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Researchers, advocates rail against government's efforts to end workforce data collectionHiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia ahead of US inflation report, while oil prices gainUS existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyersFederal safety agency issues final report into 2025 blast that killed 2 at Pennsylvania steel plantChinese automaker Chery buys Nissan plant in Africa as EV production shifts to new marketsIndia’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable powerHeading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your financesVietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027Toyota recalls 6