House set to challenge Biden green energy standards for washing machines with ‘Liberty in Laundry’ bill vote
Lawmakers are expected to vote soon on a bill aimed at repealing the Biden administration's green energy standards for home appliances. In February, the Department of Energy (DOE) introduced a final rule that imposes stricter energy standards for residential clothes washers (RCWs), such as washing machines. The regulation would prohibit the sale of certain models […]
NYC school principals demand more safety agents, weapons scanning machines
Educators are calling on the city to add more security guards and weapon scanners to make schools safer and address “persistent” delays that lead to fights and poor attendance. On Friday, more than 120 principals, deans, union leaders and other staff members from 84 schools in the four boroughs spoke to officials, including City Council […]
I am thankful for X-rays and washing machines
It's truly amazing for Americans to have a holiday dedicated to gratitude, and it's so fitting for us, as some of the luckiest people on the planet. This country has a lot to be thankful for. We are incredibly wealthy compared to most countries. We are given more freedom by our constitutional tradition. We have […]
Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines surge more than 100% after Donald Trump Jr. joins advisory board
Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines soared more than 100% Wednesday after the company announced that Donald Trump Jr. has joined its advisory board. The stock fell throughout the day, but was up 76% by Wednesday afternoon. The stock closed at $5.36 per share on Tuesday and was trading above $9 per share on Wednesday, […]
Chris Minns asks Sydney residents to keep washing machines off as heatwave nears peak | Australia weather
As temperatures rise and power supplies tighten, the New South Wales government has asked residents to reduce their electricity usage to avoid power outages. Premier Chris Minns said Sydney residents should avoid using energy-intensive equipment if possible during the outage, which is expected to last five hours. “We ask you not to [to] Don't run […]
McDonald’s is dealing with broken machines again — but this time, it’s not ice cream
Some McDonald's locations in the U.S. are no longer serving espresso drinks because the machines have been shut down for safety reasons. CNN reported Wednesday. Manufacturer Melita has told customers that its $3,000 espresso maker has safety issues. McDonald's told the Post that it quickly retired the machines after Melita reported the problem. The exact […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims US Military Confiscated Fake Voting Machines In Georgia
Post shared on facebook The US military recently claims to have seized fake voting machines in Georgia. Verdict: False This claim is false and originally stemmed from an October 16th article published on the satirical website Real Raw News. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department (CID) denied the validity of the claim […]
Chipotle rolls out robot machines to make guacamole in Calif.
Chipotle has moved its automated salad bowl makers and avocado-processing robots from its test kitchens to several of its California locations. The chain announced the launch on Monday and said feedback will determine whether to roll out the technology more broadly. Both restaurants are in California, where all fast-food chains are required to pay workers […]
Can art made by machines ever be real art?
When does a work of art cease to be a work of art? When it is made by a machine? Until recently, this was largely an academic question. Society was not horrified by the possibility that photography would destroy the art of painting. Film theorists calmly observed that the movie camera was its own agent […]
Hackers find vulnerabilities in voting machines — but officials say there’s no time to fix them by Election Day
Participants in the 2024 Voting Village event DEF CON Hacking Conference The Las Vegas research team found vulnerabilities in a range of voting machines, electronic poll books and other equipment used in elections across the US, but officials say there is not enough time to address the issues before Election Day in November. As it […]