As Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to reveal a new robotaxi product in August, it has come to light that Tesla has not applied for the necessary permits from two California agencies that regulate robotaxis. The lack of permits raises questions about the timeline for getting a robotaxi service up and running in the
On Thursday, Apple shares experienced a significant 4.3% increase, reaching a share price of $175.04. This marks Apple’s best performance since May 5, 2023. The surge in Apple’s stock price occurred amidst a strong day for technology stocks, particularly those in the artificial intelligence sector, as the Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.77%. It is important
Caroline Flack’s mother has raised a significant point in suggesting that her daughter’s celebrity status may have played a role in the Metropolitan Police’s decision to charge the TV presenter with domestic abuse. This brings into question the impartiality of the legal system when dealing with high-profile individuals. The influence of fame and public perception
In a recent analysis of hospital websites, it was discovered that nearly all hospital websites transferred user information to third parties, yet almost one-third of these websites did not have a privacy policy in place. This is a concerning finding, as privacy policies are essential for informing users about how their data is being collected,
The impact of interest rate cuts on financial institutions, particularly banks of varying sizes, is a topic of increasing concern as the Federal Reserve’s decisions unfold. The benefits of scale have become more evident, with larger banks outperforming smaller ones in the aftermath of last year’s regional banking crisis. However, the changing landscape of interest
The legendary Prince of Persia is back yet again, this time in a new iteration titled The Rogue Prince of Persia. This new 2D action-platforming rogue-lite title, developed by Evil Empire and published by Ubisoft, promises to bring back the iconic dual-blade wielding prince in a whole new adventure. Set in a fictional Ctesiphon, the
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently addressed U.S. lawmakers and urged the United States to continue its leadership role in the world. He highlighted the challenges faced by democracy and the economic order, emphasizing the importance of the U.S. in maintaining stability and upholding global values and principles. Kishida emphasized that the world is at
A new class of antibiotics has been discovered by researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden, offering a potential solution to the growing threat of drug-resistant bacterial infections. This innovative medicine targets the double membrane that envelops gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae – pathogens responsible for a range of serious infections. Gram-negative
Peter Dinklage, known for his iconic role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, has been announced as the voice of Dr. Dillamond in Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked. This highly anticipated movie adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon is set to release on Thanksgiving in 2024 and 2025, introducing a star-studded cast and a new
China’s commercial property sector is experiencing a surprising surge in demand amidst an overall real estate downturn. A recent report from property consultancy JLL revealed that rents for prime retail locations in the bustling capital city of Beijing have skyrocketed at their fastest pace since 2019. The report stated that rents surged by 1.3% during