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Experts explain sustainable secret of the battery recycling world: ‘It wasn’t always this way’

The lead battery's success story gives reason for optimism.

Tesla surprisingly adds previously omitted safety feature for new Model 3: ‘[This is] WAY overdue’

That has been a regular feature of other brands’ cars for years.

There’s a time and place for basketball shorts — it’s not the U.S. Senate floor | Opinion

It makes more sense to nudge John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator, into better clothing choices than to lower the bar for the other 99 senators, says Ana Veciana-Suarez.

Slimy creature — with sharp teeth and slender body — found in ocean. It’s a new species

The serpentine fish is “very rare,” one of the authors said.

NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia

NATO is developing new underwater drone technology that can use artificial intelligence to better detect and deter attacks on critical underwater infrastructure.

Ramaswamy campaign asks RNC to slash the number of GOP presidential candidates on the next debate stage

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has urged the RNC to cut the number of candidates from the Nov. 6 debate stage as the "frontrunner is absent."

'Child care cliff' could see 3.2 million kids lose child care access as federal funds set to expire

Saturday, Sept. 30, is when $24 billion in pandemic-era stimulus funding for child care runs out. This would incite a so-called child care cliff that would bring a ripple of consequences to the American people.

How to stay safe around floodwaters left by storms

It can be hard to navigate the aftermath of flooding, but there are ways to keep safe from floodwaters

Powerball: Why getting eaten by a shark is more likely than winning the $1.2 billion jackpot

The odds of winning Wednesday’s drawing are 292,201,338 to 1 — or about 300 times less likely than getting struck by lightning.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charge: A guide to understanding his latest legal woes

The president’s son pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges on Tuesday, less than three months after an earlier plea agreement he’d reached with prosecutors on tax and gun charges fell apart.

Matt Gaetz is trying to topple House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here's what to know.

The motion to remove the California Republican from his position could take a step forward Tuesday afternoon.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman: Why did he pull a fire alarm, and why is the right outraged?

Republicans tried to compare Bowman to the Trump supporters responsible for the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Why China is taking pandas back from the U.S.

In 2024, for the first time in more than 50 years, there will be no pandas in the United States, after zoos in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., return pandas that have been on loan from Beijing.

Tesla now offers a $43,990 rear-wheel drive Model Y in the US

Tesla has quietly updated its Model Y page to add a new option for buyers in the US: A rear-wheel drive Model Y that's cheaper than the other variants.

Stocks pummeled as bond yields surge amid hot jobs data: Stock market news today

The Nasdaq led losses as rising Treasury yields piled on pressure and investors got a reminder not to expect a Fed rate cut any time soon.

The new Ford F-150 Lightning Flash puts tech and battery range on center stage

Ford is launching another version of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup that prioritizes tech and battery range over other premium features as the automaker tries to respond more quickly to consumer demands. The F-150 Lightning Flash version will have a starting price of $69,995 (not including the destination fee) and will come with an extended battery range of 320 miles, the 1.2 version of its hands-free advanced driver assistance system that includes lane changing, a 15.5-inch touchscree

How does pay-per-mile car insurance work?

Here’s how pay-per-mile car insurance works, the pros and cons to be aware of, and whether it’s worth it to switch from standard auto coverage.

Nissan Hyper Urban is designed to be parked in your home, not your garage

The Nissan Hyper Urban concept is an electric crossover with a distinctive exterior design and a futuristic, lounge-like interior.

Save 50% on a Fire TV Stick ahead of Amazon Canada's October Prime Day

Can't wait until Amazon Canada's October Prime Day? Save 50 per cent on this Fire TV Stick ahead of the fall sale.

How being a workaholic affects your health, as Idris Elba admits he struggles to relax

The actor said he has been in therapy for the past year to overcome his 'unhealthy habits' when it comes to work.

Volvo prices its entry-level 2025 EX30 EV

We now have full pricing for Volvo's entry-level EX30 electric crossover, sporting up to 275 miles of range on a single charge.

The original Apple Watch lineup is officially obsolete

Apple's first generation Watch is now officially obsolete, including the Hermes and $17,000 18-karat gold Watch Edition models.

Sphere Entertainment stock soars after Las Vegas opener sets 'new standard'

The Las Vegas Sphere opened on Friday and has some investors already excited about the possibility of a franchise.

Behind the new malaria vaccine endorsed by the World Health Organization

The Serum Institute of India has received a recommendation from WHO for malaria doses using a Novavax adjuvant.

Amazon's smart thermostat falls to its lowest price of the year in early October Prime Day deal

Amazon's Prime Day event this month will take place on October 10 and 11, but the e-commerce giant has already kicked things off with a few early deals.

The best laptops for 2023

Here's a list of the best laptops you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.

