicles criticised by Elon Musk
The Trump administration is easing regulations for self-driving cars, notably allowing exemptions from crash reporting requirements, a shift pushed by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for a unified national standard to enhance innovation and safety in autonomous vehicle deployment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to streamline regulations while addressing concerns over transparency and safety, especially given ongoing investigations into Tesla's Autopilot system. Full Article
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