Fine with fines? Amazon isn't making enough changes to protect warehouse workers, Washington state says
Amazon and Washington's workplace safety watchdog are trapped in a cycle.
Mar 29, 2022
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Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
May 20, 2020
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Automotive
States charge more for electric cars as new laws take effect
The new year will bring new charges for some owners of electric vehicles, as an increasing number of states seek to plug in to fresh revenue sources to offset forgone gas taxes.
Dec 30, 2019
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Engineering
Israel's drone industry becomes global force
In a fierce battle for market share against world superpowers China and the United States, Israel's drone industry likes to say it has a secret weapon—military experience.
Nov 28, 2019
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Business
US senators call for close look at TikTok
Leaders of the US Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday called for an investigation into whether Chinese officials are getting access to data about US users of video-snippet sharing sensation TikTok.
Jul 06, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Trump administration says it will approve largest solar farm in US
Federal officials plan to approve a massive solar farm with energy storage in the desert outside Las Vegas, paving the way for a $1-billion project that will provide electricity to Nevada residents served by billionaire Warren ...
Jan 02, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
California is scrambling to avoid blackouts. Your refrigerator could help
Sometime next summer, there's a decent chance a heat wave will bake the American West, and California's power grid will again be stretched to its limits.
Jan 06, 2021
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Security
'Holy moly!': Inside Texas' fight against a ransomware hack
It was the start of a steamy Friday two Augusts ago when Jason Whisler settled in for a working breakfast at the Coffee Ranch restaurant in the Texas Panhandle city of Borger. The most pressing agenda item for city officials ...
Jul 26, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
California prepares for energy shortfalls in hot, dry summer
California likely will have an energy shortfall equivalent to what it takes to power about 1.3 million homes when use is at its peak during the hot and dry summer months, state officials said Friday.
May 07, 2022
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Pa. college plans to power two farms from cafeteria waste, cow manure, and brewery scraps
The Dickinson College dining hall serves up a varied menu ranging from Monte Cristo casserole and cranberry chicken to, of course, pizza.
Oct 15, 2020
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