Two major California agencies that oversee the regulation of robotaxis have confirmed that they have not been contacted by Tesla concerning its intentions to launch a new robotaxi product. Despite Elon Musk’s announcement about revealing a robotaxi service in August, the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission have not received
In a recent analysis of hospital websites, it was found that nearly all of them transferred user information to third parties, raising concerns over privacy policies. The study, led by Matthew McCoy, PhD, and his team from the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that almost one-third of the hospital websites did not have a privacy policy
Recently, tensions have escalated between China and its neighboring countries, particularly the Philippines and Japan, over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines came together for a trilateral summit at the White House to address Beijing’s increased pressure on Manila in the region. These tensions have raised concerns
Apple shares saw a significant increase of 4.3% on Thursday, reaching a share price of $175.04. This marks the best day for Apple since May 5, 2023. The rise came during a positive day for technology stocks, particularly those in the artificial intelligence sector. The Nasdaq Composite also experienced a boost, rising by 1.77%. However,
Caroline Flack’s mother, Chris Flack, believes that her daughter’s celebrity status played a significant role in the Metropolitan Police’s decision to charge the TV presenter with domestic abuse. The lack of a written rationale for pushing the charge raises questions about the motives behind the prosecution. The pressure and scrutiny that come with being a
As banks gear up to report their quarterly earnings, the contrast between large-scale financial institutions and smaller regional banks becomes increasingly apparent. With the Federal Reserve reevaluating its stance on interest rates, the dynamics of the banking sector are bound to shift. The once widely anticipated rate cuts have now dwindled, leaving larger banks in
After the success of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the prodigal Prince has returned once again in a new 2D action-platforming rogue-lite title called The Rogue Prince of Persia. Developed by Evil Empire, the game features a colourful and cartoony art style, offering players a familiar mix of platforming and action combat that the
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the significance of the United States continuing to take on a prominent role in global affairs. He highlighted the current threats to democracy and the economic order that are shaping the world’s future. Kishida stressed the necessity of the U.S. maintaining its leadership position to navigate through the challenges
Recent breakthrough research conducted at Uppsala University in Sweden has unveiled a groundbreaking new class of antibiotics that show potential in combating drug-resistant bacterial infections. This new antibiotic targets the double membrane that envelops gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, which are known to cause a variety of severe infections. Unlike traditional
The latest addition to Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked is none other than Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage. He is set to bring to life the character of Dr. Dillamond in this highly anticipated movie. Dinklage joins an already star-studded cast that includes Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Michelle Yeoh as