AUTONOMOUS CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
Florida excavation company Tomahawk announced that it's planning to roll out autonomous dump trucks to help with the construction of a housing development. The trucks are made by California-based company Teleo, which says full automation on construction vehicles is still years away, but that its truck can operate with limited supervision by a human operator.
SUNNY D WITH ALCOHOL
SunnyD, known for its popularity among kids, is releasing an alcoholic seltzer drink. The SunnyD Vodka Seltzer comes in a four-pack for $9.99 and will begin sales at Walmart on Saturday, March 11. Each drink is 95 calories. The company joins a growing number of drink brands that have released an alcoholic option to keep up with rising demand for hard seltzers.
A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said.
As more U.S. states legalize cannabis, more people are using it, and that includes seniors. While doctors say cannabis can prove beneficial for some individuals 65 and older, it comes with some risks. Here with more is Cheddar News Senior Reporter Chloe Aiello.
Real estate agent Abdul Muid, founder and principal of Ivey North, shares his checklist for finding an apartment with Cheddar News correspondent Shannon LaNier:
Renters are still struggling to find great apartments at reasonable prices, with 19 million renters spending at least third of their income on housing. Cheddar News correspondent Shannon LaNier visits Brooklyn, a hotbed for pricey apartments, and speaks with real estate agent Abdul Muid, founder and principal of Ivey North.
Credit Suisse violated a plea agreement with U.S. authorities by failing to report secret offshore accounts that wealthy Americans used to avoid paying taxes, U.S. lawmakers said Wednesday.
France may make it mandatory for influencers to tell followers if they refilter their Instagram photos. A proposed bill would require people to label their filtered and retouched images and videos with the goal of limiting their "destructive psychological effects" on social media users.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved selling overdose antidote naloxone over-the-counter, marking the first time a opioid treatment drug will be available without a prescription.
Unpacking the clean beauty trend
A Maryland appellate court on Tuesday reinstated Adnan Syed's murder conviction and ordered a new hearing in the case.
Millions of Americans could lose access to Medicaid on April 1, and Joe Dunn, senior vice president of public policy at the National Association of Community Health Centers, joined Cheddar News' anchor Shannon LaNier to discuss what this means for public health.
