As cars begin to drive themselves, the onus of liability gets murkier, which is creating new headaches for the insurance industry.
Why it matters: More than half of all new cars in the U.S. will offer hands-free driving by 2028, according to Telemetry's 2025 Assisted and Automated Driving Forecast.
For insurers, that means rethinking risk assessments based on whether humans or robots are driving and writing policies that separate driver liability from that of the vehicle itself.
Buying a car is the second-biggest purchase most Americans will ever make — and it can be one of the most complicated. Between choices in models, financing and paperwork, the process can be overwhelming.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set to announce the Trump administration's fusion roadmap at a Tuesday industry gathering, according to DOE officials.
Why it matters: Fusion — the power of the stars — is still early in its development, and federal government support will likely be essential for it to ever actually exist.
A days-long powerful, deadly storm was slamming the U.S. East Coast with heavy rains, coastal flooding and gusty winds into early Tuesday.
The big picture: The nor'easter that lashed the Carolinas over the weekend continued to hit communities across the Northeast and New England, with flooded streets in New Jersey, New York City and the surrounding region, which were under states of emergency Sunday into Monday evening.
