Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $240 million in Autopilot crash case

MIAMI (AP) — A Miami jury decided that Elon Musk’s car company Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology and must pay the victims more than $240 million in damages.

'I've never seen anything like this': President Trump says in visit to flood-ravaged Texas

USA Today - President Donald Trump showered praise on the recovery efforts in Central Texas and pledged the federal government's full support as he visited the state Friday a week after devastating floods ripped through communities.

"This is a tough one," Trump said during his July 11 trip, kicking off a 47-minute discussion in Kerrville, Texas, with local, state and federal officials. "It’s hard to believe the devastation. Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground. I've never seen anything like this, and I've seen a lot of bad ones."

Pope Francis live updates: Cause of death released

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed. read more


5 ways Pope Francis impacted the Catholic Church

What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?

The future of the US government's main overseas aid agency has been cast into doubt as the Trump administration plans to merge it with the US Department of State after days of upheaval. read more

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Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, and claimed that Canada would “cease to exist” without its trade surplus with the United States. read more


Canadian ambassador to U.S.: Canadians ‘perplexed’ and ‘confused’ by Trump’s tariffs

'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya

"We live in terror," whispers Layla over the phone so nobody can hear. She fled Sudan with her husband and six children early last year in search of safety and is now in Libya. read more

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France on Monday launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris, a connection hailed as a symbol of a close friendship between the two countries and a sign of Europe’s potential to attract more travelers to the rails.

Politico.eu Germany’s Merz rips into his rivals — but might have to work with them soon - The conservative leader’s attacks signal the next government may be just as discordant as the one that just fell.

Washington Post Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's probable next chancellor?

CNN International - Germany’s Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here’s what comes next

• 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid packs plug-in hybrid power
• Peak power matches output of former E 63
• U.S. pricing starts at $89,150, including destination

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Linux Kernel Faces Reduction in Long-Term Support Due to Maintenance Challenges

Speaking at the Open Source Summit Europe, Corbet provided an update on the latest Linux kernel developments and a glimpse of what's to come. cont'd

Amazon to cut down on managers to strengthen culture

‘To further strengthen our culture and teams,’ Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced new organizational measures in a letter, including a shift away from manager-heavy bureaucracy. cont'd

9 countries with nuclear capability

Times of India - Today, nine countries are known or believed to possess nuclear weapons: the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. Some of these countries are officially recognized as nuclear-weapon states by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), while others are not. The NPT is an international agreement that aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy. However, not all countries have signed or ratified the treaty, and some have withdrawn from it.

Tesla launches world's first all-electric 'Giga Train' with mind-blowing passenger capacity — and it's free to ride

Tesla's highly anticipated "Giga Train," its first all-electric battery-powered train, has debuted in Germany. read more

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Having recently visited Kenya from DFW airport in TX, I have to post an entry because I made a stop at Dubai, UAE onboard Emirates. I didn't necessarily enjoy the food but I found the locals urging people to get street food to cook, much of what we brought to the village wasn't available. There's usually a meat stand somewhere, they have people riding motorcycles if you want something it's usually ordered using a cell. I don't suggest to someone order tea at the hotel in Rongo (Nyanza province) but due to the rioting that week I only tried eating what I could before being taken to Kampala, Uganda. Please if your not interested in ordering something don't waste your time shopping at the duty free wasting all your effort, there are kiosks people standing working all day, patiently waiting for customers. It's not funny to see a person overworked because they didn't get a sale from a customer, I understand the humor and logic behind your suffering but please if your not going to spend don't say anything.

How Florence Wilson Founded Wilson Airport

Situated about five miles south of Nairobi’s city centre, the airport started as a small airstrip with basic facilities. Despite its humble beginnings, it quickly gained traction and attracted aviators and enthusiasts from far and wide.

Florence trained Kenyan pilots and turned the airport into a hub for aspiring aviators. Her commitment to aviation education and safety set a high standard for the industry and paved the way for future advancements. read more

Completed Cooper Street bridges create UTA landmark

The north and south Cooper Street bridges were recently renovated and repaired, highlighting UTA’s mascot, to ensure drivers know they are in Maverick territory. read more

Boeing faces fresh safety scrutiny amid whistleblower claims

EW DELHI: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently looking into allegations made by a Boeing whistleblower regarding safety and quality issues in the production of the company's 787 and 777 jets, as per an agency spokesperson on Tuesday. read more

The 2024 Sonata Boasts 1 Cool Feature That’s a First for Hyundai

Motor Biscuit - The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is the latest model of the popular midsize sedan, set to debut later this year. With this new model, Hyundai is aiming to deliver a sleek, modern design and a range of innovative features that will help set it apart from its competitors.

Remembering Marcello Gandini, designer of the world’s most famous supercar

In 1965 he joined the Turin-based auto design firm Gruppo Bertone, replacing the famous and highly influential Giorgetto Giugiaro. read more

Southwest’s first red-eye flights are coming, but you’ll have to wait

Y! News - Southwest Airlines is preparing to launch overnight flights for the first time in its history. After hinting at the change last year, the Dallas-based carrier plans to add overnight flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii, Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Green said at an air travel conference Wednesday.

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