The Cartoon Lounge - Complaint Department
This week, Bob Mankoff responds to a letter from a reader with celiac disease, and consults with a cartoonist on the merits of a gluten-free diet.
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Reuters VideosTesla car crash kills two in Texas
Houston police say a deadly car crash involving a Tesla vehicle - was believed have been operating without a driver at the time of the incident on Saturday.The crash comes amid growing scrutiny over Tesla's semi-automated driving system following several recent accidents.According to local media reports, the 2019 Tesla Model S was moving at a high rate of speed when it failed to round a curve, speeding off the roadway, crashing into a tree and bursting into flames.Authorities say there was no one was in the driver's seat.After the fire was extinguished, authorities found one occupant in the front passenger seat, and one in the back.Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The U.S. auto safety agency said in March it has opened over two dozen investigations into crashes of Tesla vehicles, at least three of them recent.The latest accident could throw a wrench in Tesla's plans, as it prepares to launch its updated "full self-driving" software to more customers.In January, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he expects huge profits from the software, saying he was quote "highly confident the car will be able to drive itself… this year."
- The Independent
Nine shot at child’s 12th birthday party in Louisiana
Police has claimed that more than one weapon was used at the birthday party in which nine sustained gunshot wounds
- USA TODAY Opinion
President Biden doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel on infrastructure: Sen. John Thune
Opposing View: If Joe Biden will work with Republicans, we can expand infrastructure and economic opportunity — instead of the federal government.
- The Independent
Supreme Court scraps last GOP election lawsuit, ending five-month challenge to results
The decision has wider implications for future elections
- The Independent
Marjorie Taylor Greene does U-turn on ‘America First’ caucus after GOP blowback
Rep. Greene accused the media of ‘false narratives’ and focusing on race to ‘divide the American people with hate through identity politics’
- The Independent
George Floyd news: Jury retires in Chauvin trial as judge says Maxine Waters could overturn verdict
Follow latest updates from the Hennepin County Courthouse
- Raleigh News and Observer
For the newest Canes defenseman, Jani Hakanpaa, it’s ‘so far, so good’ in Carolina
The Hurricanes right-hand shot defender has made a quick transition from Anaheim to Carolina, and has a game-winning goal in first two games with his new team.
- BBC
George Floyd: US city on edge as jury deliberates Chauvin verdict
Security is ramped up in Minneapolis as jurors retire in the trial into the death of George Floyd.
- BBC
India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?
India is struggling to produce enough vaccines for its population amidst global supply shortages.
- The Independent
Frank plagued by launch issues as Parler returns to Apple app store
Mike Lindell says new ‘free speech’ site hit by cyberattack on first day of operation
- INSIDER
James Corden slams plans for new European Super League: 'The worst kind of greed I've ever seen in sport'
Plans for a European Super League were announced Sunday and were promptly condemned by ex-players and politicians.
- Reuters Videos
Thunberg demands end to 'vaccine nationalism'
Thunberg said that whereas one in four people in high-income countries had now been vaccinated against COVID-19, only one in more than 500 people in poorer countries had received a shot.
- The Independent
GOP members who voted to impeach Trump get flood of donations defying former president’s vow for revenge
Incumbent Republican lawmakers received record donations in first quarter of 2021 as Trump yet to mobilise base for primary challengers
- The State
NASCAR race results: Alex Bowman scores upset win at Richmond
Alex Bowman led the final 10 laps of the race following a late caution and strong restart to put him out front for the flag.
- The Independent
Tesla to be served search warrant over crash as Elon Musk denies autopilot was used
Recovered data shows driver assistance system was not enabled, says CEO
- Time
The Case for Abandoning 'Corporate Responsibility' When We Judge Company Practices
Nobel Prize-winner William Nordhaus explains why corporate responsibility is a flawed metric for holding companies to account on climate. The Green movement deals with the collisions and contagions of the contemporary world—how to view them, and how to cure them. The book from which this essay is excerpted, The Spirit of Green, examines a wide array of social, economic and political questions from a Green vantage point.
- LA Times
Minneapolis courthouse draws crowd as jury starts deliberating in Derek Chauvin trial
Minneapolis court draws crowd as jury deliberates in Derek Chauvin trial in the murder of George Floyd
- The Independent
Basketball star Scottie Pippen pays emotional tribute after death of 33-year-old son
‘Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I truly believe he would’ve made it to the NBA’
- BBC
5G: Rural areas to be allowed taller and wider masts
The masts will improve coverage and internet speeds in the English countryside, the government says.
- Reuters
The 'metaverse' bet: crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate
The work is a non-fungible token (NFT) – a new type of virtual asset that has its ownership status and authenticity verified by blockchain. NFTs have exploded in popularity in 2021, with prices skyrocketing. Metakovan, real name Vignesh Sundaresan, plans to put the artwork on display in four virtual world environments.