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Auto Regulation Shift
The Department of Transportation has finalized a rule reducing corporate average fuel economy targets to 34.9 mpg by 2031, eliminating emissions credits and altering vehicle classifications.
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A surge in secondary patents for minor drug modifications has lengthened exclusivity periods from two to over six years, delaying generic competition and contributing to rising costs.
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The Department of Transportation has finalized a rollback of vehicle efficiency standards, setting a lower bar for emissions and sparking debate over consumer savings versus environmental costs.
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A new analysis suggests artificial intelligence companies are replicating strategies used by Silicon Valley over the last decade to embed their tools and curricula into schools, raising concerns about corporate influence on education.
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Three aviation firms begin test flights in Dallas-Fort Worth to gather data for certification, even as final federal rules remain unfinished and legal disputes loom.
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Commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover become the first astronauts to enter a new program that allows them to mentor future missions while pursuing external careers, marking a shift in how the agency manages post-flight talent.
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Apple introduces mechanical iris adjustment and native manual settings for shutter and focus, yet physical constraints of small sensors suggest the variable aperture will see limited practical use compared to the wider maximum opening.
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The automaker returns to the hybrid market after a three-year hiatus, introducing updated styling, Google’s Gemini assistant, and advanced sensor technology while withholding key powertrain specifications.
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Researchers question whether unpublished work and private interactions with chatbots contributed to recent AI breakthroughs, raising ethical concerns about consent and credit in scientific discovery.
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The latest system software patch finally enables variable refresh rate technology in TV mode, alongside new handheld performance controls and a streamlined console transfer process ahead of a themed hardware release.
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Microsoft steps in as the new publisher for the genre-defining action-espionage title after PlayStation abruptly ended its collaboration with Kojima Productions, signaling a major shift in industry alliances.
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The Chinese AI developer introduces a new architecture that natively integrates multimodal capabilities, marking a significant step in open-source artificial intelligence development.
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The new earbuds bring premium features to the entry-level price point while rumors of camera-equipped audio devices are pushed to 2027.
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