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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Zoox self-driving robotaxi in San Francisco, California, USA. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon’s self-driving division Zoox plans to begin testing self-driving cars in Dallas and Phoenix, the company announced Monday.First, Zoox will introduce a “small number” of refurbished products. toyota The company says the Highlander SUV will be driven by a human safety driver and will map the area before introducing toaster-shaped robotaxis. Dallas and Phoenix will allow Zoox to expose its technology to more expansive streets as well as more diverse and difficult weather conditions than the densely populated metropolitan areas it…
Many European leaders are walking a fine line between expressing limited support for U.S. military action against Iran and warning of regional conflagration. Not Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. He has been an outspoken critic of U.S. airstrikes, sparking anger and threats from the White House. But rather than back down, Sánchez and his government doubled down. Spain has important trade and investment relationships with the United States and NATO members. Four million Americans visited this country last year. And just this month, Amazon announced it would expand its investment in Spanish data centers to a total of nearly $40…
No. 10: He can withstand pressure.Not only has Travis been to four Super Bowls and won three of them (NBD!), but he also hosts Saturday Night Live, so you know he can handle the intense spotlight with ease. It may seem trivial, but Taylor has written several songs about her fear that her level of fame might become too much for her lover. (See: “Peace” and “Archer”) “It depends on who you’re with,” Taylor said. “If they have serious issues, they’ll hide, and I don’t really like that because it makes me feel like I’m running from the law or…
listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationThe return of the Iranian women’s soccer team from Australia during the Israel-US war has sparked concerns and uncertainty that their safety may be at risk.Iran was eliminated from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after losing their final group match against the Philippines in Australia’s Gold Coast on Sunday.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut it is not the team’s on-field performance that is causing controversy, but the journey home, as the world’s footballers’ unions and human rights activists are calling on the Australian government and tournament organizers to extend the players’…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 3, 2026 in New York City, USA. Reuters/Brendan McDiarmidBrendan McDiarmid | Reuters What you need to know todayOil prices finally did what analysts had been warning about last week, as Iran continues to blockade the vital Strait of Hormuz. On Sunday, oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel. This is the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 that oil prices have exceeded the $100 mark. West Texas Intermediate rose 20%, or $18.30, to $109.30 a barrel. Brent, the global benchmark, rose about 18%, or $16.71,…
TKO Group Holdings and Polymarket signs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in New York, USA. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Iran war has shined a light on what prediction markets deem unacceptable to bet on, as users faced backlash when they placed hundreds of millions of dollars in bets on everything from missile attacks to regime change.Polymarket last week archived a market that allowed bets on the timing of a nuclear explosion after the deal raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.Most of the contracts fell into the market…
A woman traveling hands her travel documents to a TSA officer at Los Angeles International Airport on May 7, 2025. Frederick J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesTravelers struggled through hours-long security lines at some airports as officials warned of staffing shortages at the Transportation Security Administration due to the partial government shutdown.Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport on Sunday urged customers to arrive at least five hours before their flights and warned that security wait times could exceed three hours. Due to the partial government shutdown, TSA employees are working but not receiving regular paychecks. During the 2018-2019 government shutdown,…
Kyiv — A silhouette moves down a dark alley covered in snow and ice, towards the muffled beats coming from the concrete buildings of central Kiev. Inside, a dim red light obscures the faces of the dancing crowd, their sweaty bodies pressed against each other. The red glow is reminiscent of the low-light torches used by soldiers to avoid enemy detection on the front lines with Russia, hundreds of miles to the east. But for the ravers at Closer, one of Kyiv’s most famous nightclubs, partying is a way to forget the war, even if it’s just for one night.…
Who: Newcastle United vs BarcelonaContents: Champions League last 16, first legLocation: St James’s Park, Newcastle, EnglandDate and time: Tuesday, March 10th, 8pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: Get everything ready on Al Jazeera Sports from 17:00 GMT ahead of the live text commentary stream.Newcastle United will be making their second appearance in the Champions League last 16 as the La Liga leaders arrive on Tyneside for the much-anticipated first-leg clash.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listNewcastle are one of 16 clubs remaining in the Champions League for the first time since reaching the second group stage in the 2002-03 season.However,…
Fuyang, China – 02/14/2026: Shoppers push carts through festively decorated supermarket aisles with red lanterns and “Golden Horse Welcoming Spring” banners hanging overhead. Sheldon Cooper | SOPA Images | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesChina’s consumer inflation rate rose by the most in more than three years, as long holidays boosted spending and deflation in factory prices eased. China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported on Monday that the consumer price index rose 1.3% in February from a year earlier, beating the 0.8% rise expected by economists polled by Reuters. The rise followed a 0.2% rise in January and was the biggest…