In this major Texas city, trash trucks are now part of the surveillance system.
Post-9/11 Surveillance and the Rise of New Technologies In the wake of September 11, the U.S. government quickly enacted the appropriately named Patriot Act. It’s a fair assumption that most Americans, proud of their country and wary of hostility, broadly agreed with the idea. Federal wiretaps and financial monitoring came to be seen as acceptable […]
Fans incorrectly report seeing moving trucks at the home of FSU head coach Mike Norvell
Florida State Seminoles Experience Shake-Up In a recent turn of events for the Florida State Seminoles, the university has parted ways with athletic director Michael Alford. This news carries weight for fans, especially since Alford is the individual responsible for head coach Mike Norvell’s much-discussed contract extension. This extension, many feel, essentially made Norvell secure […]
Ford Recalls 220,000 F-150 Trucks Because Fuel Tanks May Fall Off
Ford Recalls Nearly 250,000 F-150 Trucks Due to Fuel Tank Issues Ford Motor Company is recalling about 223,472 F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2023 to 2027 because of a problem that could cause the fuel tank to detach. This information comes from federal regulators. According to a report, the fuel tank straps on these […]
MS NOW team stranded in Texas desert, followed by three Border Patrol rescue trucks becoming stuck as well
A news team from MS NOW found themselves in a tricky situation when their SUV got stuck in the remote Texas desert, prompting a rescue by eight Border Patrol agents. According to Antonia Hylton, part of the crew was reporting from the Big Bend region for “The Assignment” when their Jeep Wagoneer became immobilized shortly […]
Kodiak autonomous trucks planned to start operating on Texas highways in 2027
Atlas Energy Solutions is gearing up to expand its fleet of driverless trucks powered by Kodiak in Texas and New Mexico. These trucks have already begun delivering sand to various oil and gas well sites without any human operators in the cab. The current plan is to increase the fleet from 28 driverless trucks to […]
Autonomous electric trucks without cabs will be on Ohio roads in the summer of 2026
Cargo trucks that operate without a driver or any human presence are becoming more common. This summer in Marysville, Ohio, that’s precisely what is happening. EASE Logistics, a company based in Ohio, has teamed up with Einride, a firm specializing in self-driving truck technology, to deploy two electric trucks lacking a cab between their warehouses. […]
Self-driving trucks focus on managing roadways rather than improving safety.
Americans seem to have adapted to the presence of self-driving cars. In places like San Francisco and Austin, people now easily call for Waymo robotaxis, much like how they used to request an Uber ride. Now, think about applying that same concept to an 80,000-pound semi-truck cruising down the highway. Many truck drivers–my peers–know the […]
City Council urges Mamdani to include ‘fifth man’ on FDNY trucks— reinstating a cut from the Bloomberg administration
City Council Advocates for Additional Firefighter Positions The City Council is pushing for the addition of a fifth firefighter to numerous fire trucks, a decision aimed at more effectively battling fast-moving fires, according to reports. Lawmakers are requesting that the Mamdani administration set aside $91.7 million to boost staffing at 86 engine companies located in […]
Trump Announces Plans to Increase Tariffs on European Cars and Trucks to 25%
Trump to Increase Tariffs on EU Auto Imports On Friday, President Trump declared plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks coming from the European Union to 25%, set to take effect next week. He accused Brussels of failing to uphold a trade agreement made last summer. This decision represents a significant escalation in what […]
Trump Announces Plans to Increase Tariffs on European Cars and Trucks to 25%
Trump to Increase Tariffs on EU Imported Vehicles On Friday, President Trump announced that starting next week, tariffs on cars and trucks coming from the European Union will be raised to 25%. He accused EU leaders of not adhering to a trade agreement made last summer. This announcement signals a significant escalation in what seemed […]