A senior federal official who helped craft regulations to encourage future use of electric vehicles (EVs) is leaving the Biden administration in an unexpected move, according to an internal agency memo obtained by Fox News Digital. Ann Carlson – currently acting administrator of the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – will … [Read more…]
Amazon is getting a 38% discount on the very popular Fire TV Stick – Paris Match
Buying Guide December 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m Shopping content Take your favorite streaming platforms with you wherever you go and turn all your screens into a connected TV with the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Thanks to this multimedia HDMI key you can quickly access hundreds of applications and watch your programs in Full HD. … [Read more…]
FTX debtors evaluate the value of crypto claims based on market prices on the day of the petition – Cointelegraph
Debtors of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX have filed an amended Chapter 11 plan of reorganization that will see the value of customers’ asset claims set retroactively to the time of the exchange’s collapse in November 2022. In a recent statement of claim filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the … [Read more…]
Board games "from the universe" slide under the tree? – France blue
Space is making its way back into board games, whether it’s settling on another planet, building a base on Titan, building the ISS or paying homage to Star Trek! Think about this when it comes to end-of-year gifts. Space board games The essentials for Christmas (and beyond…) The trend shows more of the firm beauty … [Read more…]
How to spot the latest SMS scam: “Smishing” – BuzzFeed
One of the biggest scams to be wary of comes from your phone. “Smishing” – a term that combines “SMS” and “phishing” – involves criminals attempting to obtain your personal and banking information via unsolicited text messages on mobile devices. They do this by pretending to be government agencies, companies you may have done business … [Read more…]
[VIDEO] VIDEO. Discover how CNES satellites are controlled from a site in the heart of the Toulouse countryside – LaDepeche.fr
The Gist In order to communicate with satellites, CNES relies on a network of ground stations. In France, the antennas in Issus, around thirty kilometers south of Toulouse, communicate with space. Communicating with space and the tools sent to monitor Earth or explore the universe requires wide eyes and a location protected from radio frequencies … [Read more…]
Over Two Hundred People Sick After Eating at Raleigh Restaurant, Possible Norovirus Outbreak – WSOC Charlotte
RALEIGH – Hundreds became sick after eating at Sushi Nine in Raleigh – possibly with norovirus, our partners at WTVD report. 241 people said they became ill after eating in a restaurant. Each person ate at Sushi Nine between November 28th and December 5th. WTVD said health officials spoke to 170 customers and requested stool … [Read more…]
Discovery of genes that distinguish our brains from those of other primates – Techno-Science.net
A fascinating scientific breakthrough has just occurred: Researchers have identified genes that could explain why the human brain is so unique compared to that of other primates. Led by Jesse Gillis of the University of Toronto, an international team has found that certain genes are expressed differently in humans than in our primate cousins (primates … [Read more…]
Withings Thermo Connected Temple Thermometer – Apple
The Withings Contactless Thermo Thermometer delivers an accurate temperature and automatically syncs with its app on the iPhone or iPad. The app allows you to track temperature readings, schedule reminders, and report symptoms and associated medications to receive advice directly on your iPhone. Medical precision Thermo measures the temperature of the temporal artery, which is … [Read more…]
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereal due to salmonella risk
Dr. Frank Contacessa, an internist at Custom Care Medical, joins Varney & Co. to discuss a new report that the United Kingdom is beginning to remove certain U.S. candies from shelves. Quaker Oats has recalled more than two dozen types of granola bars and cereals due to a possible salmonella contamination risk. Salmonella is an … [Read more…]