Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine won backing from a panel of experts who advise U.S. regulators, setting the stage for its shot to be the second vaccine cleared in the U.S. in as many weeks.
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CVSA Roadcheck Shows 20.9% Vehicle Out-of-Service Rate
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day International Roadcheck event resulted in an overall vehicle out-of-service rate of 20.9% in North America. That marks an increase from 17.9% recorded last year.
December 17, 2020North Carolina Environmental Chief Michael Regan Tapped to Lead EPA
President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Michael Regan to lead the EPA, putting a North Carolina environmental regulator in line to chart national policy on combating climate change and pollution, according to people familiar with the matter.
December 17, 2020FMCSA Final Rule Adds Flexibility to CDL Skills Testing
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule to increase flexibility in the commercial driver license skills test process.
December 17, 2020Volkswagen Loses Top EU Court Case in Diesel Scandal
The European Union’s top court ruled that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to cheat on emission tests and cannot argue it was merely protecting car engines.
December 17, 2020Tesla Beats Detroit Rivals by Almost Two Years on Brake Safety
Tesla is the lone U.S. automaker to meet a commitment to equip all its models with automatic emergency braking almost two years ahead of schedule.
December 17, 2020US Jobless Claims Rise to 885,000 Amid Resurgence of Virus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September.
December 17, 2020ASCE Gives Utah C+ on Infrastructure Report Card
Utah earned a C+ on its most recent infrastructure report card, according to preliminary findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
December 17, 2020Amazon Alabama Workers Get Chance for First-in-US Union
Amazon .com Inc. workers at an Alabama warehouse were given the go-ahead by federal regulators to vote on whether to form what would be the first union at a U.S. facility of the e-commerce giant.
December 16, 2020Fed to Maintain Bond Buys Until Economy Improves
The Federal Reserve strengthened its commitment to support the U.S. economy, promising to maintain its massive asset purchase program until it sees “substantial further progress” in employment and inflation.
December 16, 2020