Here’s what we have for you today:
• Health condition
• Hybrid balance
• Speed of light
How pharmacies in the US share health records
Unwarranted: According to the US Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, big name pharmacies in the US have been shown to have provided medical records of customers at the request of law enforcement without needing a warrant.
Public opinion: A survey by the American Medical Association in 2022 has revealed that 94% of the 1,000 patients it questioned want companies to be held legally accountable for how their health information is used.
Ungoverned practices: While at the moment lawmakers have asked for Xavier Becerra in the letter to strengthen preexisting HIPAA regulations.
Hybrid cars in the United States
Distant future: General Motors has a goal to offer all-electric vehicles by 2035.
Catching up: Ford plans to double sales of its V-6 hybrid model during the 2024 model year to roughly 20% in the US.
Current status: Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia account for 9 out of 10 hybrid sales in the US.
Faster internet speed in space
Light project: Amazon announced it successfully tested the laser link tech for its Kuiper internet satellites.
Surrounding earth: The scope of the network is planned to consist of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit.
Building cost: Amazon plans to spend north of $10 billion to build Kuiper.