72 m. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue

Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue  Reuters

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9 h. ago ICE San Francisco with FBI, DHS rescue human trafficking victims

ICE San Francisco with FBI, DHS rescue human trafficking victims  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

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12 h. ago California family leaves the US, scared of potential ICE raid

A California family, fearful of immigration raids, has decided to pick up their lives and leave the United States.

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13 h. ago Mike Eruzione dons Johnny Gaudreau USA jersey ahead of 4 Nations final against Canada

Former Team USA hockey captain Mike Eruzione took the ice of the 4 Nations Face-Off final wearing a Johnny Gaudreau jersey on Thursday night.

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14 h. ago 'Constant fear and anxiety': Family says it left US over ICE raid fears

A California family, fearful of immigration raids, has decided to pick up their lives and leave the United States.

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14 h. ago DOGE Cuts Nearly Half of Unit Overseeing Autonomous Vehicles Safety, Washington Post Reports

DOGE Cuts Nearly Half of Unit Overseeing Autonomous Vehicles Safety, Washington Post Reports  U.S. News & World Report

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14 h. ago Trump says this congressman would have his 'Total Endorsement' if he runs for Florida governor

President Donald Trump is making it very clear he would endorse Republican Rep. Byron Donalds if he runs in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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16 h. ago Miami quarterback Carson Beck's luxury cars stolen in Florida: report

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck had two luxury vehicles stolen overnight in Florida, according to a report.

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16 h. ago Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says

Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.

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16 h. ago Minnesota lawmakers advance trans athlete ban bill as state faces investigation for defying Trump order

Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill that would prevent trans athletes from playing in women's and girls sports after the state refused to comply with Trump.

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16 h. ago 'Miracle on Ice' hero Mike Eruzione on national anthem boos at 4 Nations: 'I was very disappointed'

"Miracle on Ice" captain Mike Eruzione is not a fan of the booing of national anthems during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and is hoping it can be avoided at Thursday's final.

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17 h. ago WNBA champion A'ja Wilson talks Caitlin Clark's 'privilege' remarks

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson delivered a thoughtful response as she re-addressed discussions concerning Indiana Fever standout Caitlin Clark and whether she benefited from her race and double standards.

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18 h. ago Why Trump’s Clean Energy Rollbacks Could Derail a Factory Boom

With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.

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19 h. ago A 'local electricity market': Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could boost power grid resilience

There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to unforeseen outages, a new study shows.

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20 h. ago Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Fifteen years ago, I started writing about a little EV startup that was trying to survive even as others failed in the clean tech boom-and-bust cycle. Back […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 h. ago Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change

Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change  New York Post

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20 h. ago Central Washington University Men’s Rugby Triumphs Over Cal Poly in Snowy Battle

Central Washington University Men’s Rugby Triumphs Over Cal Poly in Snowy Battle  The Observer

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21 h. ago Both Wildcat Basketball Teams Featured in First NCAA Regional Ranking

Both Wildcat Basketball Teams Featured in First NCAA Regional Ranking  Central Washington University Athletics

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22 h. ago Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It's a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to its limits.

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