Steven Cliff leaving NHTSA to become California Air Resources Board executive officer
Cliff was confirmed by the Senate in May as NHTSA's 16th administrator. The agency had been without a permanent leader since 2017, when Mark Rosekind resigned as the Trump administration took over......»»
NHTSA probes 74,000 Nissan Rogue Selects for unexpected airbag deployment
Auto safety regulators are investigating Nissan following reports of unexpected activation of side curtain airbags.....»»
Burnt out? How your employer can help you return to work for the better
The working world can be a pitiless one, as competition in the marketplace can put significant pressures on employees. Relentless deadlines, shrinking resources and shifting priorities all take their toll on employees' well-being and mental health. I.....»»
California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
California firefighters aided by aircraft battled a wind-driven wildfire burning Saturday in an area straddling the San Francisco Bay Area and central California, authorities said......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in June 2024
Be sure to catch The Batman, Joker, Die Hard, Good Boys, Anchorman, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and everything else leaving Hulu in June 2024......»»
Five indicted in $12M fake Apple devices fraud case in southern California
A scam involving "returning" some 16,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPads to Apple stores has resulted in five arrests that could lead to decades behind bars.Several crime rings have returned fake iPhones for genuine replacementsA criminal ring operatin.....»»
Here’s why a Japanese billionaire just canceled his lunar flight on Starship
"I feel terrible making the crew members wait longer." Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks as Yusaku Maezawa, founder and president of Start Today Co., looks on at an event at the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, in 2018. (cr.....»»
Study investigates a massive "spider" pulsar
Astronomers from the Stanford University in California have performed joint X-ray and optical observations of a massive "spider" pulsar designated PSR J2215+5135. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published May 22 on the pre.....»»
A staggering 96% of California residential land is zoned for single-family housing, study finds
A stunning 95.8% of all residential land in California is reserved for single-family housing, effectively barring denser housing options in those areas and creating an obstacle to racial and economic equality in the state, a new study released Wednes.....»»
New imager acquires amplitude and phase information without digital processing
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have achieved a significant milestone in optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, capable of capturing both amplitude and phase information.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Cybertruck driver gets ‘middle finger"; executive exodus at Stellantis
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Hyundai NA chief Jose Muñoz on EV growth, U.S. investment and product strategy
The automaker is committed to electric vehicles but will pour new resources into growing its hybrid mix......»»
3 excellent PS Plus games to try this weekend (May 31-June 2)
Need something to play on PS Plus this weekend? Try out these excellent games, including one blockbuster that's leaving the service soon......»»
Automotive News looking for Rising Stars
Do you know an up-and-coming young executive in the U.S. auto industry whose achievements deserve recognition?.....»»
Everything leaving Netflix in June 2024
Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2, Animal House, Godzilla, Bullet Train, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and more are leaving Netflix before the end of June 2024......»»
Model simulates urban flood risk with an eye to equity
Plans for flood mitigation along urban rivers often benefit some neighborhoods more than others. Researchers and collaborators in a densely populated California floodplain developed a way to help planners see how infrastructure designs, sea-level ris.....»»
What’s new on Hulu in June 2024 and what’s leaving soon
Hulu's June 2024 lineup includes The Bear season 3, Clipped, The Batman, Joker, Shoresy season 3, Bullet Train, Fight Club, and more......»»
Ford says hybrids now more profitable than gas models
Farley said hybrid technology is an advantage for Ford that won't fade away because it offers customers compelling features such as the F-150's on-board generator......»»
How to cut stray cat numbers in a way that works better for everyone
Stray cats are a big problem across most Australian cities and towns. They cause many complaints related to nuisance behaviors and concerns about urban wildlife, as well as straining government resources. Ratepayers ultimately pay for the substantial.....»»
NHTSA asks Tesla for more information in ongoing steering loss safety probe
U.S. auto safety regulators are asking Tesla to produce additional safety and complaint records regarding an ongoing safety probe into power steering loss in some Model 3 and Y vehicles......»»
OpenAI board first learned about ChatGPT from Twitter, according to former member
Helen Toner, center of struggle with Altman, suggests CEO fostered "toxic atmosphere" at company. Enlarge / Helen Toner, former OpenAI board member, speaks during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigue.....»»