Rivian spinoff focuses on small EVs, “ways to move beyond cars”
Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake” Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today’s cars or SUVs In-house-built
Month: August 2026
Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
In a 51–44 vote Wednesday, the US Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite failing miserably to
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but “sincerely apologises” for errors made in his controversial private investment
Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was “in the final stages”.
Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.
Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The federal government is taking steps to shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños at Chipotle and Qdoba expands to 27 states
Federal health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños that’s sickened 345 people in 27 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Millions of eggs have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination — here’s how to stay safe
A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly one hundred people. Learn the symptoms, risks, and simple steps to protect your family from
GOP giddy as Trump official brags 5M booted off food stamps: ‘Listen, we’re very generous’
WASHINGTON — It’s not just President Tweety McTreason’s cabinet; Congressional Republicans are also giddy about booting roughly 5 million Americans off of what used to
CBS insiders ‘actively exploring options’ as another big name departs: report
Another Colbert is leaving CBS amid a growing exodus and producers saying they’re “actively exploring options,” according to reports. Comedian Stephen Colbert lost his show
Microsoft moves to limit AI use by its employees
Until recently, it was common for companies and organizations to engage in “tokenmaxxing” — that is, maximizing their use of AI. But with AI costs
Apple’s memory crisis is a big red flag for tech
The memory crisis is getting worse for Apple, which is struggling to get enough memory chips together for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series smartphones. That’s
A star 20 times the size of the sun died in a supernova — and telescopes around the world joined forces to watch it
A fleet of telescopes around the world just captured the first shocking moments of a supernova explosion in the most detailed-ever observations of their kind.