Monthly Archives: August 2021

Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to a problem that is already the subject of a federal safety probe.Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to a problem that is already the subject of a federal safety probe.

Before we send humans to Mars, creating accurate weather forecasts and mapping resources like water ice will be critical, according to new research.Before we send humans to Mars, creating accurate weather forecasts and mapping resources like water ice will be critical, according to new research.

How long older adults sleep could affect their brain health, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology.How long older adults sleep could affect their brain health, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology.

President Joe Biden spoke Monday afternoon on Hurricane Ida relief efforts as he met virtually with a host of leaders involved in the response to the massive storm that has rocked the Gulf Coast.President Joe Biden spoke Monday afternoon on Hurricane Ida relief efforts as he met virtually with a host of leaders involved in […]

The raging Caldor Fire in Northern California prompted evacuation orders and warnings in the Lake Tahoe Basin Sunday night after fire conditions resulted in rapid spread, causing at least one hospital to transfer all of its patients out amid the flames.The raging Caldor Fire in Northern California prompted evacuation orders and warnings in the Lake […]

CNN’s Nadia Romero surveys the damage Hurricane Ida left behind in New Orleans.CNN’s Nadia Romero surveys the damage Hurricane Ida left behind in New Orleans.

Shares of Affirm Holdings, the recently public fintech firm, soared more than 40% Monday morning following news that it is partnering with Amazon to roll out its buy-now-pay-later function for some purchases over $50.Shares of Affirm Holdings, the recently public fintech firm, soared more than 40% Monday morning following news that it is partnering with […]

With more than a million customers without power, calls for help made impossible to answer by the dangerous conditions and a first fatality reported, Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc upon its arrival in Louisiana Sunday.With more than a million customers without power, calls for help made impossible to answer by the dangerous conditions and a first […]

Lionel Messi made his highly-anticipated Paris Saint-Germain debut on Sunday, coming on as a second half substitute for old friend Neymar in the team’s 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Reims.Lionel Messi made his highly-anticipated Paris Saint-Germain debut on Sunday, coming on as a second half substitute for old friend Neymar in the team’s 2-0 Ligue […]