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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Plan for Driverless Cars: A New Job with Trump?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has an interesting idea for how he'd approach regulating driverless cars if he were to work for former President Donald Trump. He wants to push for a national approach to rules for these vehicles. Currently, 19 states have their own laws about driverless cars, but the fe

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Crypto Groups Back Cruz in Texas Senate Race

Two political action committees linked to the cryptocurrency industry are stepping in to support Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his close reelection battle against Democratic U. S. Representative Colin Allred. Allred isn't known for being against crypto; he even voted for a key industry bill this yea

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Voting Day, Space Flights, and Climate Concerns: What You Need to Know

Tired of voting on Tuesdays? You're not alone. It's been this way for decades, but not all states require employers to give you time off. Meanwhile, big names like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are busy campaigning in key states before Election Day. They've got some strong opinions about each other

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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

Watch Out: Three Harmful Food Additives to Avoid

You might be surprised to learn that some common food additives could be harming your health. A California doctor, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, has been spreading the word about three potentially dangerous chemicals often found in processed foods in the United States. These additives are a big deal because m

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

California Governor Stops AI Safety Bill, Citing Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a hotly debated artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill. Tech firms opposed this bill, fearing it might cause AI companies to leave California and slow down innovation. Newsom wants to create guidelines for Generative AI – which can generate text, ph

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

SpaceX's Success: A Clash with Bureaucracy

SpaceX recently made history with its Starship launch and reentry, showcasing American ingenuity. But while Elon Musk's company is breaking boundaries, the U. S. government is busy pursuing it with regulations from seven federal agencies. This isn't just about SpaceX; many U. S. companies are facing

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Air Taxis Get Green Light from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally unveiled its long-awaited rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). These aircraft, often dubbed air taxis, are set to revolutionize air travel. The FAA believes they'll be the first new aircraft category since helicopter

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Senator Defends KOSA Bill, Addresses Concerns

Senator Marsha Blackburn has stepped up her efforts to support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by releasing a memo that tackles some of the arguments against the bill. This comes at a time when the bill's future in the House is uncertain, despite it passing in the Senate with a vast majority. KOSA

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Electric Giant Tesla's Earnings Day: What to Watch For

Tesla is gearing up to share its latest earnings report this Wednesday. This quarterly check-in is always exciting because it lets investors ask Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, about his plans. One hot topic is how Tesla will bump up sales of its older electric cars while exploring artificial intelligence a

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Oct 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Industries Choose Courts to Fight EPA Rules?

Next year, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can polluting industries pick and choose where to fight federal environmental rules? This is a long-standing issue, where groups try to file cases in courts they think will be friendlier. States often do this too, especially in Texas, to chall

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