Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding

The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.

Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments

A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.

Most drivers fear autonomous cars, AAA study says

Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a AAA survey said that they fear autonomous vehicles, which is an increase of 13% compared to last year's study.

German ice cream parlor expands menu, offers cricket-flavored scoops

The parlor has a habit of creating flavors that are far outside Germans' typical preferences for strawberry, chocolate, banana and vanilla ice cream.

Tesla says it will cut the cost of next generation vehicles in half

Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.

Whataburger has nation's healthiest cheeseburger, according to study

Looks like Texas favorite, Whataburger, is about to be the nation's favorite after a study named it the healthiest fast-food chain cheeseburger

U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations

US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.

11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds

Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.