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UK and Florida commit $400,000 to joint space projects

The British government and the Space Florida aerospace finance and development authority have each committed $200,000 to support joint research, innovation and commercialization projects.

The post UK and Florida commit $400,000 to joint space projects appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Florida AG asks court to erase Tesla’s $243M Autopilot crash verdict

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking a federal appeals court to wipe out the $243 million verdict a Miami jury handed Tesla over a fatal Autopilot crash.

The attorneys general of Alabama and Georgia joined the July 9 brief, which asks the 11th Circuit to throw out the judgment entirely — or, failing that, cut the $200 million punitive award down to three times compensatory damages.

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As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming

Known for tracking California wildfires, Watch Duty is moving beyond that mission. Millions of people are turning to it for help.

© Joel Angel Juarez/Associated Press

An emergency vehicle at the flooding Guadalupe River in Comfort, Texas, on Thursday.
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U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming

Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.

© Gavin McIntyre for The New York Times

A Bojangles in Savannah, Ga., recently added E.V. charging stations outside the restaurant.
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Millions Take This Joint Supplement but Scientists Found a Concerning Alzheimer’s Link

Asian Man Taking Supplement Capsule Pill With WaterScientists found a concerning Alzheimer’s link involving glucosamine, a joint supplement used by millions. A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from University of Florida scientists. The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who reported taking glucosamine [...]
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Flórida é o primeiro estado norte-americano a processar a OpenAI por riscos à segurança infantil

Ação inédita acusa a OpenAI de ocultar os perigos do ChatGPT para os menores em prol do lucro. O processo surge numa vaga de litígios nos EUA que já resultou em multas milionárias para gigantes como a Meta e a Google.

The post Flórida é o primeiro estado norte-americano a processar a OpenAI por riscos à segurança infantil appeared first on Tek Notícias.

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Florida Sues OpenAI Over Chatbot Safety Concerns

The state became the first to sue the ChatGPT maker over claims that its technology posed a risk to children and that the company had failed to warn the public of dangers.
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How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida

NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

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A Dominion Energy power plant near Davis, W.Va. NextEra Energy’s political activities are expected to be scrutinized as it seeks approval of its purchase of Dominion.
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Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid

NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.

© Tristan Spinski for The New York Times

NextEra Energy’s acquisition of Dominion Energy would consolidate utility operations along much of the East Coast, which could shape electricity service for tens of millions of customers.
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