Dr. Leslie Hendeles began prodding the Food and Drug Administration to reject a decongestant in cold medicines when he had a mop of curly red hair and Bill Clinton had just become president. By the time opposition to the drug had coalesced, Dr. Hendeles was appearing, at age 80, as an expert to testify before…
Did you know that your old router can be a gold mine for hackers? If you don’t erase your personal data from it before disposing of it, you could expose yourself to a number of problems, including identity theft, fraud, and cyberattacks. Many people might not know how to properly wipe and reset your router…
Porsche-owned Fazua has made lots of strides in the e-bike world in recent years. Its super lightweight and compact e-bike drive is popular not only among weight weenies, but performance-oriented riders, as well. Being the driver of technology that it is, Fazua has released a recent update for its Ride 60 system that unlocks improved…
As Hurricane Lee churned closer to coastal New England on Friday, with winds expected to intensify by nightfall, cruise ships sought refuge in Portland, Maine, and homeowners in Provincetown, Mass., piled sandbags. An arborist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, fielded dozens of calls from residents expecting tree damage. And in Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape…
This week, Mayor Eric Adams released proposed guidelines for Local Law 97, trailblazing climate legislation that limits fossil fuel emissions from the large buildings that produce about 70 percent of greenhouse gases in New York City. Not everyone was happy with the proposed rules. Much of the criticism was focused on an option that would…
Rivian appears to be the strongest young EV startup in the United States right now, noticeably outpacing other new brands. According to the registration data from Experian (via Automotive News), Rivian‘s new EV registrations in July amounted to 2,783, which is above the monthly average of 2,596 in the first half of the year. The…
The Tibet region of China is home to the tallest mountains in the world, and Porsche just climbed one. No, there isn’t a 911 conquering Mount Everest, but a Taycan Cross Turismo did recently plant a Porsche crest at the top of Hongtu Daban in Tibet, cresting at 17,569 feet. According to Porsche, it’s enough…
The British government and Tata Steel on Friday announced a 1.25-billion-pound package, or about $1.6 billion, to cut emissions and financial losses at Tata’s steel mill — the country’s largest — at Port Talbot in Wales, potentially putting many of the plant’s 4,000 jobs at risk. The government said the package would help clean up…
Tesla has removed the Texas-built, entry-level Model Y AWD trim from its online configurator in the United States. As usual when something like this happens, the company hasn’t provided an explanation for the move. Known simply as the Model Y AWD or the Model Y from Texas – not Standard Range or Long Range –…
Tesla has strong brand loyalty, but Rivian and Lucid are beginning to lure some Tesla owners away, according to a new study from S&P Global Mobility. Most Tesla owners stay with the brand, the study found. A whopping 72.8% of Model 3 owners replace their cars with another Tesla, as do 59.9% of Model S…
