Waymo self-driving cars make illegal U-turns, zigzag through tunnels, roll past stops: report
In September, police even pulled over a driverless Waymoe vehicle in San Bruno after officers watched it make an illegal U-turn
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A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia
A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in dementia among seniors who received the shingles vaccine. The protective effect held steady across multiple analyses and was even stronger in women.
Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Revealed
The awards show is set to take place on Feb. 15 in a new location after 40 years on the beach in Santa Monica.
Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of heavy industry imports into EU
European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax.
Dawn Richard – “A Flex”
Dawn Richard, the former Danity Kane member who became an ever-changing alt-R&B traveler, has lately been in the news for reasons related to her old pop career. Last year, she sued Sean Combs for sexual abuse. This year, she testified against Combs in his criminal trial, saying
Tigers Jaw Announce New Album Lost On You: Hear “Head Is Like A Sinking Stone”
Tigers Jaw last released an album in 2021 with the great I Won’t Care How You Remember Me. The Scranton emo crew is announcing its follow-up today; titled Lost On You, it’s arriving in March next year. The infectious lead single “Head Is Like A Sinking Stone” is out now. “When
What's working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out
Working from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is still widely debated.
Greek farmers block border crossings in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.
The tiny clue that reveals if an animal has been illegally smuggled
If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent illegal trades in the world flies largely under the radar: wildlife smuggling.
Arc Raiders’ Stair Slides Might Be The Greatest Thing In Gaming History
There is nothing more rewarding in all the world The post Arc Raiders’ Stair Slides Might Be The Greatest Thing In Gaming History appeared first on Kotaku .
Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
The authors of a study that examined climate change's potential effect on the global economy said Wednesday that data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years.
The Epstein scandal is a royal mess. Imagine living on Prince Andrew Way.
As Britain’s royal family strips Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles, ordinary places across the country are trying to downplay their links, too.
Nursery web spider uses legs to 'sniff out' its partners
Male nursery web spiders (Pisaura mirabilis) use the sense of smell in their legs to find mates. Researchers at the University of Greifswald used an electron microscope to discover "olfactory hairs" on the legs of adult males. Behavioral studies prove it: these hairs help the
Thunderstorms are noisily kicking off summer in NZ—what's driving them?
The rumble of thunderstorms across the country this week is a noisy reminder that summer is arriving—and with it, the mix of heat, humidity and unstable air that fuels these bursts of wild weather.
People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.
How the shapes of letters can subtly influence our feelings
Have you ever thought a font looked "friendly" or "elegant?" Or felt that ComicSans was somehow unserious? You're not imagining it.
How Hollywood horror's 'killer wolf' trope is sabotaging rewilding efforts
Wolves are returning across Europe—but not to the UK and Ireland, where public support is lukewarm at best. Ecologists point out their benefits, while farmers worry about their livestock. But another influence on public opinion is rarely discussed: Hollywood's obsession with
Femicide: These EU countries consistently report the highest rates
Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance?
The bacteria that won't wake up: NASA discovers new bacteria 'playing dead'
New research conducted on a NASA-discovered bacterium shows the microbe is capable of entering an extreme dormant state, essentially "playing dead" to survive in some of the cleanest environments on Earth.
Tile Tracker 4-Pack Drops to $10 Each at 50% Off, the Cheapest AirTag Alternative With Apple and Android Support
You'll never lose track of your essential items again. The post Tile Tracker 4-Pack Drops to $10 Each at 50% Off, the Cheapest AirTag Alternative With Apple and Android Support appeared first on Kotaku .
