Ring, the Amazon-owned company, canceled its partnership with Flock Safety following mounting pressure and a controversial Super Bowl ad, according to The Verge. Meanwhile, United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan rocket experienced another booster problem shortly after liftoff from Florida's Space Coast, as reported by Ars Technica. In other news, Waymo is urging residents of Washington, D.C., to pressure city officials to allow its robotaxis to operate driver-free, according to Wired.
Ring's decision to end its collaboration with Flock Safety came after public scrutiny of the partnership, which involved integrating with the law-enforcement technology company. The Verge noted that the move was a response to pressure and a questionable Super Bowl ad.
ULA's Vulcan rocket, which experienced a booster issue, was carrying a batch of US military satellites. Ars Technica reported that the rocket twisted on its axis shortly after launch before recovering and continuing its ascent into orbit. Details of the booster problem remained unclear, and an investigation was underway. This incident followed a similar malfunction sixteen months prior, where a Vulcan rocket lost a booster nozzle.
Waymo, the self-driving developer, is seeking to expand its operations in Washington, D.C. The company sent an email message to residents, urging them to support new regulations that would allow its robotaxis to operate without drivers. Wired reported that Waymo has been pushing city officials for over a year to pass these regulations. The company has previously stated its intention to begin offering driverless rides in D.C. this year.
In other news, according to Wired, ICE is expanding across the US at breakneck speed. Also, a Trump administration official overruled FDA scientists to reject Moderna's flu shot, according to Ars Technica.
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