Former megadealer Bernie Moreno trying again for Senate seat
The former megadealer has filed paperwork to run for Senate in Ohio and is being encouraged by former President Donald Trump......»»
Gene Expression in Neurons Solves a Brain Evolution Puzzle
The neocortex is the seat of human intellect. New data suggests that mammals created it with new types of cells only after their evolutionary split from reptiles......»»
TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress
In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep skepticism about his company's attempts to protect US user data and ease concerns about its ties to China......»»
Moderna CEO brazenly defends 400% COVID shot price hike, downplays NIH’s role
Sen. Sanders accused the company of an "unprecedented level of corporate greed." Enlarge / Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the Hart Senate Office Buildin.....»»
Honda recalls 448,613 U.S. vehicles for seat belt latching error
Honda observed a potential trend in seat belt latching errors in June 2019......»»
Only four midsize SUVs score good rating in IIHS rear-seat safety tests
IIHS crash-tested 13 midsize SUVs with a test dummy sitting in the back seat. Enlarge / The Tesla Model Y earned a good rating in IIHS' rear seat protection crash test. (credit: IIHS) Only four of 13 midsize SUVs earned.....»»
Back seat safety: Ford, Subaru, Tesla score highest in IIHS crash test
The institute updated its moderate overlap front crash test, adding a rear passenger behind the driver to examine rear passenger protection......»»
FBI finally admits to buying location data on Americans, horrifying experts
FBI director denied that the agency currently purchases location data. Enlarge / FBI Director Christopher Wray, left, and National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone, testify during the Senate Select Intelligence Committ.....»»
TikTok could be a valuable tool for China if it invades Taiwan, FBI director says
The Chinese government could use TikTok to control data on millions of people and harness the short-form video app to shape public opinion should China invade Taiwan, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday......»»
Biden FCC nominee withdraws, blaming cable lobby and “unlimited dark money“
Gigi Sohn gives up amid opposition from Republicans and Democrat Joe Manchin. Enlarge / Gigi Sohn testifies during a Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing on Feb. 9, 2022. (credit: Getty Images) President Biden'.....»»
Tesla is recalling 3,470 Model Y crossovers for second-row seat fix
This time the recall requires physical inspection, not an OTA software update. Mistorqued bolts may need to be fixed in some Model Y second rows. (credit: Tesla) Rivian was not the only electric vehicle startup to featur.....»»
Texas abortion bill Filibuster rivets online
Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor of the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill......»»
Battle simmers in Illinois over plans to pipe in and store millions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide
On a subfreezing day in January, John Feltham drove his two-seat Kawasaki utility vehicle over neatly furrowed fields glistening with snow. There were deer and coyote tracks, black crows flapping against a powder blue sky, and signs everywhere of Fel.....»»
West Virginia, Florida make moves to undermine science education
WV Senate OKs intelligent design bill; Florida's assault on education continues. Enlarge (credit: Aleksandar Nakic) Two recent bills introduced at the state level could spell trouble for science education. One of them is.....»»
Senate"s Warner calls China scrutiny of Ford"s battery deal ironic
Senate Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner criticized Beijing's scrutiny of Ford Motor Co.'s partnership with a Chinese electric-vehicle battery giant as ironic and hypocritical considering that nation's own track record on technology sharing......»»
Ford technology deal with China"s CATL targeted for U.S. review by GOP senator
Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, called for an immediate Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. review of the licensing agreement between Ford and China's CATL......»»
Dealer-backed LIFO tax relief bill reintroduced in Senate after House effort
The bill's reintroduction comes after U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., and Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, revived LIFO tax relief legislation in the House earlier this month......»»
Biden FCC nominee slams critics, says ISPs shouldn’t get to choose regulators
"It is critical for at least one member of the FCC to be a consumer advocate." Enlarge / Gigi Sohn testifies during a Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing on Feb. 9, 2022. (credit: Getty Images) President Biden.....»»
Democrats seek tighter limit on stock buybacks in chip funds
Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, urged the US Commerce Department to impose tougher rules to prevent semiconductor manufacturers from using new subsidies to enable stock buybacks......»»
Tesla shareholder pursues board seat
Ross Gerber, a vocal Tesla Inc. shareholder, said he will pursue a board seat at the electric-vehicle maker, with a goal of reining in Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk......»»
Boulies Master Series chair review: Built for gaming, ideal for productivity
You shouldn't be spending too many hours sitting at a desk, but since you probably need to, at least you should have a good seat like the Boulies Master Series Chair.Ultimately any chair has to do two things, starting very first of all with how it ha.....»»