WASHINGTON — Alphabet unit Waymo said Friday it would issue a recall for its self-driving vehicles after Texas officials said they illegally passed school buses at least 19 times since the start of the school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which opened a probe in October into Waymo vehicles near school buses, had…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday formally added a critical security flaw impacting React Server Components (RSC) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog following reports of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-55182 (CVSS score: 10.0), relates to a case of remote code execution that could be triggered by…
Eighteen holes were all it took for President Trump to break with his Justice Department’s pursuit of fair prices for live event ticket purchasers. Former prosecutor and GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy, after playing a round of golf with Trump on November 16, brought up a client of his that he claimed was being unfairly treated,…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China has an AI infrastructure advantage over the U.S., namely in construction and energy. While the U.S. retains an edge on AI chips, he warned China can build large projects at staggering speeds. “If you want to build a data center here in the United States from breaking ground to…
In a world increasingly defined by shifting geopolitical landscapes, the recent adoption of a new national security strategy by the United States under President Donald Trump has garnered significant attention. The Kremlin’s positive reception of this strategy highlights the complexities of international relations, particularly in light of ongoing tensions with NATO and the evolving dynamics…
U.S. airlines were notified this week that an investigation is underway into whether they complied with an emergency order requiring flight cuts at 40 major airports during the record government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The FAA warned in letters sent Monday that the airlines could face fines of up to $75,000 for…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang doesn’t foresee a sudden spike of AI-related layoffs, but that doesn’t mean the technology won’t drastically change the job market—or even create new roles like robot tailors. The jobs that will be the most resistant to AI’s creeping effect will be those that consist of more than just routine tasks, Huang…
For Mark Zuckerberg, the most significant creation from his two years at Harvard University wasn’t the precursor to a global social network, but a prank website that nearly got him expelled. The Meta CEO said in a 2017 commencement address at his alma mater that the controversial site, Facemash, was “the most important thing I…
When asked about Vance’s remarks, the Commission’s Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen told reporters: “The DSA is having not to do with censorship, this decision is about the transparency of X.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a Friday post on the platform, said the fine “isn’t just an attack on [X], it’s…
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — There’s a big lottery winner in Orange County. That’s because a Mega Millions ticket worth $5.1 million was sold in Corona del Mar. The ticket, which matched five numbers but missed the Mega number from Friday’s draw, was sold at a CVS Pharmacy store on East Coast Highway, California lottery…
Homebuyers may experience a reprieve in 2026 as price normalization and an increase in home sales over the next year will take some pressure off the market—but don’t expect homebuying to be affordable in the short run for Gen Z and young families. The “Great Housing Reset” will start next year, with income growth outpacing…
Jodie Foster, Billie Perkins, and Robert De Niro perform a scene in Taxi Driver directed by Martin Scorsese in 1976 in New York, New York. Michael Ochs Archives | Moviepix | Getty Images In the dwindling days of the California gold rush, the wife of a local miner faced a problem. Her husband’s denim work…
2026 tax season is nearly here, and the IRS is encouraging Americans to start gathering and organizing their tax records now to ensure accurate returns and avoid refund delays. “It’s not too early to get ready for the 2026 tax season,” the IRS said in a “Get Ready” announcement last week. Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov/GetReady…
As global attention shifts, the voices of key figures advocating for Palestinian rights remind us of the importance of solidarity and the continued struggle for justice. Scholar Omar Suleiman emphasizes that neglecting the Palestinian plight now risks repeating historical mistakes that have allowed oppression to persist. This perspective calls on the international community to remain…
In recent days, political tensions have escalated in Benin, raising questions about the nation’s stability. Although a group of soldiers claimed to have seized control from President Patrice Talon, government officials assert they have successfully thwarted what they describe as an attempted coup. This incident reflects the complex political landscape in Benin, where power struggles…
The alarming trend of violence against journalists has garnered increasing attention from international bodies, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures. UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan has emphasized that the killing of journalists constitutes a war crime under international law, urging global authorities to take decisive action to safeguard press freedom and ensure justice for…
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The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise interest rates at its December policy meeting, a shift that would lift the country’s benchmark rate to its highest level since 1995 and potentially reverberate through global risk markets, including crypto. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that policymakers are leaning toward a 25-basis-point hike to…
Crypto prices fell sharply again Friday, with Bitcoin diving below the $90,000 mark while Ethereum flirted with a drop below the $3,000 mark—all while crypto liquidations piled up across the board. Bitcoin fell to $88,420 on Friday morning and was recently trading at $89,215, marking a more than 3% drop over the last 24 hours…
Who’s porous and yellow and loves a Krabby Patty dish? His best friend is a pink starfish. He lives in a pineapple because the smell is his thing. It’s none other than SpongeBob Squarepants, who’s now a star at Burger King. The fast food chain announced that it’s teaming up with The SpongeBob Movie: Search…
There’s some Toyota news today that doesn’t involve the chairman wearing a MAGA hat. The Japanese automaker evidently decided it’s been too long since it flexed its engineering chops on something with two doors and plenty of power, so it has rectified that situation with a new flagship coupe for its Gazoo Racing sporty sub-brand….
