Eric Adams OKs robotaxis in NYC, but they can’t be driverless
New Yorkers will soon see self-driving cars snaking through the city’s congested streets, but the vehicles won’t be driverless. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday agreed to allow several companies to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs) and announced requirements for companies to begin the testing phase. The controversial robotaxi, which caused an uproar among San Francisco residents […]
Appeals Court OKs Indiana Law to Protect Children from Trans Surgery
An Indiana law banning transgender-related medical procedures for minors was allowed to go into effect following a federal court ruling Tuesday. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reportedly upheld the state of Indiana’s ban on doctors giving children cross-sex hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and sexual characteristic modification surgery. report by indianapolis […]
California regulator OKs $1.9B plan to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Wednesday approved a $1.9 billion plan to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and hydrogen refueling stations across the state. The investment will help strengthen light, medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure across the Golden State, with funding to be distributed over the next four […]
OK’s oldest Native American college faces uncertain future due to financial woes
Founded in 1880, Bacon College has evolved into an Indigenous-led educational institution that fosters intertribal community and offers academic degrees. Currently, the university is facing financial difficulties, plagued by mismanagement, unstable leadership, and lawsuits. Due to financial difficulties, Bacon School has suspended classes and is facing permanent closure. The hallways of Bacon College are cold […]
Southwest Airlines flight attendants’ union OKs strike
The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants voted Tuesday to authorize a strike after its members rejected a contract agreement the union proposed in December. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556 announced For the first time in history, 98 percent of members voted to authorize a strike.union represents Southwest Airlines has more than 15,000 flight […]
West Virginia Senate OKs bill to allow veterans, retired police to provide armed security in schools
West Virginia county school boards on Friday hired veterans and retired law enforcement officers to provide armed security for K-12 public schools under a bill passed by the Republican-controlled state Senate. There is a possibility of a contract. Putnam County Republican Sen. Eric Tarr said the bill was introduced by military veterans concerned about school […]