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TechnologyWaymo to begin passenger rides in its new Ojai robotaxi
After several months of testing, Waymo is finally ready to invite non-employee passengers into its newest vehicle, the Zeekr RT minivan, which has been rebranded as Ojai . Waymo says it will begin…
WorldAntonio Costa to visit Western Balkans, Belgrade and Tivat final stops
European Council President Antonio Costa will travel to the Western Balkans next week to discuss opportunities and challenges regarding enlargement, gradual integration, regional cooperation…
WorldUS threatens to ‘aggressively’ target Oman if it facilities tolls for Hormuz
US threatens to ‘aggressively’ target Oman if it facilities tolls for Hormuz US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that Oman should know that the US will “aggressively” punish any…
War & ConflictsLoan growth in economy accelerates to 1.5% in April — Bank of Russia
Loan growth in economy accelerates to 1.5% in April — Bank of Russia
BusinessIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
The Iran war and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a key waterway through which about 20% of the global oil trade passed before the conflict — have triggered an oil supply shock on a…
BusinessGermany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
Germany's coalition government of Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) is seeking to overturn the central provision of the heating law introduced by the previous administration. The…
HealthER Visits for Tick Bites Highest in Over a Decade. How to Protect Yourself
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits. Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, a…
SportsWhy have Barca prioritised Gordon over Rashford?
SOURCE 1 (Sky Sports): Barcelona remain interested in another deal for Marcus Rashford regardless of the imminent signing of Anthony Gordon - but the Spanish club are targeting Julian Alvarez next.…
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View allWorldAntonio Costa to visit Western Balkans, Belgrade and Tivat final stops
European Council President Antonio Costa will travel to the Western Balkans next week to discuss opportunities and challenges regarding enlargement, gradual integration, regional cooperation…
WorldUS threatens to ‘aggressively’ target Oman if it facilities tolls for Hormuz
US threatens to ‘aggressively’ target Oman if it facilities tolls for Hormuz US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that Oman should know that the US will “aggressively” punish any…
WorldMandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed
Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed The UK government's vetting agency raised Peter Mandelson's associations with senior figures in Israel, China…
WorldUganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak
Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak | Ebola News | Al Jazeera Toggle Play Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak Uganda has closed its bo
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View allTechnologyWaymo to begin passenger rides in its new Ojai robotaxi
After several months of testing, Waymo is finally ready to invite non-employee passengers into its newest vehicle, the Zeekr RT minivan, which has been rebranded as Ojai . Waymo says it will begin…
TechnologyYouTube Introduces AI Custom Video Feed
YouTube launches a new AI feature for personalized video feeds. Users can create custom feeds based on specific interests or topics.
TechnologyVertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880
Luxury smartphone brand Vertu on Thursday unveiled a foldable phone powered by an AI agent that connects with enterprise software and coordinates workflows. The company is targeting executives who…
TechnologyThe golden age of handheld gaming is already over
For a few glorious years, a $399 portable gadget could run almost anything you’d want to play. In 2022, the Steam Deck finally made PC gaming portable and affordable. I played through the vast…
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Artificial IntelligenceThe Download: climate tech goes public and the AI Hype Index returns
SOURCE 1 (MIT Technology Review): This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Climate tech companies…
Artificial IntelligenceGoogle folds Display Ads into AI-first Demand Gen platform
Google is folding Display Ads into its AI-powered Demand Gen platform, marking the end of a long-standing digital advertising model. The Google Display Network (GDN) has been a staple of the open inte
Artificial IntelligenceExploring the Benefits of AI Bots for Forex Trading in Forex Markets
The foreign exchange market is really moving away from pure intuition and toward a space shaped by speed, data and precision. By using automated systems in your routine, you can approach volatility wi
Artificial IntelligenceThe Download: keeping up with AI, and the future of IVF
Plus: NASA unveiled plans for three uncrewed missions to the Moon this year. This is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world
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BusinessHormuz, Suez, Panama: Why one can't charge shipping fees
The Iranian regime has been accused of extortion and threats to global energy security after reports emerged that Tehran has begun charging up to $2 million (€1.7 million) per vessel for "safe…
BusinessIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
The Iran war and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a key waterway through which about 20% of the global oil trade passed before the conflict — have triggered an oil supply shock on a…
BusinessGermany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
Germany's coalition government of Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) is seeking to overturn the central provision of the heating law introduced by the previous administration. The…
BusinessGermany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war
Germany's coalition government of Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) is seeking to overturn the central provision of the heating law introduced by the previous administration. The…
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PoliticsGoogle employee charged with insider trading on Polymarket
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged a Google employee with insider trading on Polymarket. In a seven-page complaint filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York (SNDY), the Departm
PoliticsDOJ launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll: Reports
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple reports. CNN was the first t
PoliticsBipartisan group of former judges asks court to investigate Trump’s IRS deal
A group of former federal judges on Wednesday asked a federal court to reopen President Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), arguing that the administration circumvented the cou
PoliticsJoe Biden’s disastrous debate with Trump ‘frightened’ Jill Biden
Former first lady Jill Biden said then-President Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate performance against Donald Trump in 2024 “frightened” her because she thought he might be experiencing a medical episod
War & Conflicts
View allWar & ConflictsLoan growth in economy accelerates to 1.5% in April — Bank of Russia
Loan growth in economy accelerates to 1.5% in April — Bank of Russia
War & ConflictsControl Without Ownership: How China’s Party-Business Networks Dominate Indonesia’s Mineral Supply
In 2024, when Jiangsu Delong, the world’s second-largest stainless-steel producer, filed for bankruptcy, several Chinese firms and state-owned enterprises quietly absorbed its Indonesian assets.…
War & ConflictsA Sea Control Revolution?
In recent years, there has been a quiet revolution in maritime strategy that has seen navies increasingly expected to exert greater levels of control over more of the world’s oceans, more of the time.
War & ConflictsWhat Everyone is Missing About North Korea’s Reunification Strategy
When news broke that North Korea had revised its constitution , analysts in the West and across the Korean Peninsula rushed to declare it the formal death of Korean reunification as a policy…
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ScienceA Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
This map of the United States shows the most recent land disturbance detected in Landsat satellite imagery between 1988 and 2022, revealing patterns of both wild and human-directed change. NASA…
ScienceUK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
For centuries, the Cerne Abbas Giant has been hard to miss. The 55-metre chalk figure, cut into a hillside near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, shows a naked, club-wielding man whose outline…
ScienceNASA Develops Sensor to Improve Firefighter Safety
Alabama Forestry Commission wildland firefighter Jason Berry teaches NASA Wildland Fires Technology Program Manager Teresa Kauffman how to drive a fire bulldozer during a stakeholder event April…
ScienceReleased: NASA Goddard Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft
Timeline of the Landsat program, beginning with the launch of Landsat 1 in 1972. Landsat 10 is expected to launch in 2031. As the tenth Landsat mission, it will continue the legacy of the Landsat…