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41+ min ago (591+ words) It's finally happening. After years of promises, missed timelines dating back to the "Autonomy Day" in 2019, and endless iterations of "Full Self-Driving" (FSD), a Tesla vehicle has been spotted driving on public roads in Austin without anyone in the driver's seat or a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Elon Musk has confirmed that Robotaxi testing has officially commenced. This is undeniably a step forward for the company's autonomy ambitions. But it is also a terrifying leap of faith, given the complete lack of safety data proving the system is ready for this. The sighting, captured over the weekend by locals in Austin, shows what appears to be a specially outfitted Model Y, presumably a testbed for the upcoming dedicated Robotaxi platform, navigating city streets. The steering wheel is turning, the car is moving, and the driver's seat and front…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (366+ words) An X user recorded a Tesla Model Y driving through Austin's streets on Sunday that appears to show no one, not even a safety monitor, inside. Since Tesla launched its robotaxi in Austin in June, the driverless cars have always included a human in the passenger seat. The video generated a fair amount of excitement online from Tesla watchers, some of whom immediately went to their app to order a robotaxi to see whether it would include a safety monitor (they did). Tesla CEO Elon Musk later said on Sunday that the company is now testing driverless taxis without human safety operators, though it appears not yet on actual paying customers. "Testing is underway with no occupants in the car," Musk wrote in response to the X user who posted the original video. Tesla itself responded to the video with "Just…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (453+ words) PNC Financial Services has gotten regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Colorado-based FirstBank. The $4.1 billion deal has now received the go-ahead from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Colorado Division of Banking, PNC said in a Friday (Dec. 12) news release." "Final regulatory approval of this acquisition marks an important milestone for PNC as we continue to expand our coast-to-coast franchise and bring our full breadth of capabilities to more customers and communities," said William S. Demchak, chairman and chief executive officer of PNC. "We look forward to welcoming FirstBank's employees and clients to PNC." PNC said it expects the transaction to close on or about Jan. 5, 2026, pending the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. After closing, PNC will integrate FirstBank into its national platform, including its treasury…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (271+ words) LA MESA, Calif. " If you're driving through La Mesa, you may notice a new bump in the road - literally. The City of La Mesa is testing temporary speed humps on Date Avenue near City Hall and the police station as part of a'pilot program aimed at slowing traffic and improving neighborhood safety. Unlike traditional concrete speed humps, these are made of rubber composite material. They're temporary, can be moved, and are already on the road, giving drivers a chance to experience them. The humps are built for speeds of about 20 miles per hour. La Mesa Mayor Mark Arapostathis said the flexibility allows the city to test traffic-calming measures in different neighborhoods. "We can deploy them when we can see and get data from that neighborhood [on] how speed humps have effectively calmed traffic, and if it goes further, they may…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago (205+ words) One person has been confirmed dead following a bee attack on supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai District after a campaign programme on Sunday, December 14. Confirming the incident to Citi News, the NDC's Kpandai Constituency Secretary, Mr. Robert, said the attack occurred shortly after the party concluded its campaign activities. The deceased, identified as a chief from one of the communities in the district, was reportedly riding a motorbike when a swarm of bees attacked him. In the ensuing panic, he dismounted and attempted to flee but was beaten to death amid the confusion. Some residents have attributed the incident to spiritual causes, describing it as a curse. However, authorities are yet to comment on these claims. The incident comes amid heightened political activity in Kpandai, where the Electoral Commission has scheduled a parliamentary election rerun…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago (414+ words) PHOENIX " The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently voted to increase fundings to its animal care and control donation pool and form a nonprofit to support pets in shelters. The board on Wednesday approved the fund will increase in capacity to upwards of $350,000 so the nonprofit, called The Friends of Animal Care and Control, can get off the ground. It seeks to ease "the pressure on public resources" in aiding its animal care agency, according to a Wednesday press release. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) over the past eight years has helped more than 90% of its pets find forever homes. "I want to build a community where every dog has a home," District 2 Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Thomas Galvin said. "Providing a funding source for county animal shelters beyond what's allocated in the general fund not…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago (1289+ words) Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September, but a new book by the late conservative commentator and activist has just been released. This excerpt from "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" is a deeply personal confession and call to arms. "I am humbled by and grateful for the incredible support for my husband's final book. Charlie was so proud of this book and finished it only one month before he was taken away from us. I wanted to make sure we honored him, and I feel so tremendously blessed to share his final words with you," his widow, Erika Kirk, tells The Post. It was summer 2021. By all objective measures, my life was in perfect order: I had just married that May; I was traveling the country with my new, beautiful wife, Erika;…...

10+ hour, 1+ min ago (395+ words) Left inset: Frederick Durham (Upson County Sheriff's Office). Right inset: Margaret Dubinion (Upson Beacon/Obituary). Background: Frederick Durham being taken into custody for the murder of Margaret Dubinion (WAGA/YouTube). A Georgia man told cops he killed his girlfriend after she started "disrespecting him by calling him vulgar names" " beating and strangling her to death " before wrapping her up in a comforter and stuffing the'woman into a suitcase. He then left for work and "went to buy lottery tickets," according to prosecutors. Frederick Durham, of Upson County, was found guilty last week of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and concealing the death of another in connection with the brutal slaying, according to the Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. Durham was sentenced to serve life in prison without parole. He was accused of killing his girlfriend, Margaret Dubinion, in…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago (188+ words) Maricopa County announced it's looking to create a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting shelter pets. The funding received would support services like spay and neutering and vaccinations. The nonprofit is called Friends of Animal Care and Control. And the goal is to raise funds for homeless pets in the community, while easing pressure on public resources. Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin says the county has a responsibility to protect animals. "We have to take care of dogs. That is a mandate for county services " just like it is for public safety, just like it is for air quality," he said. Galvin says the number of homeless pets fluctuates throughout the year. "We try to get them back into their homes of their owners, but many times we're unable to do that. Also, during periods of economic unease or during…...

10+ hour, 28+ min ago (98+ words) AVONDALE, Ariz. " A crash in Litchfield Park has left one person dead and sent another person to the hospital, according to authorities. The Avondale Police Department said the two-vehicle crash happened just before 1 a.m. Sunday near Camelback and Litchfield roads. When crews got to the scene, one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames. Fire crews pronounced the driver of one of the vehicles dead at the scene. The second driver was taken to the hospital. An update on that person's condition is not available. The roadway in the area of the crash is closed....