House subcommittee advances 18 bills to protect minors online
Two of the key proposals, KOSA and COPPA 2.0, will move forward to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for a vote. Continue reading →
Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From data on summer school impacts to the Supreme Court denying an education-related case, what did you learn from our recent stories? Continue reading →
Peterbilt, Kenworth expand EV lineup with new medium-duty models
Peterbilt and Kenworth, both subsidiaries of global original equipment manufacturer PACCAR Inc., have announced expansions of their zero-emission vehicle portfolios with the introduction of multiple medium-duty electric truck models. The simultaneous announcements Tuesday are part of a larger commitment by both companies to provide zero-emission solutions across various...
Mexico’s heavy-truck exports plunges 22% as light-vehicle demand also dips
Mexico’s automotive industry posted sharp declines across cars, light trucks and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in November, as road blockades, labor stoppages and softer global demand disrupted factory operations and slowed exports. Heavy-duty truck exports dive 22% The country’s heavy-vehicle manufacturers — tractor-trailers, trucks and buses — recorded significant...
Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez to retire, COO John Diez named successor
Ryder System announced a leadership transition on Friday. CEO Robert Sanchez will retire at the close of the first quarter, handing the reins over to Chief Operating Officer John Diez. Following his retirement, Sanchez will transition to the role of executive chairman. “Robert has led the development and execution of Ryder’s balanced growth strategy to derisk the business,...
South Korean Police Raid Coupang Over Data Breach as CEO Resigns
The Coupang South Korean unit’s response will be spearheaded by an executive based in the US Continue reading →
ICO Fines LastPass £1.2m After 2022 Breach
The UK’s data protection regulator has fined password manager provider LastPass £1.2m after 2022 data breach Continue reading →
NCSC Plugs Gap in Cyber-Deception Guidance
The National Cyber Security Centre has released new learnings from a cyber deception pilot Continue reading →
Mutations in Mitochondrial Genes Ameliorate Pathology in Friedreich’s Ataxia Model
Scientists from Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute have been studying more effective ways of treating people living with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). People with this rare and progressive neuromuscular disorder are often diagnosed between the ages of five and 15 and live into their 30s or 40s. A key challenge is that there are no widely approved treatments for the...
Democrats’ ACA subsidy extension adds $83B to deficit, boosts insured: CBO
The plan to extend the more generous financial assistance for three years is expected to go up for a vote in the Senate Thursday, alongside a Republican alternative that would replace the subsidies. Continue reading →
Senate rejects competing health bills, setting up ACA subsidy lapse
The failure of bills from both sides of the aisle means enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans will likely expire at the end of the year. Healthcare groups urged lawmakers to extend the subsidies, noting premiums could skyrocket. Continue reading →
