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Israel startup Urban Aeronautics announced this week that it's partnering with hydrogen fuel cell maker HyPoint to devise a hydrogen-powered flying car.

Chitty Chitty

"There was nothing on the books that would have allowed this type of vehicle on the road."

New Hampshire Passes Law That Allows Flying Cars

California has banned the creation of political deepfakes — clips manipulated to make it look like a politician said or did something they didn't.

Fake Views

But only under very specific circumstances.

New Law Makes It Illegal to Distribute Political Deepfakes

New York's state senate has passed a bill banning the recreational use of flamethrowers — but it may be a case of too little, too late.

Sorry, Elon

"Weapons of war do not belong in our backyards."

New York Senate Passes Flamethrower Ban

A House committee has decided that the U.S. does need a space-focused military branch, but that it should be called the Space Corps and not the Space Force.

Wait, What?

The name-changing amendment passed unanimously.

House Committee Kills "Space Force" in Favor of "Space Corps"

San Francisco has become the first U.S. city to pass a facial recognition ban, and the move has the potential to inspire others to follow suit.

First Domino

San Fran doesn't want local law enforcement to get its hands on the tech.

Tech Hub San Francisco First US City to Ban Facial Recognition

Lawmakers in the US have proposed a bill that would regulate in-game purchases for children's video games, signaling new efforts to protect gamers.

Pay to Play

In-game purchases like loot boxes can mirror the affects of gambling on the brain.

Lawmakers Want to Regulate Video Games Targeted at Children

China is considering a law that would make deepfakes illegal, a move that shows the world power is taking the threat the videos pose very seriously.

Deepfake News

It's concerned the videos could threaten national security.

China Wants to Make Deepfakes Illegal

The House Financial Services Committee voted 45 to 15 Thursday morning to advance the SAFE Banking Act to the House of Representatives for a vote.

Weed Wealth

Proponents say it'll prevent financial fraud while also making communities safer.

Bill Designed to Help Cannabis Industry Use Banks Moves Forward

Hawaii is currently considering a bill that would ban cigarette sales for anyone under the age of 100 starting in the year 2024.

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