CA Dems want to add GPS tracking to digital license plates
California Democrats are hoping to pass a bill that would allow location tracking technology on all “alternative” license plates and registration cards. Democratic Rep. Lori Wilson is seeking to replace existing law on digital license plates. In October 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing digital identifiers into law. Rep. Wilson, who introduced the […]
NHS England workforce plan needs ‘1,000s more’ family doctors, say GPs | NHS
Experts have warned that groundbreaking NHS plans to tackle staff shortages will see the country need “thousands more” family doctors because they will employ just one GP for every 24 hospital consultants. The British Association of General Practitioners has written to Wes Streeting to protest what it says are gross imbalances that threaten one of […]
Family of missing paddleboarder beg for Garmin to access watch GPS
A Miami paddleboarder went missing while spearfishing earlier this week, and his family is seeking access to his location data from Garmin, the maker of the watch he was wearing. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Luciano Mercenari, 29, an experienced paddleboarder and fisherman, left his home in Key Biscayne, Florida’s Cape Florida region, around […]
Millions of patients a month wait longer than a fortnight to see GP in England | GPs
In England, more than five million patients wait more than two weeks to see a GP every month, despite ministers promising that everyone will be able to see one within 14 days. The government announced in September 2022 that patients would be able to see their GP within two weeks of booking an appointment, and […]
Solar storm crippled GPS equipment, causing headaches for farmers
See what’s being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. A huge solar storm hitting Earth caused severe technological disruption for farmers in the United States and Canada. While magnetic storms have lit up the night sky and made spectacular aurora borealis visible in many states, the natural phenomenon has also left many farmers using their tools to steer […]
Powerful geomagnetic storm reaches Earth with possible impact on GPS, power grids through Saturday evening
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in its latest warning that a powerful geomagnetic storm that could make the aurora visible across much of the United States has been upgraded to Level 5. According to the federal agency, “extreme” G5 conditions reached Earth from the Sun shortly before 7 p.m. Friday night. This is […]
GPs in UK urged to routinely ask women and girls about period problems | Women’s health
Health activists say women and girls should be regularly asked about their periods during GP visits to improve treatment. A new study by the leading charity Wellbeing of Women found that many girls are unable to eat or sleep and are forced to miss school or become bedridden. experiencing debilitating periods. More than 90% of […]
City-Dwellers Voted To Release Wolves Into Colorado … Now Their GPS Trackers Are Failing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has announced that at least two of the 12 gray wolves they were tracking have malfunctioning GPS collars, Validaily reported Wednesday. One collar fitted to a gray wolf imported from Oregon was no longer functioning, while another wolf’s collar is only partially functioning, CPW said, according to the outlet. (RELATED: […]
Aircraft in Baltic region being hit by GPS jamming, some blame Russia
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Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS
One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers who rely on GPS can’t cross Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run Bridge, despite signs such as flashing signs to deter vehicles that are too tall or too heavy from crossing. Pass frequently. The driver could face a $5,000 fine from the […]