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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed limits for three years but eventually reach the same strict standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The changes come as sales of zero-tailpipe emissions electric vehicles, needed to meet the standards, have begun to slow. The auto industry has cited lower sales growth in objecting to the EPA’s preferred standards unveiled last April as part of the most ambitious plan ever to cut…

The Apple App Store is currently the only way to download iOS apps.  Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple likes nothing better than calling all the shots on its products. For example, if you want an iPhone app, you have no choice but to get it from the Apple App Store. But that was then. And this is now. In the European Union (EU), going forward, the recently passed Digital Markets Act (DMA) has forced Apple to change its ways effective in March with the release of iOS 17.4. But that doesn't mean Apple is giving up its power easily.…

If there’s anything to know about Jason Momoa, it’s that the actor has no problem getting candid about himself at times. The Hollywood star doesn’t divulge every part of his personal life, though he does open up about certain topics from time to time. Momoa actually made waves this past week when he spoke about his current living situation. While discussing it, the Aquaman alum said that at this point, he doesn’t have a home. Now, he’s walking back those statements a bit, asking that fans take a step back and…

Government plans to further relax its approach to data storage, processing and transfer beyond its borders, a boon for global companies such as Alphabet Inc.'s Google as well as Indian firms seeking growth abroad.A draft version of a new privacy bill allows companies to export data to any country except those specifically named by New Delhi, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be named as the bill isn't yet public. A previous draft released publicly in November, conversely, restricted the export of data…

Manchester City football player Erling Haaland has revealed that he plays Minecraft to relax after games. In a recent post-match interview following his record-breaking Premier League game — where he scored the most goals in a single season against West Ham United — the footballer was asked about his mindset and mentioned that he likes to wind down with video games (via PCGamer). “I don’t think of this,” said Haaland. “I sleep tonight and then I think about three points against Leeds. I will go home now and play some…

Relax, about the rise to fame of the 80s pop group Frankie Goes to Hollywood, has been announced as in the works. The film will be directed by Bernard Rose, who directed the Relax music video, as well as films including Candyman and Ivans xtc.Callum Scott Howells, who rose to fame on It’s a Sin, Russell T Davies’s drama set during the Aids epidemic in the 80s and 90s, will play the band’s lead singer, Holly Johnson. His memoir, A Bone in My Flute, forms the basis for the film.Frankie Goes to Hollywood formed in 1980.…

Four main components on the Roscosmos segment of the International Space Station are pictured as the orbital outpost soared 260 miles above the Andes mountain range in Bolivia. From top to bottom, are the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module, the European robotic arm attached to Nauka, the Prichal docking module, and the Soyuz MS-23 crew ship. Credit: NASAExpedition 69 astronauts maintained life support gear and serviced science hardware on the <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt"…

Quordle 454 answer for April 23: Sunday's are supposed to be the day to relax. But the biggest obstacle to that is a Quordle puzzle. Yet, one can simply not solve a puzzle because the winning streak is extremely important. And anyway, it is so darned interesting. Thankfully, today's puzzle will not cause much of a hassle given how all of the words are relatively easy. You could solve them all on your own. But that does not mean taking any unnecessary risk that might cost you your streak. So, even if the puzzle is easy,…

HSBC has recently introduced what it calls a "more casual" uniform for its branch staff, including jumpsuits and jeans, "menopause-friendly" clothing, as well as "ethnic wear". The uniforms aim to make staff immediately visible to customers and also signal a clear corporate message of a friendly, approachable high street bank. Last year, Virgin Airlines announced that staff could wear any version they wish of its…

Image Source : AP Twitter first major social media platform to relax cannabis advertising policy In a groundbreaking move, Twitter has updated its ad policy to allow cannabis companies to advertise on its platform in the United States. The policy is the first of its kind by a social media platform in the US, marking a significant shift in the industry. Twitter's…