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U.S. asks Tesla why it did not recall Autopilot after software changes REUTERS U.S. auto safety regulators asked Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) why the electric-car maker has not issued a recall to address software updates made to its Autopilot driver-assistance system to improve the vehicles' ability to detect emergency vehicles. read more »

Former Chief Executive Officer of Petrochemical Company Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison for Foreign Bribery Scheme DOJ

LG to pay up to $1.9 billion to General Motors over Bolt EV battery fires CNBC

SEC opens inquiry into Wall Street banks' staff communications REUTERS The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a broad inquiry into how Wall Street banks are keeping track of employees' digital communications, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. read more » Jamie Dimon bashes bitcoin again, calling it 'worthless' CNN

After Years of Sexual Abuse Allegations, How Did This Doctor Keep Working? NEW YORK TIMES Hospital staff members looked the other way while Ricardo Cruciani addicted vulnerable women to pain medications and assaulted them, according to a new lawsuit. read more » How has the Catholic church reckoned with sexual-abuse claims? THE ECONOMIST

Why EVs are catching fire; here’s what automakers say CNBCTV

UK police won’t act against Prince Andrew over abuse claim AP

The S.E.C. has issued a subpoena to Archegos, the $10 billion firm that collapsed spectacularly NEW YORK TIMES Lawyers with the Securities and Exchange Commission have served a subpoena on Archegos Capital Management, the $10 billion family investment office that suddenly collapsed in March, roiling the stock market as its losses reverberated through the banking industry. read more »

California college president resigns amid sex abuse fallout WASHINGTON POST

Like whistleblower Frances Haugen, these Facebook employees warned about the company’s problems for years. No one listened WASHINGTON POST

U.S. government rejects 2019 petition to investigate Tesla vehicle fires REUTERS The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rejected a 2019 petition to open a formal investigation into Tesla (TSLA.O) vehicle fires, according to a federal filing on Monday. read more » Chevy Bolts Get Special Parking at Arkansas Airport Due to Fire Risk THE DRIVE

Lawmakers call for crackdown on financial ‘enablers’ after Pandora Papers revelations WASHINGTON POST

Prince Andrew can review 2009 Jeffrey Epstein settlement REUTERS Prince Andrew will have a chance to review a 2009 settlement agreement that he hopes will shield him from a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing a woman two decades ago, when she was underage. read more » NWSL players halt play mid-game to protest against alleged abuse in league THE GUARDIAN

Brazil's Petrobras pays $853.2 mln fines to DOJ, SEC in corruption probe REUTERS Brazil state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA) said on Monday it has paid $853.2 million to the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission as part of an agreement with U.S. authorities in 2018. read more »

#MeToo movement in women’s soccer goes global as Australian, Venezuelan stars allege sexual abuse WASHINGTON POST

Government Contractor Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit for Overbilling in Federal Contracts DOJ

Washington Spirit CEO resigns amid NWSL turmoil AXIOS The CEO of NWSL's Washington Spirit resigned on Tuesday following abuse allegations against the team's former coach and criticism of a toxic work environment. read more » USWNT's Alex Morgan says sexual harassment a leaguewide problem in NWSL ESPN

National Women's Soccer League commissioner is out amid scandal NPR

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 550,000 cars, minivans: Turn signal can flash in wrong direction USA TODAY Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 550,000 cars and minivans in the U.S. because the turn signals can flash in the opposite direction of what the driver intended. read more » The Dilemma Of The Autonomous Car ON THE ROAD TRENDS

Facebook's new whistleblower is renewing scrutiny of the social media giant CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO NEWS A data scientist named Frances Haugen has revealed herself to be the whistleblower behind a massive exposure of the inner workings at Facebook. read more »