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......»»
Fauci reports COVID rebound, says it’s “much worse” than initial illness
Fauci took a second round of Paxlovid, which is at odds with the FDA and CDC stance. Enlarge / Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci at Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill May 17, 20.....»»
Seat assignments drive friendships among elementary school children
Most teachers focus on academic considerations when assigning seats. A new study by Florida Atlantic University psychology researchers is the first to show that these classroom seat assignments also have important implications for children's friendsh.....»»
Lessons Learned from the Life of Videogame Executive Bernie Stolar
VentureBeat reports: Video game legend Bernie Stolar, former president of Sega of America, has passed away at the age of 75, friends said. Bernie Stolar was the first executive VP of Sony Computer Entertainment America, according to their article,.....»»
2023 BMW 7 Series brings down the house with ‘Theater Screen’
A pair of electric motors and articulated rails control the orientation of BMW's 31-inch rear-seat infotainment display......»»
US chip production subsidies in doubt despite bipartisan support
Almost exactly a year ago, the Senate approved $52B in funding to boost US chip production, and the House likewise gave its support in February of this year. Apple also lobbied for the deal. Despite this, the subsidy now appears to be in doubt. Demo.....»»
TikTok staff in China allegedly accessed U.S. user data
TikTok allowed U.S. user data to be seen by staff in China, a report claims, despite testimony to an October Senate hearing insisting it has tough controls preventing access to the data in the territory.The ByteDance-owned TikTok has always been the.....»»
With landmark antitrust legislation looming, Big Tech CEOs pay a visit to Congress
As Senate lawmakers embark on a final, urgent push to pass landmark antitrust legislation to reshape the tech industry, Big Tech is bringing out its heaviest hitters to influence the members whose votes could decide the bill's fate......»»
The US Needs a Common Charger, Dems Say
A group of Senate Democrats is calling on the US Commerce Department to follow Europe's lead in forcing all smartphone manufacturers to build devices that adhere to a universal charging standard. From a report: In a Thursday letter addressed to Comme.....»»
Dealers need ‘seat at the table" on EV policy, says NADA"s Mike Stanton
At the Automotive News Congress in Washington, Mike Stanton said: "We've talked a lot about dealer and factory relations, but we can't get it done alone.".....»»
Senate bill would ban data brokers from selling location and health data
"Data brokers gather intensely personal data" without consent, bill summary says. Enlarge / Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) hold a press conference about abortion rights outside the US Capitol building o.....»»
Senate antitrust vote likely to pass legislation targeting Apple and other tech giants
A Senate antitrust vote could take place as early as this month, and its proponents say they are confident that the legislation will pass into law. Although there has been bipartisan support for antitrust legislation across both houses, there has be.....»»
Apple lobbying intensely against bill limiting its ability to prefer own services
Apple, and big tech as a while, are lobbying fiercely against a Senate bill that would prevent companies from giving special treatment to its own services like Apple Music, and others, across its own digital storefronts.US Capitol. Credit: Alejandro.....»»
Best bidet toilet seat deals for June 2022
If you are out of toilet paper and open to trying new things, here are some cheap bidet toilet seats......»»
Lawmakers Reignite Battle for Federal Privacy Law
Committee leaders in both the House and Senate are poised to introduce an online privacy bill, with key lawmakers releasing a bipartisan draft Friday. From a report: The U.S. has lagged behind the E.U. and China in establishing national privacy rules.....»»
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving made this man so mad he’s running for Senate
Dan O'Dowd is unhappy that Tesla's beta software is being tested on public roads. Enlarge / Dan O'Dowd's campaign wants the link to Ralph Nader's safety campaign to be explicit. (credit: Dan O'Dowd) Single-issue candidates for.....»»
California Fails to Pass Right to Repair Bill
It was "the furthest any Right to Repair bill for consumer electronics has come to becoming law" in America, reports the nonprofit California Public Interest Research Group. And yet... The California Senate Appropriations committee failed to pass S.....»»
US Senate backs off Big Tech regulation bill as Apple again criticizes impacts of sideloading
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act could ban major tech firms like Apple from favoring their products over competitors. Aimed to shake up the competition, tech lobbyists claim the bill, which allows sideloading, could harm popular consume.....»»
In Private, Vulnerable Senate Dems Back Off Tech Bill
A bipartisan legislative effort to rein in the nation's largest tech companies is facing fresh resistance from a faction of Senate Democrats over complaints the measure could threaten their chances of holding their slim majority, 10 people familiar w.....»»
New NHTSA chief Cliff confirmed by U.S. Senate
Steven Cliff has been serving as deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since 2021 and was nominated by President Joe Biden for the top job last year......»»
Senate Report Finds Government is Unprepared To Stop Ransomware Attacks
In the past few years, ransomware attacks have crippled schools, hospitals, city governments, and pipelines. Yet, despite the heavy toll such incidents have on both the public and private sectors, government officials have only a limited understandin.....»»