TechCrunch Daily Crunch Firefighters received chemical burns at Elon Musk’s Boring Company site
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Nov 14, 2025 Firefighters at Elon Musk's Boring Company faced chemical burns due to hazardous materials used in tunnel excavation. Meanwhile, concerns grow as Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units linked to overheating incidents. The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's anti-spam policy and its impact on search rankings for publishers. Additionally, Harbinger raises $160 million while FedEx makes significant investments in electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Undisclosed Chemical Hazard At Boring Site
- Firefighters and Boring Company employees suffered chemical burns from an accelerant used to harden tunnel concrete.
- The hazards weren't disclosed to Clark County firefighters, highlighting systemic safety lapses at the site.
Powerwall 2 Recall After Fires And Overheating
- Tesla recalled over 10,000 Powerwall 2 batteries after multiple overheating, smoking, and fire incidents in the U.S.
- The U.S. recall followed a prior Australian recall tied to third-party manufactured cells.
EU Probes Google For Ranking Policy Impact
- The EU opened an antitrust probe into Google's site reputation abuse policy and its effect on publishers' rankings.
- The probe examines whether the policy hampers publishers' business models and cooperation with third parties.