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'Extreme concern': Tesla recalls demanded over defective parts, pols slam Musk for customer blame

A Reuters report found that Tesla told NHTSA and customers that the frequent failures of defective parts in its electric vehicles were caused by driver “abuse,” such as hitting a curb.

Senator launches probe into bombshell PGA-LIV Golf deal with 'concerns' about Saudi Arabia's role

"PGA Tour’s agreement with (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) regarding LIV Golf raises concerns about the Saudi government’s role in influencing this effort and the risks posed by a foreign...

Husband of CT mom missing in Japan updates search efforts

Patricia “Pattie” Wu-Murad was last seen on the morning of April 10.

'Touched so many lives': Beloved Connecticut mom of three vanishes on pilgrimage trip in Japan

A Connecticut mother of three on a hiking pilgrimage in Japan went missing in a mountainous region a week ago and her frantic family is pleading for help.

March Madness continues: US Senator breaks leg celebrating UConn victory

US Senator Richard Blumenthal is expected to undergo surgery after he fractured his femur during a victory parade for the UConn Men's Basketball team in Hartford.

Last three UFOs shot down likely weren't Chinese spy devices, US says

US intelligence officials do not believe the three UFOs shot down over the weekend were tied to China's spy balloon program.

New bill would force airlines to pay bumped passengers $1,350

Airlines would be forced to pay passengers who are bumped from an oversold flight $1,350 under a new proposal introduced in the Senate in the wake of a Southwest Airlines...

Latest 'Twitter Files' reveal execs warned Dems of false Russian bot claims — but didn't tell public

The 14th installment of the "Twitter Files" show that the beleaguered social media platform was initially on the right side of history in a 2018 story involving supposed Russian bots.

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 2, 2023

Post readers sound off on criticism of Rep.-elect George Santos, who has been under fire for falsifying various elements of his background.

Twitter whistleblower to meet with Senate panel

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Sept. 13 with Twitter's former security chief Peiter "Mudge" Zatko to discuss allegations that the social media company misled regulators.

Former WWE ring girl to wrestle Conn. Sen. Richard Blumenthal at polls

Former WWE ring girl and Connecticut state Rep. Themis Klarides is the favorite in the GOP primary to take on Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

Sens. Blumenthal, Schumer have COVID -- as Dems race to pass smaller spending bill

Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced Monday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, one day after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was infected.

Google's ad business would be broken up under new bipartisan bills

The pair of bills would bar large companies from operating in multiple parts of the online ad supply chain — effectively ending what critics say is Google’s ability to act...

Senate bill targeting Apple and Google monopolies advances in landslide vote

A bipartisan bill that could cost Apple and Google billions of dollars by loosening the companies' "twin monopolies" over their app stores was advanced by a key Senate committee on...

Google's online ad business would be broken up under bill gaining bipartisan support

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is set to introduce a bill within weeks that would bar Google and other large tech firms from controlling multiple parts of the online ad supply...

Democratic Sen. Blumenthal gives Communism a boost

Proving what a dolt he truly is, Connecticut's Sen. Richard Blumenthal last weekend did his best to boost the Communist Party.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal asks Facebook exec to 'end finsta' at hearing

Sen. Richard Blumental asked a top Facebook executive on Thursday if the company would “commit to ending 'finsta'" – apparently unaware of the term's true meaning.

Senator calls for another hearing into FBI's handling of Larry Nassar probe

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the Department of Justice needs to answer why no criminal charges were brought against the FBI agents who allegedly failed to properly investigate the case.

Senators say Tesla's 'self-driving' claims are misleading, call for FTC probe

Tesla advertising for its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” features is misleading to consumers and should be investigated by the Federal Trade Commission, two US senators said Wednesday. 

Trump knocks Democrat senator's credibility after speaking out against Barrett

In his opening statement, Blumenthal told Barrett he would oppose her nomination because she will rule as justice if confirmed to strike down the Affordable Care Act.