Steve Nedved
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Jan 16
Ford, Volkswagen join forces on developing electric and self-driving technology
fredrocko/iStock(DETROIT) — Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are formally teaming up to develop and invest in electric vehicles, self-driving technology and mobility services, the automakers announced Tuesday from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As part of this global alliance, Ford and Volkswagen will manufacture commercial vans and medium-sized pickups for worldwide …
Jan 16
Supreme Court hears wine retailer challenge to Tennessee liquor law
dkfielding/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Since the end of Prohibition, the sale of alcohol in the United States has been regulated almost exclusively by state and local governments. But when do those regulations go too far? The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider whether strict residency requirements for retailers of beer, wine and liquor in Tennessee are constitutional …
Jan 16
Netflix raising subscription prices, again
wutwhanfoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — It’s about to cost you more to get your Stranger Things fix. Netflix is implementing the biggest subscription increase since the video streaming service launched 12 years ago, raising its U.S. prices by 13 to 18 percent, according to Deadline. The price hikes will take effect immediately for new subscribers and will …
Jan 16
Furloughed by the government shutdown? Enjoy a free beer
andresr/iStock(NEW YORK) — Want to do your part to help out a furloughed federal worker during the government shutdown? How about buying them a beer? PayItFurloughed.com is making it happen. All you’ve got to do is make a donation to the cause via the website. PayItFurloughed in turn uses your donation to fund partnerships with …
Jan 16
Texas police department fires five officers, suspends two over in-custody death of suspect
stocknshares/iStock(FORT WORTH, Texas) — A Texas police department terminated five officers and suspended two others, without pay, on Tuesday after a suspect died while in custody. Internal investigators with the Fort Worth Police Department said the officers violated multiple policies last year when they arrested 55-year-old Christopher Lowe, who died in the officers’ care after …
Jan 16
Bystanders, police rescue woman stuck on tracks just before train crashes into car
Lombard Police Department(CHICAGO) — Authorities are crediting two bystanders with helping to rescue a 96-year-old woman just before a train smashed into her car. The woman, identified as Antoinette Lazarra of Burr Ridge Illinois, drove her 2006 Lincoln Zephyr onto the tracks after she attempted to make a right turn onto Grace Street in Lombard, …
Jan 16
Heavy rain causing concerns in West, wintry threat to eastern US at end of week
ABC News(NEW YORK) — With 3 inches of rain already fallen in the San Francisco Bay Area, a new more powerful storm is approaching the West Coast. Numerous flood, wind and snow alerts have been issued from California to Colorado. The powerful storm is in the Pacific on Wednesday morning and getting closer to the …
Jan 16
Shutdown side hustles: Workers selling personal possessions, starting businesses
Bill Oxford/iStock(NEW YORK) — Four weeks into the partial government shutdown, unpaid federal workers and contractors have started selling personal property, creating small businesses and spending more time with old friends. Working for the Coast Guard was always Albert Waterford Jr.’s dream job. The disabled veteran enlisted for two decades and, after his retirement, went …
Jan 16
‘We’re all out of hamberders’: Burger King flame broils Donald Trump
ilbusca/iStock(NEW YORK) — Burger King, home of the Whopper, has joined a growing list of U.S. companies that have roasted President Donald Trump via social media. After Trump offered up a fast-food feast to Clemson University’s championship football team at the White House, the president bragged on Twitter about ordering more than 1,000 “hamberders” — …
Jan 16
Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after defeat on Brexit deal
Jack Taylor/Getty Images(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Theresa May will face a no-confidence vote in her government Wednesday after suffering a historic defeat in Parliament over her flagship Brexit deal. The vote was tabled by the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, on Tuesday evening moments after Members of Parliament heavily voted down …