Waymo, the self-driving vehicle venture owned by Alphabet, has been making significant strides in the autonomous transportation sector. Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana recently announced on LinkedIn that the company is now providing over 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the United States. This milestone marks a significant increase from the 50,000 weekly paid trips reported
The dangers of plastic pollution on human health remain largely unknown, but the recent revelation that we are inadvertently ingesting minuscule plastic particles in our water has sparked widespread concern. Nanoplastics, measuring under a micrometer in size, have the potential to penetrate deep into our bodies, including our brains, raising significant alarm among researchers and
After a little over a year of being exclusively available on PS5, Final Fantasy XVI is making its way to PC on September 17. This announcement by publisher Square Enix has stirred up excitement among PC gamers who have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the latest numbered entry in the Final Fantasy
The recent sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily has left many in shock and disbelief. Among the missing individuals are Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo. Both Bloomer and Morvillo were recognized figures within their respective industries, adding to the sense of tragedy
Coming off of three seasons as a backup, Miller Moss has finally been named the starting quarterback for the USC Trojans. This announcement came from head coach Lincoln Riley, who selected Moss to take over the role previously held by standout Caleb Williams. Moss, a junior, has shown promise despite limited playing time, with only
In a gesture of support to the community affected by the Southport knife attack, the King is set to meet with children who survived the tragic incident. The meeting will be held at The Hart Space community centre, where the young people and their families will have the opportunity to speak with the monarch about
Alaska Airlines has announced that their plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines has successfully cleared the U.S. Justice Department. This significant milestone comes after the end of the antitrust regulators’ investigation period, which did not result in a lawsuit to block the $1.9 billion agreement between the two carriers. Now, both airlines await approval from the
J.J. Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, has been in talks with Warner Bros. Television to extend their film and TV deal that has been ongoing for a significant period of time. The company first signed a massive five-year pact with Warner Bros. back in 2019, but the relationship faced challenges following the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger
The use of adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) in a recent pilot study has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. This innovative approach, which utilizes personalized neural signals, was found to reduce the duration of symptoms by approximately 50% compared to conventional DBS methods. The study, although small in scale,
The Democratic National Convention is not just a gathering of politicians and delegates; it is also an opportunity for major campaign donors to enjoy special treatment and exclusive perks. Harris campaign donors are set to attend various VIP events throughout the convention, including private brunches, evening cocktail parties, and even a tour of Wrigley Field.