Africa: The Resurgence of Coups in Africa
[Liberian Observer] In recent years, Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of coups, with military takeovers disrupting governance and reversing democratic progress across the continent. From Mali in 2020 to Guinea-Bissau in November 2025, and most recently Madagascar in
NASA's Fly Foundational robots demo to bolster in-space infrastructure
NASA and industry partners will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027. This mission aims to revolutionize in-space operations, a critical capability for sustainably living and working
See Drive-By Truckers Reunite With Jason Isbell on ‘Colbert’
Band and former member come together to perform "Hell No, I Ain't Happy" from 2003's Decoration Day
UN chief Guterres: end to war in Ukraine should abide by international law
NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - An end to Russia's war in Ukraine should abide by international law, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. "I believe we are still far from a solution," Guterres said at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York. Russia
Netanyahu's coalition skips parliamentary vote backing Trump's Gaza plan
JERUSALEM, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition skipped a parliamentary vote on Wednesday endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the two-year war in Gaza. The vote, proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid, was largely
Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat
HOLZDORF, Germany, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Germany on Wednesday became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow air defence system, built to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles such as Russia's Oreshnik, as it seeks to counter what it sees as a growing threat from
Audience-Controlled Interactive Slasher Movie ‘Slay Day’ Sets Fall 2026 Theatrical Run, Followed by Gaming Console Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Interactive slasher film “Slay Day” will debut in theaters next fall from Kino Industries’ CtrlMovie. Per CtrlMovie, “Slay Day” will ask audiences to “collectively vote on each critical decision using their smartphones, seamlessly altering the story as it plays.” “No two
Glinda's ending in Wicked: For Good is more tragic than it looks
Glinda (Ariana Grande) seems to get everything she wants in Wicked: For Good's ending, but even losing Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) isn't the big tragedy.
Here's our exclusive first peek at massive-scale RTS Ashes of the Singularity 2 in action, and would you look at the size of this thing
This is one big lad (the lad is a war).
‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Sets Season 2 Release Date, Apple TV Drops First-Look Images
Apple TV has officially set the premiere date for “Your Friends and Neighbors” Season 2. The new 10-episode season of the drama series will debut its first episode on April 3, 2026, with a new episode dropping weekly thereafter on Fridays through June 5. Apple has also released
Victims in South Korea to get real-time location of stalkers
The revision will share the exact location of a stalker if they get too close to their victim.
The war on drugs was always a war on people — that’s why it doesn’t work
As with all wars, the war on drugs sustains itself through its failures. Every overdose, every new cartel, every surge in trafficking is treated not as evidence of policy collapse but as justification for more of the same. The U.S. needs a new paradigm.
Sopé Dìrísù is a Dad Struggling to Connect in ‘My Father’s Shadow’ (Exclusive Trailer)
Dìrísù plays a father racing across Lagos with his two sons on a day of political unrest in Akinola Davies Jr.'s Oscar contender.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts and Ariana Grande Set for ‘Actors on Actors’ Season 23
Actors on Actors is ready for its closeup. Variety and CNN have revealed the star-studded lineup for the 23rd season of Actors on Actors, the Emmy-winning franchise that pairs the year’s best performers in candid interviews about their craft. This season’s highlights includes
I thought I was bored of boring old elves, but Total War: Warhammer 3's latest DLC changed my mind
Tides of Torment revived my interest in a moist faction.
Forget High Elves, the winner of Total War: Warhammer 3's Tides of Torment DLC is the Norsca glow-up, featuring troll waaaghs, burrowing beasties, and finally actual melee cavalry
The northmen are eating good this expansion.
Beatles Biopic Series ‘Hamburg Days’ Set at BBC
Beatlemania is back at the BBC. The broadcaster has acquired “Hamburg Days,” an upcoming six-part drama series about the Beatles’ early career in the ’60s, from Turbine Studios for BBC One and iPlayer. “Hamburg Days” — developed by “Generation War” producer Benjamin Benedict
Aerosmith Branding Unceremoniously Removed From Disney World Roller Coaster
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: a pretty good ride! Located within the Hollywood Studios theme park, the coaster is one of the more exciting experiences one can have at Disney World in Orlando, shooting you off at high speed right away and sending you careening upside down. Until
