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just now (400+ words) The autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo plans to file a voluntary software recall after several reports that its self-driving taxis illegally passed stopped school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in October in response to "a media report involving a Waymo AV [autonomous vehicle] that failed to remain stopped when approaching a school bus that was stopped with its red lights flashing, stop arm deployed, and crossing control arm deployed." WXIA-TV in Atlanta aired video in September that showed a Waymo vehicle driving around a school bus. In a statement emailed to NPR, Waymo Chief Safety Officer Mauricio Pe'a said that while the company is proud of its safety record, "holding the highest safety standards means recognizing when our behavior should be better." Pe'a wrote that Waymo plans "to file a voluntary software recall with NHTSA…...

just now (400+ words) The autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo plans to file a voluntary software recall after several reports that its self-driving taxis illegally passed stopped school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in October in response to "a media report involving a Waymo AV [autonomous vehicle] that failed to remain stopped when approaching a school bus that was stopped with its red lights flashing, stop arm deployed, and crossing control arm deployed." WXIA-TV in Atlanta aired video in September that showed a Waymo vehicle driving around a school bus. In a statement emailed to NPR, Waymo Chief Safety Officer Mauricio Pe'a said that while the company is proud of its safety record, "holding the highest safety standards means recognizing when our behavior should be better." Pe'a wrote that Waymo plans "to file a voluntary software recall with NHTSA…...

4+ min ago (1359+ words) Despite a flat headline index, Australia's share market is serving up double'digit moves in small-cap resources, lithium and biotech stocks today. Beneath that fairly dull macro surface, though, today's Australia stock market action is anything but boring. A cluster of small and mid'caps are posting intraday gains of 2030% on drill results, licensing deals and funding news, particularly across gold exploration, critical minerals and healthcare. All percentage moves below refer to late'morning / midday AEDT data on 9 December 2025 and may differ from the official close. [3] Cosmo Metals is one of the standout winners on the ASX today, with shares in early trade jumping roughly 3035% to around A$0.02. [4] Key context for investors: Today's move reflects classic exploration re'rating risk: Cosmo remains a micro'cap explorer with no production or JORC resource at Bingara, but a single high'grade intercept has sharply changed market expectations for…...

15+ min ago (506+ words) Published Dec 8, 2025 3:33 PM EST Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots still need plenty of help from a human teleoperator who's hidden from view. During a flashy event on a Hollywood movie studio lot in October 2024, for instance, an army of bipedal robots could be seen pouring drinks and conversing with eventgoers " a stunt that turned out to heavily rely on a team of off-camera pilots with remote controls. Now, a new video has surfaced on social media that perfectly " and comedically " illustrates how far Tesla still is from fully automating its humanoid robot's movements, despite trying its best to sell the illusion. The footage, recorded at Tesla's "Autopilot technology and Optimus" event at its Miami store this weekend, shows a robot standing behind a table littered with plastic water bottles when it suddenly raises its hands to its temples, losing its balance…...

26+ min ago (492+ words) 2025.44.25.1 started deploying to customer cars on December 8, 2025. Currently only being made available to cars with the newer AMD Ryzen processor. It is still unclear which features will be available to HW3/AI3 cars with the older Intel processor. Keep an eye on your pet! When Dog Mode is active, you'll see a Live Activity on your iPhone with live updates on temperature and climate conditions. If you have Premium Connectivity, you'll also get periodic snapshots of your vehicle's cabin. Requires Tesla App version 4.51.5+. Dashcam clips now include additional details such as speed, steering wheel angle, and self-driving state. This information appears in the Dashcam Viewer during playback on both the vehicle display and the Tesla App. Requires Premium Connectivity and Tesla App version 4.51.5+. To enable viewing on your phone, go to Controls > Safety and turn on View Camera via Mobile App. Spread…...

29+ min ago (407+ words) Ineos is expanding the Grenadier lineup with a new Game Viewer, which seats up to nine passengers Ineos has introduced the new Grenadier Game Viewer, ahead of its launch early next year. It follows in the footsteps of a previous concept, which "generated enormous interest from game reserves and luxury safari lodges across Sub-Sahara Africa" as well as ranches and estates in the United States, Middle East, and South East Asia. The Game Viewer is being described as a bespoke in-house conversion, which will be based on long- and extra-long wheelbase versions of the Grenadier. Partially built vehicles will be shipped from the company's Hambach assembly plant to Ineos Kavango in Botswana. More: The Most Expensive Grenadier Is Built To Crush Anything In Its Path They'll arrive with "no paint, tailgates, seats (except the front), side glazing, roof skin, trims…...

56+ min ago (534+ words) Offgrid power systems based on solar generation and battery storage are to be deployed in 21 of Western Australia's most isolated communities as part of a $27 million investment by the state government. Regional energy provider Horizon Power'is delivering standalone power systems featuring solar PV and battery energy storage to some of Western Australia's (WA) most remote Aboriginal communities after the state government committed $27 million (USD 17.9 million) to support the rollout of renewable energy'solutions. The funding will support Horizon's ReGen program and enable it to deliver 13 standalone power systems (SPS) in remote communities and undertake the planning and early-stage procurement activities for upgrades in a further eight communities. Horizon's Acting Chief Executive Officer Krystal Skinner said the initiative will not only enhance energy reliability but also empower communities to shape their energy future. "[The program] will deliver safer, more reliable, and cleaner…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (233+ words) [Car buyer pulls out cash, a red crossover SUV in the background.]Buying a crossover | necati bahadir bermek via iStockPhoto Two separate crossovers quietly became the new kings of affordability The post 2 Crossovers Are Now Cheaper Than Any Sedan appeared first on MotorBiscuit. 2026 Hyundai Venue " $20,550 [Hyundai Venue crossover front of a mural.]2026 Hyundai Venue | Hyundai Last year, the cheapest crossover was the iconic Kia Soul ($20,490). But Hyundai and Kia cut that vehicle from the U.S. market. In 2026, you'll still be able to get its Hyundai cousin for $20,550. Hyundai introduced the Venue for the 2020 model year. In the U.S., it gets a 1.6-liter I-4 engine that makes 121 horsepower. It's only available with FWD. 2026 Chevrolet Trax " $22,995 [White Chevrolet Trax Crossover SUV on the stage at a car show.]2024 Chevrolet Trax | Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Chevy launched the Trax for 2013. The pint-sized crossover got…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (204+ words) Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to "Equal-Weight" from "Overweight," citing concerns that the company's valuation was too high. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunties to buy high-quality stocks. Is now the time to buy Tesla? Access our full analysis report here. Tesla's shares are extremely volatile and have had 44 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 5 days ago when the stock gained 4.1% on the news that reports indicated the U.S. administration planned to prioritize robotics development, a move that could benefit the company's Optimus humanoid robot project....

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (611+ words) Re: "Gov. Newsom could have made electricity cheaper and greener" (Page A12, Nov. 30). Gov. Newsom's veto of the virtual power plants bill slows progress for making electricity more affordable for Californians. Political extremists, with help from fossil fuel companies and social media, have lessened the effectiveness of climate change as a rallying issue. Political emphasis on energy affordability, rather than climate change, would better serve efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Rob Hogue Menlo Park Re: "Inherited properties shouldn't get tax breaks" (Page A6, Dec. 5). A recent letter regarding tax breaks on inherited property gives a wry comment that anyone who inherits property "should be thankful for their good fortune and leave it at that." But that is one side of the coin. I worked very hard for over 50 years, saving all I could, spending nothing on specialty coffees or tattoos, but investing…...