GM Sues Ford Over ‘Cruise’ Branding of Self-Driving Cars
General Motors Co. is suing its competitor Ford Motor Co. for violating a trademarked driver-assist technology that is used for hands-free features, according to a lawsuit.
Unvaccinated Conservative Radio Host Now Hospitalized with COVID
Conservative radio talk show host Phil Valentine, who said people that were not at a high risk were “safer” not getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is now hospitalized in serious condition with the virus.
Appeals Court Lifts CDC Cruise Ship Restrictions in Win for Florida
A federal appeals court late on Friday reversed course and let stand a lower court order prohibiting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from enforcing coronavirus-related cruise ship rules in Florida.
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Urges All Residents to Wear Masks
Louisiana Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards urged in a press release Friday for residents to wear masks indoors when social distancing is not possible.
DOJ Drops Nursing Home COVID Deaths Probe in NY, Other States
The Justice Department has decided not to open a civil rights investigation into government-run nursing homes in New York over their COVID-19 response, according to a letter sent Friday to several Republican members of Congress.
US, Iraq Working on Troop Withdrawal by January
Weakened by pro-Iran factions at home, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will meet with President Joe Biden on Monday to discuss a possible full U.S. troop withdrawal from his country.
Afghanistan ministry sets curfew in bid to curb Taliban attacks
Afghan officials this week announced a curfew in most provinces while the government attempts to push back against Taliban attacks as the U.S. military withdrawal nears completion.
US, Iraq Working on Troop Withdrawal by January
Weakened by pro-Iran factions at home, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will meet with President Joe Biden on Monday to discuss a possible full U.S. troop withdrawal from his country.
DOJ Drops Nursing Home COVID Deaths Probe in NY, Other States
The Justice Department has decided not to open a civil rights investigation into government-run nursing homes in New York over their COVID-19 response, according to a letter sent Friday to several Republican members of Congress.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer stripped of emergency powers
Michigan legislators have stripped Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the emergency powers she freely wielded during the COVID-19 pandemic.