The recent scandal involving William Wragg has sent shockwaves through the political landscape in the UK. Wragg, who was previously a member of the Conservative party, has “voluntarily” given up the party whip and will now sit as an independent MP in the Commons. This decision came after it was revealed that Wragg had shared
General Motors’ Cruise self-driving vehicle unit announced a redeployment of cars on U.S. roadways after a halt in operations since October. The relaunch began with a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in Phoenix, marking a shift from their previous use as robotaxis. The company stated that the redeployed vehicles will now focus on creating maps
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will honor George Lucas with the Honorary Palme d’Or on May 25, recognizing his outstanding career in cinema. Known as one of the greatest figures in contemporary cinema, Lucas is praised for his ability to combine great entertainment and innovation, mythology and modernity, as well as cinephilia and technology. The
Google has been making strides in enhancing the user experience on Android devices with the upcoming release of Android 15. One of the anticipated features in Android 15 is Private Space, which was first mentioned in a report back in December 2023. While the initial information about Private Space was limited, a recent report sheds
Recent research has indicated that fecal transplants, also known as fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs), from healthy donors have shown promise in improving motoric symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. A clinical trial conducted by a research team in Belgium revealed that early stage Parkinson’s patients who received FMTs exhibited a mild but significant enhancement in symptoms
Analysts are bullish on the potential for India’s market capitalization to reach $40 trillion in the next 20 years. This optimism is driven by stronger investor confidence and robust economic growth in the country. Chief economist Sujan Hajra believes that hitting the $40 trillion mark is easily achievable, citing India’s strong economic growth and stable
Tesla recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer who tragically died in a car crash involving his Tesla Model X SUV with Autopilot engaged. The settlement came as jury selection and a trial were set to begin in a California Superior Court. By settling, Tesla managed
Robert Downey Jr. recently won an Academy Award for his role in the film “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan. During the Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Downey Jr.’s past struggles with addiction, referring to the award night as “one of the highest points” of his career. However, Downey Jr. seemed unfazed by
The aviation industry has been hit hard by the global pandemic, and Spirit Airlines is no exception. In an attempt to boost liquidity, the budget airline announced on Monday that it will be deferring deliveries of new Airbus planes and furloughing about 260 pilots. These drastic measures are aimed at securing a profitable future for
Recent research has shed light on the potential connection between vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy and wheezing in children, particularly those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy. A secondary analysis of clinical trial data indicated that improved airway function may mediate this association. Longitudinal analyses revealed that children whose mothers took vitamin C showed significantly higher