UAW endorses Biden"s reelection bid for president
The much anticipated endorsement arrives at an opportune moment for Biden — who has called himself the most pro-worker and pro-union president in American history — as he prepares for a potential rematch with Donald Trump......»»
Biden Pours $623 Million into Electric Vehicle Charging Void
The Biden administration is doling out more money for charging infrastructure because range anxiety is considered a major challenge to Americans’ widespread adoption of electric cars.....»»
Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing
Hunter Biden’s daughter hits back at Greene for ‘lying’ at House hearing.....»»
Lincoln University president on paid leave days after VP of student affairs dies by suicide
Lincoln University president on paid leave days after VP of student affairs dies by suicide.....»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
No Chinese automakers tapping new-EV tax credit, Treasury official tells Senate panel
The U.S. government has issued guidance for automakers on how the Biden administration will enforce a provision that blocks tax credits for new EVs that contain battery materials from adversaries such as China......»»
Apple announces Al Gore and James Bell are retiring from its board of directors, Dr. Wanda Austin to join
Apple has announced a shakeup to its board of directors. In a press release today, the company said that Al Gore and James Bell are set to retire from its board of directors this year. Meanwhile, Dr. Wanda Austin, former president and CEO of The.....»»
At Senate AI hearing, news executives fight against “fair use” claims for AI training data
Media orgs want AI firms to license content for training, and Congress is sympathetic. Enlarge / Danielle Coffey, president and CEO of News Media Alliance; Professor Jeff Jarvis, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; Curtis LeGeyt,.....»»
Biden administration awards $632M for EV charging in new funding round
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act set aside $2.5 billion for underserved and rural areas. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The federal government's Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced on Thursday $.....»»
Protecting Alaska"s wilderness and the Indigenous way of life is critical to a green future, says advocate
"Alaska is America's natural resource warehouse." That is what Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy told then-President Donald Trump in 2018. But our home is far more than storage for the next fad of consumer desires in the Lower 48 states. In Alaska, we ar.....»»
U.S. on track to ‘meet and exceed" goal of 500,000 public EV chargers
Biden administration also unveils $623 million in grants to build EV chargers and alternative fueling infrastructure......»»
U.S. on track to ‘meet and exceed" goal of 500,000 public EV chargers, official says
White House National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi's remarks came ahead of a Biden administration announcement of $623 million in grants to build EV chargers and alternative fueling infrastructure in certain urban and rural communities across the U.S......»»
Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden"s 2030 goal, new report says
Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases declined by nearly 2% in the United States in 2023, even as the economy expanded at a faster clip, a new report finds......»»
The importance of corporate climate disclosure and measuring financial costs of environmental impacts
Under the Biden administration, there has been an effort to do a better job of measuring public and private environmental impacts. The federal government is trying to develop ways of improving the measurement of environmental costs and benefits of pu.....»»
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon halved in 2023
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by half last year, according to figures released Friday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government bolstered environmental policing to crack down on surging destruction......»»
EU antitrust chief to meet with Tim Cook to discuss fines and regulation
The European Union's Margrethe Vestager is to meet with Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai and more Big Tech executives to discuss EU digital regulation.Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European CommissionDespite leading Euro.....»»
Audi looks to build off record 2023 with more EVs
Audi of America President Daniel Weissland is confident 2024 will be another strong year for the luxury brand......»»
Michael Cohen gave his lawyer fake citations invented by Google Bard AI tool
Disbarred Cohen passed fake cases to his lawyer, who didn't do a fact-check. Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit: Getty.....»»
Greg Joswiak talks Steve Jobs keynotes, ‘Shot on iPhone’ event, and more in new interview [Video]
Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, recently sat down with Thai outlet iMod for an interview. In the video posted on YouTube, Josiwak talks about Apple’s decision to shoot an entire event with an iPhone, how the co.....»»
Lula vetos part of Brazil"s controversial pesticide bill
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday vetoed key parts of a controversial law that is set to loosen the rules around the use of pesticides in the country......»»
Biden administration will not overturn ITC’s decision on Apple Watch sales ban
It seems that the Biden administration has decided not to step in and overturn the ITC’s decision to ban the sale of the Apple Watch in the US. The post Biden administration will not overturn ITC’s decision on Apple Watch sales ban appeared first.....»»