Ousted Flexport CEO Dave Clark strikes back

Dave Clark, the former Amazon executive who was ousted as CEO of Flexport just a year into the job, fired back at its founder and board, calling recent reporting on the logistics company "deeply concerning." Clark made the comments Monday in a lengthy post on social media site X following a report from CNBC that provided new information about his last days at Flexport, a freight forwarding and customs brokerage startup valued at $8 billion. Clark, who was handpicked by founder Ryan Petersen to

A pedestrian was pinned under a Cruise robotaxi after another car’s hit-and-run

A woman was reportedly in critical condition after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run, which flung her into the path of the driverless car.

US government confirms it didn’t offer any plea deals to Sam Bankman-Fried

On the first day of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, in a dark mahogany-walled court room at the Southern District of New York, federal district Judge Lewis Kaplan asked the U.S. government if it had ever offered any plea offers to the defendant. The jury selection process began Tuesday, and the room was quiet and sober, except for conversations involving the judge, both parties and the prospective jurors. The seven charges being presented against Bankman-Fried are serious, but Judge Kaplan presided

TechCrunch+ Roundup: SBF's trial opens, Series A tips, how to roll out AI features

Follow-on financing has become harder to raise, which leaves startups striving for a Series A in a real bind. Pre-downturn, startups with strong growth could be more confident about finding additional funds.

Meta’s Oversight Board will weigh in on ‘altered’ Facebook video of Joe Biden

Meta's Oversight Board said it planned to announce a case involving a user appeal related to an “altered” video of President Joe Biden.

Fed joins Instagram, Threads to 'increase accessibility and availability of Board news'

The Federal Reserve joined Instagram and Threads on Monday in an effort to make itself more accessible.

These parents are on strike from their jobs. Here's what it means for their families.

As various workers hit the picket line, parents who are striking share what it's like, and how they talk about it with their kids.

Conservative party conference: What happened on Tuesday?

While senior Tories were busy avoiding the topic of high-speed rail, home secretary Suella Braverman was striding into another quagmire at the Conservative party conference.

The EU is about to adopt a dangerous law with international consequences

The soon-to-be-adopted EU Media Freedom Act could lead to users — particularly marginalized groups who are often targeted with hate speech — facing arbitrary content moderation and discrimination. Millions of EU users rely on online platforms to remove content that violates community standards. In practice, EU politicians are requiring “very large online platforms” (VLOPs) like Twitter and Facebook to take specific steps to create a registration portal where media actors can self-declare as in

X sues X in trademark infringement lawsuit

A Florida-based company called X Social Media has accused X Corp. of trademark and service mark infringement, obviously for the use of the letter "X."

Ride along with Rimac on a flying drone tour of its factory and offices

Rimac produces some of the world's most impressive electric vehicles, and its spotless factory is almost as special.

Is accident forgiveness worth it?

Your guide to accident forgiveness, what it offers, and whether you should add this coverage to your auto insurance policy.

Arc browser's new AI-powered features combine OpenAI and Anthropic's models

The Arc browser is 'finally' launching its AI-powered features under the 'Arc Max' moniker. The Browser Company is using a combination of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and Anthropic's models to build lightweight but useful features. Arc Max can rename pinned tabs based on the page title and make them short and easy to read.

Escaped skunk's owner warns it's 'fully loaded' with stinky spray

Sky the skunk escaped from its owners garden in Christchurch, Dorset, and is said to be 'fully loaded' with smelly skunk spray.

Two Fed officials warn rates to remain high for some time

The Cleveland Fed president said the strength of the US economy will help determine how long rates remain elevated.

Job openings increase in August, hitting highest level since May

Job Openings increased in August, raising questions about more interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as the central bank looks for further softening in the labor market.

LinkedIn goes big on new AI tools for learning, recruitment, marketing and sales, powered by OpenAI

LinkedIn -- the Microsoft-owned social platform for those networking for work or recruitment -- is now 21 years old, an aeon in the world of technology. The social platform -- which pulled in $15 billion in revenues last year, it tells me -- has been slowly putting in a number of AI-based features across its product portfolio. For some context, LinkedIn is not entirely new to the AI rodeo.

Fox Host Points Out Insanity of Trump’s Bank Fraud Trial ‘Jury’ Claim

Fox NewsDespite Donald Trump’s courthouse complaint Monday that his bank fraud trial in New York is being decided by a judge rather than a jury, it was the former president’s own lawyers who agreed to such an arrangement, Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov pointed out on The Five.Trump, who voluntarily attended Monday’s proceedings, griped to the press afterwards that it is “very unfair that I don’t have a jury.” Judge Arthur Engoron ruled last week that Trump, his top executives, and his heirs wer

Michigan Supreme Court refuses to hear case of James and Jennifer Crumbley

James and Jennifer Crumbley get big news from the Michigan Supreme Court in their unprecedented case.

A man did a DNA test and learned the dark reason his dad was an orphan. He said he can't be angry at his father.

A man who took an at-home DNA test found out his father was an escaped convict, imprisoned for killing his own parents.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson reveals startling facts about recently discovered alien evidence