Panel approves bill to boost testing of self-driving cars
A House subcommittee has approved legislation designed to allow automakers to increase the testing of self-driving cars on U.S. roads.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 19, 2017
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UK Parliament investigates cyberattack on user accounts
British officials were investigating a cyberattack Saturday on the country's Parliament after discovering "unauthorized attempts to access parliamentary user accounts."
Security
Jun 24, 2017
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Milwaukee to 'Pokemon' monsters: Get a permit to enter parks
"Pokemon Go" monsters can roam virtually wherever they please, but they'll need a permit to get into Milwaukee County parks.
Other
Feb 18, 2017
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Lawmakers ask for delay on US plan to cede internet oversight
Four Republican lawmakers called Thursday for a delay in implementing a plan to cede US oversight of the internet address system, saying it could give more power to "authoritarian regimes."
Internet
Sep 8, 2016
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Utah votes to let authorities disable drones near wildfires
Utah authorities likely will be among the first in the nation to be allowed to disable and crash drones for flying too close to wildfires after lawmakers approved legislation.
Other
Jul 14, 2016
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UK surveillance law overhaul sparks privacy row
Britain's security services and police would have their right to trawl in bulk for online data boosted under a proposed new law to recast surveillance powers published Tuesday.
Internet
Mar 1, 2016
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EU lawmakers throw out GMO compromise law (Update)
EU lawmakers on Wednesday rejected by a huge majority a hard-won compromise which would have allowed EU member states to decide for themselves whether or not to import Genetically Modified Organisms for use in food and animal ...
Biotechnology
Oct 28, 2015
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US bill requiring carriers to report 'terror' criticized
A coalition including civil liberties and human rights activists urged US lawmakers Tuesday to reject a bill that would require Internet companies to report signs of "terrorist activity" on their networks.
Security
Aug 4, 2015
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Proposed rule for farms aims to improve Lake Erie
Ohio's lawmakers are moving toward taking on the algae that has plagued Lake Erie in recent years.
Environment
Nov 30, 2014
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House passes curbs on NSA phone surveillance (Update 3)
The House moved the U.S. closer to ending the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' phone records Thursday, the most significant demonstration to date of leaker Edward Snowden's impact on the debate over ...
Security
May 22, 2014
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