Elon Musk’s Tesla pulls plug on Autopilot system — here’s why

Tesla on Thursday discontinued its basic driver-assistance system, Autopilot, in Canada and the US, in an attempt to push customers toward a more advanced version of the technology branded as Full Self-Driving (Supervised). The company had last week said it would stop offering FSD as a one-time $8,000 purchase from February 14, meaning customers will only be able to access the software through a monthly subscription priced at $99. Tesla’s online vehicle configuration pages showed that new cars come only with Traffic Aware Cruise Control, a feature that maintains a set speed and follows traffic at a safe distance. Autosteer, which previously worked…

Wall Street plays catch-up on solo 401(k)s as self-employment surges

Wall Street is playing catch-up to the US’ self-employment boom as institutional investors rush to package and sell solo 401(k)s to a new class of high-earning independent workers. JPMorgan Chase, Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard are leading the push into solo 401(k)s, with banks and asset managers looking to capitalize on…

LeBron James is still dealing with criticism 23 years into his NBA career

It was painful to watch.  LeBron James was in this position?  The guy who resuscitated the Los Angeles Lakers after a six-year playoff drought had to field questions about his relationship with Jeanie Buss? The guy who won the team their first championship in 10 years had to address reported criticism…

Josh Allen heavily involved in Bills’ head coaching search

Josh Allen is playing an active role in the Bills’ search for a new head coach. The 2024 NFL MVP has been a “constant in every single interview” and “is sitting in on everything,” according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Bills, who fired Sean McDermott following Sunday’s loss in…

Surprising new way cigarettes are harmful — and not just to smokers

One more reason to kick butts. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, according to the CDC, causing everything from cancer to lung disease to heart disease. Second hand smoke, too, has serious risks — as does the lesser-known thirdhand smoke, which clings to surfaces and…

Michael Irvin’s wild cocaine denial after viral Miami sideline outbursts

Michael Irvin said his phone was blowing up with messages letting him know that some thought he was high on cocaine during the national championship game Monday. The Dallas Cowboy legendary wide receiver, who is a proud Hurricanes alum, was trolled over his “belt-to-ass” celebration and sideline antics as Miami’s…

Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ during signing ceremony in Davos

President Trump unveiled his Board of Peace charter that created “peace in the Middle East” and vowed to end more wars during a ceremony in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Trump opened his remarks by calling the ceremony a “very exciting day.” “We have Peace in the Middle East, no one…

Islanders’ fourth line undergoes a change: ‘Gut feeling’

SEATTLE — The Islanders’ fourth line has been their most consistent trio throughout the last couple of weeks, so it counted as a surprise that Kyle MacLean, Casey Cizikas and Marc Gatcomb were together no more on Wednesday against the Kraken. Instead, MacLean was moved up to play on Cal…

Jordan Clarkson’s playing time dwindling in Knicks’ bolstered rotation

With the Knicks finally at full strength, Jordan Clarkson’s playing time has disappeared.  He did not enter the Knicks’ historic 120-66 rout of the Nets on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden until the start of the fourth quarter for garbage time, with the Knicks already leading by 32. That…

Cellphone health risks are focus of new government study: ‘Very concerned’

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a study on whether radiation from cellphones could harm Americans’ health. “The FDA removed web pages with old conclusions about cellphone radiation while HHS undertakes a study on electromagnetic radiation and health research to identify gaps in knowledge, including on new technologies,…

Islanders end long road trip with a dud in listless loss to Kraken

SEATTLE — Throughout a trip that everyone in the organization seemed to agree was the longest of their careers, the Islanders had done an excellent job of not letting the extended time on the road get to them.  The operative word in that sentence: had.  Because on Wednesday night in…

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