59 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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60 m. ago Deepfakes can ruin lives and livelihoods—would owning the 'rights' to our own faces and voices help?

Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace, but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.

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2 h. ago Elon Musk calls for 'deorbiting' International Space Station to prioritize Mars missions

Elon Musk advocated for "deorbiting" the International Space Station "as soon as possible," suggesting "2 years from now." He said the space station "has served its purpose."

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2 h. ago Stephen King returns to X, hurls insults at Trump, Musk after vowing to leave 'toxic' platform

The iconic horror author returned to X and lobbed personal attacks towards President Trump and Elon Musk after he vowed to leave the platform for being "too toxic."

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2 h. ago What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?

Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.

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3 h. ago CNN hosts claim Trump administration's 'new' definitions of male and female aren't used by 'most scientists'

CNN claimed there is skepticism about new HHS guidance that clarifies the differences between men and women, while failing to cite which experts or critics object.

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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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4 h. ago How DOGE cracked Washington: A focus on arcane agencies gave Musk and his allies swift control of government nerve centers

How DOGE cracked Washington: A focus on arcane agencies gave Musk and his allies swift control of government nerve centers  CNN

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5 h. ago US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional

US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional  Reuters

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5 h. ago I was a White House lawyer and I found Trump's way around the left's lawfare roadblocks

Lower courts are doing their best to exceed their power and restrict the actions of the Trump administration. The problem is, they are breaking the law when they do it.

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5 h. ago I helped Trump get his first tax cut bill through Congress. Failure is not an option this time

I worked for Donald Trump when we got his tax cut bill through Congress. Now, Republicans have a tiny majority and must work together or get blamed for $4 trillion-plus in tax hikes.

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5 h. ago Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.

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5 h. ago New accusers in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal drama ‘can make or break the case’: expert

Blake Lively claimed additional cast members experienced "unwelcome" and "sexually inappropriate" behavior and are willing to testify against Justin Baldoni.

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6 h. ago Luigi Mangione's CEO murder case raises concerns activist jurors may ignore evidence

Legal experts say voir dire, or jury selection, could be the key to deciding the fate of suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione.

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6 h. ago Air travelers who fear flying reveal their top rituals before boarding a plane

From praying to plane touching to ordering a drink, air travelers are posting about their travel rituals and why these steps makes them feel more secure. Industry experts weighed in.

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6 h. ago New law clamps down on homeless as blue city advocate admits the 'frustration' is justified

Fremont, California, voted to ban camping on public property while also creating harsh penalties for anyone who is found 'aiding and abetting' the encampments.

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7 h. ago Federal judge orders Trump admin to comply with previous order to lift foreign aid freeze

A federal judge ordered Trump administration officials to comply with his order to lift a freeze on nearly all foreign aid and temporarily restore it to programs worldwide.

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9 h. ago Tara Wallack’s 20 points, 12 rebounds help Washington State beat San Francisco 67

Tara Wallack’s 20 points, 12 rebounds help Washington State beat San Francisco 67-59  The Spokesman Review

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10 h. ago Washington County Justices of the Peace approve own 156% pay raise

Washington County Justices of the Peace approve own 156% pay raise  4029tv

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11 h. ago Bass: Trump Admin. Way Ahead of Schedule with Removing Toxic Waste

During an interview with FOX 11 Los Angeles released on Thursday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the help of the Trump administration in the fire recovery efforts, in particular the quickness with which the federal government has helped remove The post Bass: Trump Admin. Way Ahead of Schedule with Removing Toxic Waste appeared first on Breitbart.

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