Waymo plans to voluntarily issue a software recall with federal safety regulators related to how its robotaxis operate around school buses, the Alphabet-owned company told TechCrunch. The voluntary software recall will be filed early next week, according to the company. Waymo said as soon as the issue was identified it updated its software on November…
As Hong Kong braces for its legislative elections, the specter of public tragedy looms large, casting a shadow over the anticipated voter turnout. Chief Executive John Lee has called on the populace to exercise their civic duty despite the recent wave of grief following a devastating fire that claimed at least 159 lives. This election…
Maria Corina Machado’s recent Nobel Peace Prize win has ignited a wave of global support for Venezuela’s fight for democracy, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle of its people. As celebrations unfolded in cities around the world, from Madrid to Buenos Aires, her supporters rallied not only to honor her recognition but to…
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, after last week’s sharp decline. The total rig count in the US rose by 5 to 549 this week, according to Baker Hughes, down 40 from this…
(Bloomberg) — CRH Plc (CRH), Carvana Co. (CVNA) and Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX) were selected for inclusion to the S&P 500. The companies will join the benchmark in a quarterly rebalance at the end of December, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday. The trio will replace LKQ Corp. (LKQ), Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)…
In a significant display of diplomacy amidst ongoing conflict, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarked on his inaugural visit to Israel, emphasizing the historical strength of German-Israeli relations. This visit comes at a pivotal moment as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, raising questions about the moral and political implications of international alliances during wartime….
Earlier today, Cloudflare experienced a widespread outage that caused websites and online platforms worldwide to go down, returning a “500 Internal Server Error” message. The internet infrastructure company has now blamed the incident on the rollout of emergency mitigations designed to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability in React Server Components, which is now…
DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden. The Trump administration said the rules, known formally as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards, are why new vehicles are too…
Nearly a decade ago, when the energy storage market was in its infancy, an industry organization set a dreamy goal: By the end of 2025, the U.S. would deploy 35 gigawatts of batteries connected to the grid. So how’d the storage industry do? In the third quarter, 4.7 gigawatts of batteries were installed. In sum,…
The nation’s freight railroads are going to be able to try relying more on technology and inspect their tracks in person less often after the federal government approved their waiver request on Friday. The Association of American Railroads trade group asked for the relief from inspection requirements that were written back in 1971 because railroads…
Over a decade ago, Google showed off a pair of smart spectacles called Google Glass, sparking a major ethical debate over wearables being used to covertly film people without their permission. At the time, the outrage was enshrined by the derogatory neologism “glasshole,” meaning a Google Glass wearer who was accused of having little regard…
As the conflict in Ukraine enters a crucial phase, recent negotiations between Ukrainian and US officials ended without significant advancements toward peace. Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its military operations, launching a substantial wave of aerial attacks that impacted vital infrastructure across Ukraine, raising both humanitarian and security concerns. Three days of discussions between Ukrainian and…