Today: July 06, 2024
Today: July 06, 2024

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More funds needed for US telecoms to remove Chinese equipment, says FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday nearly 40% of U.S. telecom companies getting federal support need additional government funding

More funds needed for US telecoms to remove Chinese equipment, says FCC
Political|Technology

US moves to bar Huawei, other Chinese telecoms from certifying wireless equipment

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to prevent Huawei, ZTE and other foreign companies deemed to pose U.S. national security concerns from

US moves to bar Huawei, other Chinese telecoms from certifying wireless equipment
News|Technology

Biden administration touts quick Baltimore channel reopening

This week's reopening of Baltimore's main shipping channel - less than three months after the Key Bridge collapse - was due to expertise gained from a COVID-

Biden administration touts quick Baltimore channel reopening
News|Political

US FAA says unruly airline passenger cases remain high

The U.S.

US FAA says unruly airline passenger cases remain high
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US raises truck, SUV fuel economy rules, much less than first proposed

President Joe Biden's administration Friday finalized tighter vehicle fuel economy rules through 2031 that are significantly less stringent than first

US raises truck, SUV fuel economy rules, much less than first proposed
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US Appeals Court to hear net neutrality legal challenges

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a series of industry legal challenges seeking to block the Biden administration's reinstatement of landmark

US Appeals Court to hear net neutrality legal challenges
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US election officials split on AI disclosure rules for political ads

The two top officials of the Federal Election Commission are split over whether broadcast radio and television political advertisements should be required to

US election officials split on AI disclosure rules for political ads
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NTSB finds incorrect assumptions by controller in Texas near air collision

The National Transportation Safety Board found incorrect assumptions on the part of an air traffic controller led to the February 2023 near-collision between

NTSB finds incorrect assumptions by controller in Texas near air collision
News|Technology

US proposes to boost internet security, citing Chinese carrier action

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to advance a proposal to boost the security of information transmitted across the internet after

US proposes to boost internet security, citing Chinese carrier action
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US extends cuts to minimum New York flight requirements through late 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday it is again extending cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area

US extends cuts to minimum New York flight requirements through late 2025
Business|Environment|Technology

Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program 'pathetic'

Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking "

Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program 'pathetic'
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Telecoms seek to block US reinstatement of net neutrality rules

Telecom industry groups are seeking to block the Biden administration's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules set to take effect on July 22.

Telecoms seek to block US reinstatement of net neutrality rules
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Granholm calls higher US tariffs on Chinese vehicle crucial for automakers

U.S.

Granholm calls higher US tariffs on Chinese vehicle crucial for automakers
Business|Economy|News

US House lawmakers seek access to full Boeing quality plan

Lawmakers want access to Boeing's full comprehensive quality improvement plan delivered to the Federal Aviation Administration, the top Democrat on the House

US House lawmakers seek access to full Boeing quality plan
Business|News

American Airlines would consider new JetBlue venture if it wins appeal

American Airlines told an appeals court Monday would consider a new arrangement with JetBlue Airways if it wins a ruling reversing a May 2023 decision

American Airlines would consider new JetBlue venture if it wins appeal
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US investigates Nissan vehicles after air bag deployments

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday they have opened an investigation into nearly 75,000 Nissan vehicles - the 2015 model year Rogue Select - over

US investigates Nissan vehicles after air bag deployments
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US imposes $2.5 million in airline penalties over delayed COVID refunds

The U.S.

US imposes $2.5 million in airline penalties over delayed COVID refunds
News|Political|Travel

Major US airlines will not commit to boosting military travel benefits, USDOT says

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday said major U.S. airlines had declined to commit to boosting travel benefits for military personnel, the

Major US airlines will not commit to boosting military travel benefits, USDOT says
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US agency seeks more details on self-driving Zoox crashes

The U.S.

US agency seeks more details on self-driving Zoox crashes
Business|News|Technology

FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet

The Federal Aviation Administration will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues, its administrator

FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet
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US Treasury sets $492 million minimum price for airline warrants auctions

The U.S.

US Treasury sets $492 million minimum price for airline warrants auctions
Business|News|Political|Technology

US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday set a fast-track schedule to consider the legal challenges to a new law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok's

US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September
News|Travel

US screens record 2.95 million airline passengers in single day

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 2.95 million airline passengers on Friday, the highest number ever on a single day.

US screens record 2.95 million airline passengers in single day
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US political consultant indicted over AI-generated Biden robocalls

A Louisiana Democratic political consultant was indicted over a fake robocall imitating U.S.

US political consultant indicted over AI-generated Biden robocalls
News|Political

US FCC chair backs requiring AI disclosure in campaign TV, radio ads

U.S.

US FCC chair backs requiring AI disclosure in campaign TV, radio ads

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