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The European Union is getting ready to launch a new investigation into Meta over its handling of election-related content.
- TechCrunch
Ford's BlueCruise hands-free system under investigation after fatal crashes
Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into Ford's hands-free driver-assistance system, BlueCruise, after it was found to be active during two recent crashes that killed multiple people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said on Monday that it has confirmed BlueCruise was active in both crashes. The investigation into the two crashes ratchets up the scrutiny on BlueCruise, which is currently available on the Mustang Mach-E, and certain Ford F-150s (including the Lightning), Explorers and Expeditions.
- Autoblog
NHTSA investigating Ford BlueCruise following fatal crashes
NHTSA announced it's investigating Ford BlueCruise. Two fatal crashes occurred with Mustang Mach-Es that had the feature active.
- Engadget
Budget doorbell camera manufacturer fixes security issues that left users vulnerable to spying
Eken Group has issued a firmware update to resolve major security issues with its doorbell cameras that were uncovered by Consumer Reports. The cameras are sold under the brands Eken, Tuck, Fishbot, Rakeblue, Andoe, Gemee and Luckwolf.
- Yahoo Sports
The best things we saw this week: Tyler Duffey returns to the mound for Kansas City
The Royals' reliever was diagnosed with melanoma during spring training.
- TechCrunch
Tesla Autopilot investigation closed after feds find 13 fatal crashes related to misuse
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a long-standing investigation into Tesla's Autopilot driver assistance system after reviewing hundreds of crashes involving its misuse, including 13 that were fatal and "many more involving serious injuries." At the same time, NHTSA is opening a new investigation to evaluate whether the Autopilot recall fix that Tesla implemented in December is effective enough. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said in documents released Friday that it completed "an extensive body of work" which turned up evidence that "Tesla’s weak driver engagement system was not appropriate for Autopilot’s permissive operating capabilities."
- TechCrunch
Health insurance giant Kaiser will notify millions of a data breach after sharing patients' data with advertisers
U.S. health conglomerate Kaiser is notifying millions of current and former members of a data breach after confirming it shared patients' information with third-party advertisers, including Google, Microsoft and X (formerly Twitter). In a statement shared with TechCrunch, Kaiser said that it conducted an investigation that found "certain online technologies, previously installed on its websites and mobile applications, may have transmitted personal information to third-party vendors." Kaiser said that the data shared with advertisers includes member names and IP addresses, as well as information that could indicate if members were signed into a Kaiser Permanente account or service and how members "interacted with and navigated through the website and mobile applications, and search terms used in the health encyclopedia."
- TechCrunch
TikTok pulls feature from Lite app in EU over addiction concerns
TikTok suspended a gamification feature in the European Union following an intervention by the bloc. With attention on TikTok's growing pile of U.S. legal woes, the announcement went mostly unnoticed when it occurred late local time Wednesday. TikTok's move came just two days after the EU opened an investigation into a "task and reward" mechanism on the TikTok Lite app, citing concerns over an addictive design that could pose a mental health risk for young people.
- TechCrunch
EU opens probe of TikTok Lite, citing concerns about addictive design
The European Union has opened a second formal investigation into TikTok, announcing Monday that it suspects the video sharing platform of breaking the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA), an online governance and content moderation framework. The Commission also said it's minded to impose interim measures that could force the company to suspend access to the TikTok Lite app in the EU while it investigates concerns the app poses mental health risks to users. Although the EU has given TikTok until April 24 to argue against the measure -- meaning the app remains accessible for now.
- Yahoo Sports
Denver's full force was felt in Game 1 against the Lakers as title defense begins with a win
The Nuggets prevailed in Game 1 behind a complete team effort, while the Lakers got little help outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
- Yahoo Finance
Biden gets Trumpy on trade
Biden is borrowing a Trump tactic by proposing new tariffs on a few Chinese imports. But it's far from the Full Trump.
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Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to victims of Larry Nassar over FBI’s failures
The FBI didn’t arrest Larry Nassar for nearly 14 months after they were first approached by Team USA gymnasts about his abuse.
- Yahoo Sports
Brewers place Christian Yelich on IL due to back strain amid strong start
Yelich had been having an incredible start to the season.
- TechCrunch
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fines BloomTech for false claims
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in an order on Tuesday that BloomTech, the for-profit coding bootcamp previously known as the Lambda School, deceived students about the cost of loans, made false claims about graduates’ hiring rates and engaged in illegal lending masked as "income sharing" agreements with high fees. The order marks the end of the CFPB's investigation into BloomTech's practices and the start of the agency's penalties on the organization. The CFPB is permanently banning BloomTech from consumer lending activities and its CEO, Austen Allred, from student lending for a period of 10 years.
- Engadget
NASA confirms its space trash pierced Florida man’s roof
On March 8, a piece of space debris plunged through a roof in Naples, FL, ripped through two floors and (fortunately) barely missed the son of homeowner Alejandro Otero. On Tuesday, NASA confirmed the results of its analysis of the incident.
- Yahoo Sports
Orioles officially call up top-ranked prospect Jackson Holliday, who will wear Cal Ripken Sr.'s No. 7
Jackson Holliday, the top pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, will join the Orioles on Wednesday.
- Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani scandal: The 5 most surprising revelations of Ippei Mizuhara's criminal complaint
Ippei Mizuhara allegedly stole $16 million to help pay for his gambling habit that included 19,000 illegal bets.
- Yahoo TV
'Quiet on Set' directors are 'committed to continuing the investigation' into allegations of toxic culture at Nickelodeon
The directors of the docuseries talk about the bonus episode — with new interviews with Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, Bryan Hearne and Shane Lyons — and promise to continue providing "a home to those who want to share their stories."
- Yahoo Sports
A's reach deal to play in Sacramento while waiting for Las Vegas stadium
The A's will head to Las Vegas by way of Sacramento.
- Yahoo Sports
The A’s are going to Sacramento, a Marlins fire sale & the good, the bad and the Uggla
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the A’s moving to Sacramento, the Marlins possibly becoming sellers very soon and give their good, bad and Uggla’s from this week in baseball.