NADA urges Congress to act on legislation targeting catalytic converter thefts
The NADA and 12 other trade groups asked a House committee to hold a hearing on legislation known as the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act and to support the measure......»»
Accelerated approach leads to discovery of a new catalytic promoter on par with decades of study
Addressing climate change demands rethinking of established chemical processes on a timescale of years rather than decades as in traditional R&D cycles. In collaboration with BasCat (UniCat BASF JointLab), a team of researchers from the Theory Depart.....»»
Rare App Store antitrust win for Apple, as Chinese court dismisses lawsuit
Apple has enjoyed a rare App Store antitrust win, as a Chinese court dismissed a lawsuit accusing it of charging excessive commissions. The iPhone maker is facing an onslaught of antitrust legislation and lawsuits around the world, most notably su.....»»
FTC defends tougher dealership regulations as NADA, Texas retailers appeal in U.S. court
The Federal Trade Commission on May 14 defended its new CARS Rule regulating car dealership advertising and finance and insurance practices......»»
How to watch SpaceX launch Starship on fourth test flight
SpaceX is targeting next week for the fourth test flight of the megarocket, though it's dependent upon getting the green light from the FAA......»»
"General Hospital"s" Johnny Wactor killed in catalytic converter heist; family, friends "heartbroken"
"General Hospital"s" Johnny Wactor killed in catalytic converter heist; family, friends "heartbroken".....»»
"General Hospital"s" Johnny Wactor killed in catalytic converter heist in downtown L.A., police say
"General Hospital"s" Johnny Wactor killed in catalytic converter heist in downtown L.A., police say.....»»
Man killed after interrupting suspected catalytic converter thieves in downtown L.A.
Man killed after interrupting suspected catalytic converter thieves in downtown L.A......»»
Big Oil May Pay Billions for Climate Pollution under New Legislation
Vermont's “Climate Superfund Act” would use attribution science to force oil, gas and coal companies to cover damages associated with their emissions.....»»
Several arrests made in series of burglaries targeting homes in multiple Pennsylvania counties
Several arrests made in series of burglaries targeting homes in multiple Pennsylvania counties.....»»
SpaceX sets date for next Starship flight, explains what went wrong the last time
Clearing blocked filters and clogged valves is the order of the day. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship vehicle undergoes a wet dress rehearsal prior to its fourth launch attempt. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is targeting June 5 for.....»»
Researchers develop organic photoredox catalysts with enhanced stability and recyclability
In recent years, global environmental concerns have prompted a shift toward eco-friendly manufacturing in the field of organic synthetic chemistry. In this regard, research into photoredox catalytic reactions, which use light to initiate redox or red.....»»
NASA retargets for June 1 launch of Boeing"s Starliner
NASA has carved out more time to talk through problems with its attempt to send up astronauts on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner, which is now targeting June 1 if mission managers give the go for launch......»»
UK rushes through Digital Markets Act copycat to regulate mostly US big tech
After years of promising legislation against Big Tech firms such as Apple, the UK has now sped up the process to get Digital Markets Act clone passed before its general election.UK ParliamentUp to now, the UK's progress on its tub-thumping insistence.....»»
Comedian Dave Chappelle calls Israel-Hamas war a "genocide," urges Americans to fight antisemitism
Comedian Dave Chappelle calls Israel-Hamas war a "genocide," urges Americans to fight antisemitism.....»»
Apple may soon have to allow third-party app stores in Japan too
After European legislation forced Apple to allow third-party app stores across 27 countries, Japan is planning to introduce a similar legal requirement. The antitrust legislation is currently being debated in the Japanese parliament, but is expect.....»»
Tesla shareholder group opposes Musk’s $46B pay, slams board “dysfunction”
Letter urges shareholders to reject CEO pay plan and boot two board members. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) A Tesla shareholder group yesterday urged other shareholders to vote against Elon Musk's.....»»
Apple makes it impossible for developers to test third-party web engines outside the EU
Apple has made significant changes to the App Store guidelines in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. One of these changes allows developers to release iPhone web browsers with their own eng.....»»
Vietnam urges Apple supplier Foxconn to cut power use by 30% amid energy concerns
Vietnamese officials have asked Apple supplier Foxconn to voluntarily reduce power usage by 30% at its northern assembly plants to prevent power shortages like last summer, which led to over a billion dollars in lost output. more….....»»
Another short delay for Boeing Starliner, now targeting May 25
NASA and Boeing need more time to make sure a helium leak on its CST-100 Starliner is low enough risk to send humans into space......»»
Boeing’s Starliner won’t fly on Tuesday after all
The launch of the Starliner spacecraft's first crewed flight has been delayed by another four days, with NASA now targeting May 25 for launch......»»