Friday’s Real Time With Bill Maher was the last episode to air before the show takes a month-long break. (It’ll return on July 29.) Given the week’s Supreme Court decisions, Maher and his guests had no shortage of topics to choose from — but the overall effect was more understated than one might expect. Maher addressed the way that the aforementioned legal rulings represented a break from the status quo many Americans had thought would never change. From there, he spoke about considering returning to his running “I know why you’re happy” gag, but commented that it wasn’t the week for it. “If you’re keeping score at home, it’s Guns 1, Women 0,” he said. And from there, Maher talked about Trump’s influence lingering after he left office. “He’s like a fart with bad hair,” said Maher. Maher went on to discuss Clarence Thomas’s concurring opinion and the continuing revelations from the January 6 hearings. Perhaps the most charged moment happened when Maher alluded to the testimony … [Read more...] about Bill Maher Addressed an Eventful Political Week on “Real Time”
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Court grants bail to cosplay blackmailer
Suspect Piyabutr Urai-ngam, 27, is arrested on suspicion of blackmailing girls through use of their nude photos, at his house in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani province, on Thursday morning. (Photo supplied) A man alleged to be involved in the suicide of a minor after having blackmailed her into sending explicit images of herself was released by the Criminal Court Saturday on 50,000-baht bail. Police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) took Piyabutr Urai-ngam, 27, to the court to seek approval for the first round of his detention. Bail was opposed by authorities who reasoned that the case carried a severe penalty, and the suspect poses a flight risk. The suspect, who worked as a call centre operator at a communications firm, was arrested at a house in tambon Khu Khot of Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani province, on Thursday morning. He has been charged with possession of child pornography for sexual and commercial purposes. Despite police opposition, the … [Read more...] about Court grants bail to cosplay blackmailer
Govt Issues Notification For ‘Bharat New Car Assessment Programme’
As per the notification dated 24th June 2022, Bharat New Car Assessment Programme rating will provide consumers with an indication of the level of protection offered to occupants by evaluating the vehicle in the areas of (a) Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) (b) Child Occupant Protection (COP) and (c) Safety Assist Technologies (SAT). The vehicle shall be assigned a star rating from one to five stars, based on scoring against various tests undertaken as per the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197. Also Read: Nitin Gadkari Approves Bharat NCAP; Cars In India To Get Safety Rating Based On Crash Tests With the issuance of the notification, the government has inserted a new rule 126E in CMVR (Central Motor Vehicles Rules), 1989 regarding the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said in a statement on Saturday. The new rule is applicable on Type Approved motor vehicles of category M1 [motor vehicles used for the carriage of … [Read more...] about Govt Issues Notification For ‘Bharat New Car Assessment Programme’
Newey recalls how op came with chance of brain damage
Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey has detailed how he turned down an operation after fracturing his skull in a cycling accident last year, after doctors said there was a small chance of him getting brain damage during the procedure. Newey suffered serious injuries after plunging six feet off a cycle path a night while with wife Amanda, suffering multiple skull fractures combined with chipping a bone above his eye muscle after hitting his head on a stony beach. Amanda described towards the end of last year about how “miraculous” his recovery was, but the Red Bull technical boss decided to press on with the job at hand after taking time off to recuperate. “No, I’m sufficiently pig-headed that it didn’t change much,” Newey told the Evening Standard when asked if easing his workload crossed his mind in the aftermath of his incident. He had a round of craniotomy surgery to repair the damage to his skull – returning to the pit wall virtually just 10 days later – … [Read more...] about Newey recalls how op came with chance of brain damage
Toyota bZ4X Already Recalled For Wheels That Could Come Off
Listen to this article Toyota has just started selling the bZ4X this year but it's now facing a recall. According to a voluntary safety recall issued by the automaker, its first mass-produced EV is facing an issue that causes its wheels to fall off. Affected owners have already been notified through various channels – including email, phone calls, and first-class mail – instructing them not to drive their vehicles. The Subaru Solterra , which was developed and being produced side-by-side with the Toyota bZ4X , is also part of the said recall. However, since there haven't been any Solterra units delivered to dealers and retailers, no Subaru owners are involved in the said recall. Gallery: 2023 Toyota bZ4x 58 Photos The cause of the issue is still under investigation. However, Toyota has recorded three instances involving wheels coming off – one from … [Read more...] about Toyota bZ4X Already Recalled For Wheels That Could Come Off
BIS Issues ‘Performance Standards’ For Two-Wheeler EVs
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the central standards setting agency under the Consumer Affairs Ministry of the Government of India, has formulated minimum performance standards required for electric vehicles in India. The performance standars have been formulated at a time when several incidents of fire in electric vehicles have raised safety concerns among consumers. Investigations ordered by the government are already underway into the recent spate of incidents of fire in EVS. According to the BIS, standards have been released for test specifications for lithium ion battery packs and systems. Multiple electric vehicles from across many major brands have been involved in incidents in the past few months. Also Read: Tata Swings Into Action To Investigate Fire Involving A Nexon EV The standards incorporates the test procedure for the basic characteristic of performance, reliability and electrical functionality for the battery packs and system for either high power or … [Read more...] about BIS Issues ‘Performance Standards’ For Two-Wheeler EVs