Waymo Is Growing Faster Than Ever. So Are Its ‘Edge Cases.’
[As Waymo deploys more driverless cars to 15 U.S. cities and counting, its vehicles keep encountering new and unexpected situations that they have no script to handle.
Storms from Dolphin soak China’s east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights
China Eastern Airlines trying to resume flights to Shanghai, Zhejiang, other destinations in ‘orderly manner’ People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin’s wake inundated several provinces in China’s east, drenching the coastal region and flooding … Read more
How Taiwan Simulated a Potential Chinese Attack
The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.
Art Gallery Shows to See in August
This week in Newly Reviewed Carolina Miranda covers three shows in Los Angeles: a group exhibit with Tom of Finland at the center, Betye Saar’s “wearable art” and Esther Pearl Watson’s spaceships.
Rahim Khan doubts Pakistan’s World Cup prospects
Pakistan team picture after landing in the Netherland. Photo: PHF KARACHI: Former Olympian and 1994 World Cup gold medallist Rahim Khan is not optimistic about Pakistan making a major impact at the FIH Hockey World Cup, warning that the team has not had the preparation required to challenge the leading sides. “I am not quite … Read more
Pakistan begin England Test preparations
New batting coach Michael Smith joins squad as players complete first training session at Kent County Club Pakistan’s Test squad has begun preparations for their upcoming series against England Pakistan’s Test squad has begun preparations for their upcoming series against England, with the players taking part in their first training session at Kent County Club … Read more
Why Meta Is Betting Big on Open A.I.
[The technology giant is embracing open models, closer ties to Washington and more as it seeks to catch up in the artificial intelligence race.
At Edinburgh Fringe, Amanda Knox Takes the Mic to Reclaim Her Story
In a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Knox is trying to turn her tabloid infamy into stand-up humor, despite an intense backlash.
The Surprising Truth About Instagram’s VHS Dates Videos
VHS Dates advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. The account’s followers have been genuinely touched.
Bangladesh PM seeks ‘conducive environment’ to reset ties with India
Rahman’s Monday comments are his first that stress the need to improve conditions to boost ties Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attends a meeting with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (not pictured) at the Federal Government office “Perdana Putra” in Putrajaya, Malaysia, June 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told India’s envoy … Read more