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Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets
London’s mayor calls for a cap on robotaxis as the UK government prepares to permit fully driverless vehicles in the capital, citing concerns about jobs and congestion.
Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts
Multiple Minnesota cities report difficulties canceling Flock Safety camera contracts, with the company failing to respond to termination requests or reconnecting equipment against explicit instructions.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
Student loan debt now exceeds $1.7 trillion for over 42 million Americans, and critics argue rising tuition costs and changing federal policies have made college a riskier financial investment than historically believed.
ASML says it’s getting order interest through 2030 as profit smashes expectations
ASML reported third-quarter profit exceeding expectations and noted customer interest in placing orders for 2029 and 2030, with supply constraints expected through 2028.
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Ukrainian drone attack kills 13 in Russia’s Tatarstan, officials say
At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, with 39 others injured, officials said.
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
Ukraine is deploying ground robots manufactured by startups to transport ammunition, supplies, and wounded soldiers, reducing casualty risks as the country faces manpower shortages in its conflict with Russia.
The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho
Small modular nuclear reactors are being tested at Idaho National Laboratory, with three companies switching on new reactor types this summer amid renewed national interest in nuclear energy.
Who really needs testosterone?
The U.S. military plans testosterone screening for service members amid growing cultural focus on hormone therapy, but medical experts caution that not all men require treatment and proper diagnosis is essential.
The FAA wants to reboot the nation’s airspace. This airline shows how it might work
The FAA is partnering with Air Space Intelligence to modernize U.S. airspace using artificial intelligence, building on success with Alaska Airlines’ Flyways system that has reduced flight hours and fuel consumption.
Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they’re open to big changes
A new poll shows voters are increasingly open to replacing the current two-party system with proportional representation, despite limited awareness of how such a system would function.
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting Hamas must be disarmed before Israeli military withdrawal, contradicting conditions Hamas has set.
Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel
President Trump announced Will Scharf, currently staff secretary, will become White House counsel beginning September 1, replacing David Warrington who is leaving for the private sector.
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Eight members of South Africa’s special forces and military police have been charged with murdering a senior police detective who was investigating an alleged abduction by military personnel in August 2023.
British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
A 78-year-old British widow facing deportation from Sweden after 21 years is among 2,500 Britons ordered to leave following Brexit, as Sweden maintains Europe’s strictest residency application policies.
‘Body in suitcase’ found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Australian police launched a murder investigation after discovering a body in a suitcase near Sydney, but forensic testing revealed it was a lifelike doll with clothing and realistic features.
Monday briefing: How the new phase of confrontation at al-Aqsa signals a challenge to the status quo
Israeli far-right extremists and a government minister stormed al-Aqsa mosque compound in late July, marking an escalation in efforts to challenge the longstanding status quo governing the contested Jerusalem holy site.