Disrupters dominated 2016 in politics and tech
Tom McDonald reviews a year of upheavals from national figures like Trump and Sanders to New Mexico shifts. GOP losses in the House give Democrats control in 2017 while corruption cases touch state offices. Technology and social media reshape culture, climate talk stalls, and Facebook data centers emerge as 2016’s landmark.
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Uber self driving test halted as California revokes permits
Uber’s San Francisco venture with 16 Volvo XC90s ends after the California DMV voids registrations, citing autonomous vehicle rules. Uber will test in another state, arguing its tech is driver assist not fully autonomous. The dispute hinges on the definition of autonomous and broader regulatory tensions with California.
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Farewell column ends long Career with Creators Syndicate
Thomas Sowell, 86, retires from his long running Creators Syndicate column. He cites aging, desire to focus on photography, and shifts in media and politics as reasons after decades of documenting events and sharing views with readers. He reflects on changes since 1930s America and urges learning from the past to shape a better future.
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