Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says
16.5% of new car sales are compact crossovers, but only 6% of those are EVs.
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‘The Onion’ Stands With Israel Because It Seems Like You Get In Less Trouble For That
The past week has shown humanity at its worst: A horrific terrorist attack left at least 1,300 Israelis dead, among them peace activists and even innocent children. The fates of many more kidnapped civilians still lie in the balance. Meanwhile, statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest retaliation…
https://www.theonion.com/the-onion-stands-with-israel-because-it-seems-like-yo-1850922505
‘The Onion’ Stands With Israel Because It Seems Like You Get In Less Trouble For That
The past week has shown humanity at its worst: A horrific terrorist attack left at least 1,300 Israelis dead, among them peace activists and even innocent children. The fates of many more kidnapped civilians still lie in the balance. Meanwhile, statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest retaliation…
Naïve Toddler Getting Awfully Attached To 90-Year-Old Grandmother
DAVENPORT, IA—Perplexed by the toddler’s affection for the nonagenarian, sources confirmed Tuesday that local 2-year-old Ava Kerper was getting awfully attached to her 90-year-old grandmother. “She knows the average life expectancy is like, 77, right?” said the sources, who scoffed while watching the child demonstrate...
https://www.theonion.com/naive-toddler-getting-awfully-attached-to-90-year-old-g-1850826240
Naïve Toddler Getting Awfully Attached To 90-Year-Old Grandmother
DAVENPORT, IA—Perplexed by the toddler’s affection for the nonagenarian, sources confirmed Tuesday that local 2-year-old Ava Kerper was getting awfully attached to her 90-year-old grandmother. “She knows the average life expectancy is like, 77, right?” said the sources, who scoffed while watching the child…
Study: More Americans Buying AR-15s To Defend Selves From Toddlers Who Found Their Guns
WASHINGTON—Shedding light on the enduring appeal behind assault rifle ownership, a Pew study released Monday revealed that more Americans were buying AR-15s to defend themselves from toddlers who found their guns. “Many Americans stressed that they felt safer knowing they had an AR-15 at the ready in case their toddler...
https://www.theonion.com/study-more-americans-buying-ar-15s-to-defend-selves-fr-1850825860
Study: More Americans Buying AR-15s To Defend Selves From Toddlers Who Found Their Guns
WASHINGTON—Shedding light on the enduring appeal behind assault rifle ownership, a Pew study released Monday revealed that more Americans were buying AR-15s to defend themselves from toddlers who found their guns. “Many Americans stressed that they felt safer knowing they had an AR-15 at the ready in case their…
The Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to boost mental health coverage
President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments. #news
The Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to boost mental health coverage
President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments. The new regulations announced Tuesday would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires that insurers provide the same level of coverage for both mental and physical health care. The rules, if finalized, would force insurers to study patient outcomes to ensure the benefits are administered equally, taking into account their provider network and reimbursement rates and whether prior authorization is required for care.
Signal president Meredith Whittaker rejects ‘mass surveillance’ U.K. law
Whittaker said Signal would not abide by the proposed law, and highlighted concerns about privacy and the need for tech leaders to take a stand against socially accepted surveillance. #signal #foss #encryption #privacy #tech
https://fortune.com/2023/07/13/signal-president-mass-surveillance-uk-law/
White House announces $40 billion in broadband funding
States will receive at least $100 million #news
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/26/23773434/broadband-funding-biden-white-house-ntia
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