New York City has all the right traits to make it ideal terrain for robotaxis like those being developed by Amazon-owned Zoox. Few people in the Big Apple own cars, and residents rely on public transit and ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft. “It is the Holy Grail for the business,” Zoox CEO Aicha Evans said on stage at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference in Park City, Utah, on Tuesday. “But it’s not easy.” There’s one big problem for Zoox and other robotaxi companies eager to expand into the Northeast: snow. Zoox’s autonomous driving technology operates via mapping, Evans explained, and…
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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA forward Bam Adebayo (13) dunks on Canada in the first quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Team USA ran away from Serbia for a 105-79 exhibition game victory on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to improve to 3-0 on the team’s pre-Olympics tour. Bam Adebayo scored at will — inside and out — and helped Anthony Davis make life difficult for Serbian star and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Davis had six blocks, including a pin off the glass at the 8-minute mark in…
North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants.Representatives from 28 African and European countries have met in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, to discuss ways to address irregular migration. In his opening remarks at the beginning of the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum on Wednesday, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said countries “have a moral responsibility” towards the people “who cross the desert and the sea” hoping to reach Europe. The North African country is a main departure point for refugees and migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan African countries, risking dangerous sea journeys to seek better…
Screenshot: The Wall Street Journal Youtube The evidence of incompetence on behalf of the Secret Service in handling the rally that resulted in Donald Trump nearly being assassinated is growing by the hour. Various reports have discovered that Trump’s security team was understaffed and they failed to secure a rooftop from an obvious prime area for a shooter because it was too sloped and created a safety hazard. Videos and images have shown the shooter was spotted nearly 30 minutes before the attack, and multiple bystanders pointed out his presence on the roof. And still, the Secret Service failed to stop him. Now, CNN…
We won’t sugarcoat it: most Prime Day deals aren’t all that exciting. Amazon has a knack for running perpetual sales and advertising deep discounts, some of which aren’t all that different than what you might see throughout the rest of the year. The good news is that there are still plenty of gadgets and gizmos worth shelling out for, the bulk of which we expect to stick around until midnight tonight (fingers crossed).Below, you’ll find the very best deals spotted by The Verge’s crack team of curators. There are smart home gadgets aplenty, gaming gear galore, and a whole lot…
A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes. About 7 million people went roughly two hours with no 911 service. Such crashes have become more of a feature than a bug in the nation’s fragmented emergency response system. Outages have hit at least eight states this year. They’re emblematic of problems plaguing emergency communications due in part to wide…
43 minutes agoBy Thanyarat Doksone & Kelly Ng, in Bangkok and SingaporeRoyal Thai PolicePolice say they found traces of cyanide in all six tea cupsCyanide has been found in the blood of all six people who died in a luxury hotel suite in Bangkok, say doctors after examining their bodies.Based on the initial post-mortem examination, they say there is “no other cause” that would explain their deaths “except for cyanide”. But further tests are being carried out to determine the “intensity” of the deadly chemical and to rule out any other toxins.Forensic investigators had earlier found traces of cyanide on the teacups…
Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) gestures towards the crowd following a play during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Beverley announced on his podcast Tuesday that he is leaving the NBA to play next season in Israel. The 36-year-old free agent guard is a three-time NBA All-Defensive selection and a veteran of 666 regular-season games and 71 more playoff games. Beverley said he plans to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv…
Another 200 Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti under a United Nations-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the troubled Caribbean nation. The new batch that arrived on Tuesday brings the total to 400 Kenyan boots on the ground in the violence-ravaged capital of Port-au-Prince, Haitian sources said. The Kenyan contingent of what is shaping up to be a multinational mission has run into persistent legal challenges in Nairobi, where embattled President William Ruto is simultaneously trying to calm roiling antigovernment protests at home. More Kenyans are expected to arrive in the coming weeks and months…
What if you could turn all the bad emissions from fossil fuel-intensive industries into plastics, paints and more? That’s the dream behind Copenhagen-based climate tech startup Again, which has raised $43 million in Series A funding from Google Ventures (the venture arm of Google parent Alphabet) and HV Capital, Fortune exclusively reveals. The company will use the funds to devote more resources to researching food and feed products that can be made of carbon dioxide. Cofounder Max Kufner told Fortune that the company plans to roll out its first operations by the end of 2025 or early 2026 at the…
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times’ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. Mashable Top Stories So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and…
Compensation can be difficult when airlines cancel flights due to weather, crew scheduling, maintenance or other reasons. However, you’ll often face steep fees when making changes or canceling your reservations. Fortunately, many airlines have permanently waived these fees for paid and award tickets.For airlines that still impose fees, there are strategies to minimize or avoid them, such as taking advantage of schedule changes or travel waivers. Here are some tips on how you can dodge fees when changing and canceling award tickets.Overview of change and cancellation feesZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYAlthough legacy U.S. carriers no longer charge change fees on most…