How Amazon’s Zoox Is Taking On Waymo in San Francisco
The Amazon-owned driverless car company is a distant second to Waymo. Its pitch to riders? Wine pop-ups, festival sponsorships and a car built to be filmed.
In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.
Why Major Studios Are Sitting Out This Fall’s Film Festivals
The major studios and their A-list stars are AWOL this season for a variety of reasons, forcing the festivals to scramble.
California, an Environmental Bastion, Warms to Nuclear Energy
[The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
Arshad Nadeem faces Budapest test
Olympic champion heads to Hungary capital for World Athletics Ultimate Championship Arshad Nadeem prepares for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem travelled to Budapest on Wednesday to compete in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, seeking a return to form after a disappointing performance at … Read more
Haaland double powers Man City to victory
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign. Photo: AFP PORTO: Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto. Haaland was denied by a hat-trick of fine saves by Diogo Costa before half-time, but was not to be denied early in … Read more
A 20-Minute Workout for Aging Well
These exercises can help you get up off the floor more comfortably, an important skill as you get older.
Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
Israel orders closure of British consulate in East Jerusalem
Consulate to close within 30 days after UK announced ban on imports from illegal Israeli West Bank settlements Israel orders closure of British consulate in East Jerusalem. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Israel has notified the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem that it must close within 30 days, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported Wednesday. The move … Read more
Govt allows 200,000 tonnes more sugar export
[ Second export decision in three weeks as past exports pushed prices to Rs220; IMF ignored PRICE RELIEF: Sugar prices are now 18% lower than a year ago due to better production this year, with the commodity selling at an average price of Rs148 per kg. Millers have been trying to convince the government to … Read more