Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Technology

Waymo has suspended robotaxi service on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami as it works to improve performance in construction zones, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. Waymo said it’s in the process of integrating “recent...

After years fostering interfaith ties, San Diego mosque finds allies in grief

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — For years before Monday’s deadly shooting, the Islamic Center of San Diego stood out as a place that welcomed anyone through its doors — Muslim or not. The mosque’s imam, Taha Hassane, spent decades cultivating relationships with clergy, neighbors and...

Scheifele completes hat trick in OT for Canada’s 6-5 win over Norway at ice hockey worlds

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Sports

FRIBOURG, Switzerland — FRIBOURG, Switzerland (AP) — Mark Scheifele completed a hat trick by scoring 29 seconds into overtime to give Canada a 6-5 victory over Norway at the ice hockey world championship Thursday.Ryan O’Reilly scored with 1:39 left in regulation...

Katherine Legge is ready make historic attempt to try and complete racing’s 1,100-mile ‘double’

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Sports

INDIANAPOLIS — Katherine Legge missed the Indianapolis 500 media day festivities Thursday because of a flight delay in New York.She’s hoping it’s the only hiccup she has on a potentially historic week.While Legge is trying to become the first female...

Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | World

UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza ‘ceasefire’ roadmap. Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026The high representative overseeing the United States-founded Board of Peace for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, has warned that...

US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Sports

LONDON — United States center back Chris Richards tore ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Thursday, three weeks before the start of the World Cup.The 26-year-old Richards went down in the second half of Palace’s 2-2 draw with...

Marlins top pitching prospect Robby Snelling to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Sports

MIAMI — Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, ending his season after just one major league start.Snelling, the team’s No. 2 prospect, was called up from Triple-A...

NASA Joins Artemis Accords Workshop as Global Signings Rise

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Climate Change

The United States participated in an Artemis Accords workshop in Lima, Peru, last week, following a new wave of nations committing to safe and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Leading up to the event, six countries, including Latvia, Jordan,...

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A dying star has never looked so lovely.The Gemini North Telescope atop Hawaii’s tallest peak, Mauna Kea, captured the star in its last gasps. The image was released Thursday by the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab, which operates the...

Brooks Koepka leads the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown event

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Sports

McKINNEY, Texas — Scottie Scheffler won’t be the wire-to-wire winner of his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson again this year.For now, the world’s top-ranked player is chasing Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion looking for his first victory since...