Enforcement likely from new CFPB administration
Senior executives at the American Financial Services Association discussed a spate of regulatory hurdles facing auto lenders from the federal and state levels in the years ahead......»»
Alleged seller of NetWire RAT arrested in Croatia
This week, as part of a global law enforcement operation, federal authorities in Los Angeles successfully confiscated www.worldwiredlabs.com, a domain utilized by cybercriminals to distribute the NetWire remote access trojan (RAT) allowed perpetrator.....»»
La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
After three nasty years, the La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday......»»
Massachusetts intends to enforce updated right-to-repair law in June, court filing says
Massachusetts' newly elected Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in a court filing that terminating her office's non-enforcement stipulation is "in the public interest" and would take effect June 1......»»
Hyundai, Kia supplier must pay over $1.3M in U.S. penalties tied to worker"s death
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission on Wednesday said it has affirmed citations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration after Joon LLC — operating as Ajin USA — disputed them......»»
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strengthening a rule aimed at reducing polluted wastewater from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation......»»
TikTok ban now closer than ever; here are the latest developments
A TikTok ban is getting dangerously, dangerously close in the United States. On Tuesday, Congress unveiled a bill, the RESTRICT Act, that would give the Biden administration the power to ban apps like TikTok if they pose a risk to US national securi.....»»
The Biden administration is shifting its approach to TikTok
The White House's endorsement of a bill that would give the Biden administration new powers to restrict or ban TikTok in the United States marks a significant shift in the White House's approach to the Chinese-owned social media app......»»
Law enforcement teams score major win against DoppelPaymer ransomware gang
In a joint effort, the German Regional Police, Ukrainian National Police, Europol, Dutch Police, and FBI joined forces on February 28, 2023, to take down the masterminds behind a notorious criminal organization responsible for unleashing devastating.....»»
Waymo, Aurora seek joint exemption from federal rules for self-driving trucks
The two companies are seeking a five-year exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations which address the required placement of warning devices......»»
Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
Amid an onslaught of cyberespionage and ransomware, Biden calls on tech to step up. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The Biden administration on Thursday pushed for new mandatory regulations and liabilities to be imposed o.....»»
Musk’s bid to start Neuralink human trials denied by FDA in 2022, report says
FDA reportedly listed dozens of "deficiencies," including serious safety concerns. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Jakub Porzycki) The Food and Drug Administration denied a human-trials application from Elon Musk's brain-comput.....»»
Tesla"s Monterrey plant ushers in Mexico"s electric vehicle age
Tesla's plan to build a new assembly plant in Mexico is a clear sign the country will be a center for electric-vehicle making, even as the US tries to bolster domestic, union-based manufacturing with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act.....»»
Tesla"s Monterrey Plant Ushers In Mexico"s Electric Vehicle Age
Tesla's plan to build a new assembly plant in Mexico is a clear sign the country will be a center for electric-vehicle making, even as the US tries to bolster domestic, union-based manufacturing with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act.....»»
US government puts cybersecurity at forefront with newly announced National Strategy
The National Cybersecurity Strategy was unveiled today by the Biden-Harris Administration. The Strategy recognizes that government must use all tools of national power in a coordinated manner to protect national security, public safety, and economic.....»»
FDA official behind Alzheimer’s drug scandal steps down
Investigations alleged Billy Dunn had inappropriately close relationship with drug maker. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Congressional Quarterly) The Food and Drug Administration official who allegedly had an inappropriately c.....»»
Offshore wind halt urged by Native Americans seeking sway
The National Congress of American Indians on Thursday called for a moratorium on offshore wind development along U.S. coasts, insisting the Biden administration do a better job protecting tribal interests......»»
This new gadget can instantly find a hidden AirTag
A firm that has made wireless scanning devices for law enforcement has announced a version for consumers that can immediately detect AirTags, long before Apple's anti-stalking features start sounding off.Apple's AirTags have highlighted the issue of.....»»
Federal agency proposes California spotted owl protection
Federal wildlife officials on Wednesday announced a proposal to classify one of two dwindling California spotted owl populations as endangered after a lawsuit by conservation groups required the government to reassess a Trump administration decision.....»»
EPA moves to restore rule on mercury from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reaffirmed the basis for a rule that requires "significant reductions" in mercury and other harmful pollutants from power plants, reversing a move late in former President Donald Trump's administration to.....»»
SpaceX could be fined $175K for failure to properly report launch data to FAA
SpaceX has 30 days to respond to the FAA's enforcement letter. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 Starlink satellites on November 11, 2019. (credit: NurPhoto / Contribut.....»»