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Officials in Mexico told Chinese EV makers they will not get subsidies after U.S. pressure to stop perceived attempt at avoiding tariffs.

Mexico disrupts China’s potential plan to infiltrate US EV market

911 services in South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada and Texas restored after outages, possibly due to cyberattacks and cellular carrier issues.

911 emergency outages resolved in four states

The Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary and an Indonesian volcano triggers evacuations.

Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Seven jurors selected in former President Trump's hush money trial; historic rains flood United Arab Emirates, impacting airport and region.

First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

For this weapon of the week, join host Ryan Robertson in an interview with the creator of a new USV: the Metal Shark Prowler.

A new USV is working to be self-sufficient: Weapon of the week

Recent reports from Tesla Cybertruck drivers have raised concerns about accelerator malfunctions, potentially posing serious safety risks.

Drivers report Cybertruck accelerator problem amid other Tesla issues

Prosecutors are delving deeper into Trump's hush money trial after an account revealed his reaction to a damaging recording in the 2016 campaign.

Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins

Recent warnings from the National Security Agency highlight an ongoing cyber threat to Americans posed by the persistence of Chinese hackers.

Chinese hackers target US infrastructure with unprecedented persistence

A new partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce and South Korea's Samsung Electronics was announced Monday, April 15. The collaboration aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in semiconductor technology.

Biden admin deal will give $6.4 billion to Samsung to boost chip production

Following Iran's attack on Israel, the world waits for their next steps. For the first time, a former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the U.S. Central Command's leader in the Middle East, arrived in Israel on Thursday. According to officials cited by The New York Times, General Kurilla will work closely with the Israeli military to prepare for Iran's expected retaliation, discuss the ongoing conflict with Hamas, and coordinate aid efforts.

US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran

Lawmakers in Washington state think a new nuclear reactor can help hit climate goals, but environmentalists say it'll do more harm than good.

Environmentalists, tribal leaders protest new nuclear reactor in Washington state

A new study has revealed the potential of reconductoring to significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the U.S. power grid.

How reconductoring could allow almost all of the US to run on clean energy

Arizona has enacted a ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy following the state Supreme Court's decision to uphold an 1864 law that criminalizes the procedure. The court's 4-2 decision on Tuesday, April 9, makes all abortions illegal except when necessary to save a woman's life.

Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced

TikTok is expected to a launch a new app that will rival Instagram. The reported app will be called "TikTok Notes."

War for social media superiority: TikTok to launch rival app to Instagram

Tesla has settled a lawsuit with the family of Walter Huang, a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while using the company’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving software in 2018. The lawsuit alleged that Tesla, along with CEO Elon Musk, had exaggerated the capabilities of its self-driving technology, misleading consumers into believing that constant vigilance while driving was unnecessary.

Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal Autopilot crash of Apple engineer

Monday, April 8, saw significant developments in three of the four criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the federal charges against Trump for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution.

Trump’s criminal cases see day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay

Microsoft's threat report highlights China and North Korea's AI-driven cyber activities targeting elections in the US and Asia.

China’s AI-generated content targets US, India and South Korea elections

EV battery recycling companies like ReElement are trying to challenge China's 15-year head start on the world in producing this technology.

Can EV battery recycling help challenge China’s monopoly over this tech?

In a year where Americans are anxiously waiting for interest rates to drop, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns rates may go even higher.

Jamie Dimon warns of higher interest rates, recession and AI taking jobs

Two key lawmakers, Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, introduced the bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act Sunday, April 7, aiming to set “clear, national data privacy rights and protections for Americans.” The proposed legislation seeks to limit how companies can utilize personal information, enable individuals to opt out of targeted advertising, and provide a legal avenue for people to sue those who breach their privacy.

Lawmakers from House, Senate unveil bipartisan online privacy bill

Millions of Americans will witness a total solar eclipse today, the first in seven years, with the moon blocking the sun, darkening the sky.

US to experience total solar eclipse for first time since 2017

Donald Trump faced two legal defeats Thursday, April 4, as judges in Florida and Georgia dismissed his efforts to drop charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and his retention of classified documents post-presidency. Amid his campaign against President Joe Biden for the Nov. 5 election, these are among the legal battles Trump confronts, including four criminal indictments.

Judges deny Trump’s bids to dismiss election interference and classified documents charges

Are Elon Musk's X posts hurting Tesla, his most prized company? The percentage of people who would consider buying a Tesla is now cut in half.

‘The reason is Elon’: Tesla investor blames poor sales on Musk’s X posts