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White House proposes standards for national EV charging network
President Biden's administration has proposed standards for a national EV charging network.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to regulate crypto assets
A bipartisan Senate bill would create a full regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Tim Hortons app tracked donut lovers' locations without consent
Restaurant giant Tim Hortons was found to have been tracking users' locations in its mobile app without permission.
Homeland Security 'pauses' disinformation board three weeks after creating it
The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly put an anti-misinformation board on ice just three weeks after it launched.
Conti ransomware group threatens to oust Costa Rica's government as crisis deepens
Ransomware group Conti has boosted its threat against the Costa Rican government.
Fewer Americans want the government to regulate Big Tech, Pew study says
The latest Pew poll indicates that public distrust of Big Tech still remains pretty high.
US Treasury issues first-ever sanctions against a cryptocurrency mixer
The US Treasury has issued its first sanctions against a digital currency mixer, accusing Blender of helping North Korea launder crypto.
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The UK's Big Tech regulator has been given extensive powers, including the ability to slap companies with large fines.
GM's vehicle data might help make roads safer
GM and Inrix are joining forces on a program that will share car data with the government to improve road safety.
Flavored e-cigarettes are exempt from the FDA's proposed menthol ban
The FDA has proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes that doesn't cover e-cigs, but could shape policy for the technology.
Amazon re-awarded $10 billion NSA cloud contract after Microsoft dispute
Amazon has been re-awarded a $10 billion cloud contract with the NSA after a fight with Microsoft.
Energy Department challenges students to wring more efficiency from EVs
The Energy Department has launched a challenge that asks students from 15 universities to squeeze more efficiency from EVs.
Sony and Nintendo stop billing unused game subscriptions in the UK
Sony and Nintendo will no longer bill unused gaming subscriptions in the UK, three months after Microsoft made similar changes.
Canada considers law requiring Facebook, Google to pay news publishers
Canada's Liberal Party has introduced legislation that would require Facebook, Google and others to pay news publishers for using their content.
The UK will issue an official NFT (sigh)
The UK's Royal Mint will issue an official NFT this summer.
House committee launches investigation into Amazon labor practices
A House committee is investigating Amazon's labor practices following a deadly tornado that collapsed a company warehouse.
Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency opens the door for a US coin
President Biden has signed an executive order detailing US cryptocurrency strategy, including the technology's risks and potential.
SEC responds to Elon Musk harassment allegations
In a letter it filed on Friday with a New York federal judge, the SEC said its frequent check-ins with Tesla were consistent with expectations from the court overseeing the company’s 2018 settlement.
Elon Musk accuses SEC of conducting a 'harassment campaign'
Elon Musk and Tesla have accused the SEC of conducting a 'harassment campaign' in retaliation for Musk's criticism of the government.
Senate online safety bill gives children more control over social media
A new Senate online safety bill would give kids more control over social media, and require companies to limit exposure to toxic content.