The Japan News Published 4:51 pm CDT, Saturday, September 22, 2018 Three-dimensional maps that enhance the accuracy of self-driving technology have been under development through cooperation between the public and private sectors. They are likely to be put into practical use by March 2019 for all expressways and other highways for automobiles that are about 30,000 kilometers in total in both directions. The 3-D maps will be sold to automobile manufacturers and other entities. The completion of the 3-D maps will become an important base for the practical use of self-driving cars by 2020, a goal the government has set to be realized. Self-driving technology requires three main functions: - A "cognitive function" to understand the locations of automobiles and their surrounding situations with cameras and sensors. - A "judgment function" to choose the appropriate response, depending on the situation, using artificial intelligence or other devices. - An "operational … [Read more...] about Japan developing 3-D maps aim to improve self-driving
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After attack in Iran, the US offers a muted response
Adam Taylor, The Washington Post Published 4:51 pm CDT, Saturday, September 22, 2018 In the hours after a suspected terrorist attack on a military parade in the Iranian city of Ahvaz on Saturday left more than two dozen dead, countries from around the world offered their sympathies to the victims. Some analysts wondered, however, why there wasn't a stronger response from the United States. Neither the White House nor the State Department released statements within the first few hours after the attack. When WorldViews contacted National Security Council spokesman Garrett Marquis on Saturday afternoon to ask if a statement from the White House would be coming, Marquis offered his own brief response. "The United States stands with the Iranian people and encourages the regime in Tehran to focus on keeping them safe at home," Marquis said in an emailed statement. The State Department later offered a statement from spokeswoman Heather Nauert, who said that the U.S. government … [Read more...] about After attack in Iran, the US offers a muted response
ezxFight at Santa Rosa high school football game leaves 1 girl stabbed
By Sarah Ravani Updated 4:50 pm CDT, Saturday, September 22, 2018 A girl was transported to the hospital Friday night with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries after getting stabbed at a high school football game in Santa Rosa, authorities said. A girl was transported to the hospital Friday night with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries after getting stabbed at a high school football game in Santa Rosa, authorities said. Photo: Bill Hutchinson / Click through to see violent crimes reported by Bay Area cities in 2016, starting with the cities that reported the highest incidents of violent crime. Statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2016. Click through to see violent crimes reported by Bay Area cities in 2016, starting with the cities that reported the highest incidents of violent crime. Statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2016. … [Read more...] about ezxFight at Santa Rosa high school football game leaves 1 girl stabbed
Woodbridge PD: Orange man had ‘inappropriate contact’ with minor
By Tara O'Neill Updated 4:50 pm CDT, Saturday, September 22, 2018 FILE PHOTO — Woodbridge police patch. FILE PHOTO — Woodbridge police patch. Photo: Contributed Photo / Woodbridge Police Department Photo: Contributed Photo / Woodbridge Police Department Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE PHOTO — Woodbridge police patch. FILE PHOTO — Woodbridge police patch. Photo: Contributed Photo / Woodbridge Police Department Woodbridge PD: Orange man had ‘inappropriate contact’ with minor 1 / 1 Back to Gallery WOODBRIDGE — An Orange resident was charged recently following an investigation from a 2014 incident in which he was accused of having inappropriate contact with a minor, … [Read more...] about Woodbridge PD: Orange man had ‘inappropriate contact’ with minor
US lawmakers scuttle plan to limit airline change fees
Updated 4:56 pm CDT, Saturday, September 22, 2018 WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have scuttled a plan to prohibit airlines from charging "unreasonable" fees for changing or canceling tickets. But U.S. House and Senate leaders say they will direct the Federal Aviation Administration to set minimum dimensions for passenger seats as part of a new spending bill. The bill also prohibits airlines from removing passengers against their will from overbooked flights. Lawmakers were crafting a compromise bill over the weekend in an effort to meet a Sept. 30 deadline. Airlines opposed efforts to crack down on changes fees, which are as high as $200 per ticket. Last year, U.S. carriers collected nearly $2.9 billion in change fees. The Senate supported limiting those fees. But Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts said Saturday the provision was left out after negotiations with House lawmakers. … [Read more...] about US lawmakers scuttle plan to limit airline change fees