The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Inspector General is reportedly investigating Neuralink over potential animal welfare violations related to research testing. According to Reuters, internal documents show that staff members have been raising concerns that the company has been rushing animal testing and causing needless suffering and death. The news organization said the company has… Continue reading Neuralink is reportedly under federal investigation over animal testing
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi — 10-4, Good Buddy?002432
The first deliveries of the Tesla Semi were made last Thursday evening to a good amount of fanfare at Tesla’s factory in Sparks, Nevada. The Tesla Semi was first unveiled as a prototype in 2017. Five long years later, the first deliveries took place, ending with Tesla handing over the keys to the first production… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi — 10-4, Good Buddy?002432
Cleantechnica: Tesla China Sets Sales Record In November 002430
This appears to be a good news, bad news story. Tesla sold more electric cars made at its factory in Shanghai, China, in November than in any previous month — 100,2921 to be exact. CnEVPost says that is up 90 percent from the 52,859 vehicles sold in November of last year and up 40 percent… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla China Sets Sales Record In November 002430
Clean Technica: France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller002429
France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4% of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year. The best selling BEV for the… Continue reading Clean Technica: France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller002429
Cleantechnica: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Win a Fully Loaded Rivian or Tesla 002428
Looking to make a difference with your gifting this holiday season with a Rivian or Tesla? You could help fund climate action while securing a chance to win the quickest SUV on the road or the most capable electric SUV off the road — because Climate XChange has launched our 7th Annual EV Raffle. With… Continue reading Cleantechnica: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Win a Fully Loaded Rivian or Tesla 002428
SBF Not Happy to Be Asked About Ex-Girlfriend Caroline Ellison
This was a bridge too far. Drama Bomb Yes, there is still more FTX drama unfolding — and this time, it’s personal. A quick catchup before we dig into the good stuff: among the many major fallouts from the FTX collapse last month, one of the more salacious revelations centered the exchange’s disgraced ex-CEO Sam… Continue reading SBF Not Happy to Be Asked About Ex-Girlfriend Caroline Ellison
Mysterious Object Emerges From Beach in Florida
“I’ve been on the beach probably 25 years and that’s the first time I’ve seen it exposed.” Unidentified Beach Object Beach erosion caused by Hurricane Nicole and Ian has caused a massive mysterious object to poke out of the sand at Daytona Beach Shores in Volusia County, Florida — a tantalizing enigma that’s naturally fascinating… Continue reading Mysterious Object Emerges From Beach in Florida
The Next Great Overdose-Reversing Drug Might Already Exist
Critics say the Schedule I classification is heavy-handed, based on fear rather than evidence. “It bypasses science,” says Maritza Perez, a director at the Drug Policy Alliance, a nonprofit focused on drug policy reform. Frustrated by this blanket ban and eager to develop new overdose treatments, a growing number of scientists, doctors, and other researchers… Continue reading The Next Great Overdose-Reversing Drug Might Already Exist
Real ID enforcement delayed yet again — this time to 2025
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday it’s again pushing back the enforcement of Real ID requirements for state driver’s licenses and ID cards. The latest delay moves states’ compliance deadline to May 7th, 2025. Passed by Congress in 2005 as a response to the Sept. 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Real ID Act requires… Continue reading Real ID enforcement delayed yet again — this time to 2025
Quality assurance staff at Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media are moving toward unionizing
Microsoft’s pledge to stay neutral in unionization efforts is about to be tested in a big way. On Monday, quality assurance staff at ZeniMax Media went public with the news that they’re working to form a union. The approximately 300 workers involved in the effort want to be represented by the Communications Workers of America… Continue reading Quality assurance staff at Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media are moving toward unionizing