Science & Tech
Inside Waymo’s New Ojai Robotaxi: More Space, Sliding Doors and Smarter AI
I got an early ride before Waymo opens up its new vehicles to passengers. Here's what it's like aboard.
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Mikel Arteta sees Luis Enrique as ‘an example for everyone’ as Arsenal boss reveals ‘fond memories’ of PSG coach at Barcelona – Goal.com
Mikel Arteta sees Luis Enrique as 'an example for everyone' as Arsenal boss reveals 'fond memories' of PSG coach at Barcelona Goal.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
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Iran seeks unconditional and full release of frozen assets: Official
TEHERAN: A senior Iranian security official has called for the “unconditional and full” release of Iran’s frozen assets, according to the Tasnim news agency on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
Design
Lamp made out of eggshells cracks prestigious furniture award
Judges for the Australian Furniture Design award were impressed by the lamp’s versatility, ‘and how tactile it is’Joanne Odisho, a Melbourne furniture designer collects thousands of discarded eggshells from local…
Indigenous Australians
Diphtheria is a disease of poverty that has no place in modern Australia. When we talk about Closing the Gap, this is the gap | Donna Ah Chee
For those of us working in Aboriginal health, the outbreak doesn’t come as a surprise. We must invest in housing that keeps remote communities safeThe diphtheria outbreak should shock Australia.…
Australia news
Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president
Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony…
Tax
High stakes: who’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for them?
Tax critics turn to AI memes and airport billboards in addition to traditional lobbying tactics. Here’s what you need to know about themGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Social Media
UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown
Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in BritainThe UK’s online safety minister says he has spent a week in Australia learning the “practical…
One Nation
Hanson and Joyce bill taxpayers for flights to private events on luxury cruise ship hosted by Rinehart
Exclusive: Parliamentary records show the One Nation MPs claimed travel expenses for fundraising events on exclusive cruise liner where mining billionaire owns an apartmentGet our breaking news email, free app…
Global
Kristen Stewart’s Biarritz Film Festival Jury Brings Together International Talent
Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues has assembled an eclectic international lineup of rising actors, filmmakers and auteurs for the jury of its fourth edition which will be presided over…
Health
Why Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Is Still the Holy Grail of Wearables – Gizmodo
Why Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Is Still the Holy Grail of Wearables Gizmodo
Leader
NST Leader: How Immigration can go beyond dismissals to fix recurring corruption
The Immigration Department says 77 officers have been dismissed since 2022. Yet corruption, abuse of authority, smuggling and breaches of standard operating procedures persist.
Health
Think DEET keeps mosquitoes away? They may be learning to love it – Phys.org
Think DEET keeps mosquitoes away? They may be learning to love it Phys.orgMosquitoes seem to be getting over insect repellent The EconomistMosquitoes may be smarter than we thought when it comes to…
Plants & Animals
Think DEET keeps mosquitoes away? They may be learning to love it
Every summer, millions of people spray themselves with DEET to keep mosquitoes away. But new research suggests mosquitoes may be able to learn to associate the repellent with food—and even…
Plants & Animals
Findings could justify greater protections for minks in Everglades
Their fur might feel the same, but a mink in the Everglades is not the same as a mink from northern Florida, researchers from the University of Connecticut and Central…
Shrimp and White Beans, but on Vacation
Garlicky shrimp with summer squash and beans puts a seasonal twist on a classic, can’t-miss combination.
Health
Veterans with cancer face years of elevated suicide risk, with danger highest just after diagnosis – Medical Xpress
Veterans with cancer face years of elevated suicide risk, with danger highest just after diagnosis Medical XpressHigher Suicide Risk Noted for Certain Subgroups of Veterans With Cancer MedPage Today
Health
Scientists validate a link between autoimmunity and long COVID – Medical Xpress
Scientists validate a link between autoimmunity and long COVID Medical XpressYale study links some long COVID patients to autoimmune responses YaleNewsMount Sinai Scientists Validate a Link Between Autoimmunity in a Subset of…
science
Mosquitoes Can Learn to Love Insect Repellant, Scientist Reveal
The chemical DEET works—but only until it doesn't.
Health
Psychiatric ‘gold standard’ falters as repeat interviews yield different diagnoses – Medical Xpress
Psychiatric 'gold standard' falters as repeat interviews yield different diagnoses Medical Xpress
Health
Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis – Medical Xpress
Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis Medical Xpress
Economy
Waymo launches cheaper robotaxis in Los Angeles
Waymo unveils the Ojai, its new self-driving taxi that has more leg room and is better equipped for snowy roads. The rollout begins in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.
Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescope
The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.
World
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be the first to ship day-and-date on Switch 2 – alongside PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC – Digital Foundry
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be the first to ship day-and-date on Switch 2 - alongside PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Digital FoundryModern Warfare 4: All Game Editions…
Arts
Kristen Stewart’s Biarritz Film Festival Jury Brings Together International Talent – Variety
Kristen Stewart’s Biarritz Film Festival Jury Brings Together International Talent VarietySee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
Arts
Suki Waterhouse on How Robert Pattinson Inspired Her New Album – Variety
Suki Waterhouse on How Robert Pattinson Inspired Her New Album VarietySuki Waterhouse explains how parenthood changed Robert Pattinson relationship Yahoo Lifestyle CanadaSuki Waterhouse revealed how parenthood changed Robert Pattinson relationship Yahoo
Health
Mosquitoes may be learning to stop fearing DEET, study suggests – CP24
Mosquitoes may be learning to stop fearing DEET, study suggests CP24Mosquitoes can become attracted to insect repellant, study suggests The GuardianA Widely Used Mosquito Repellent Might Be Training Them to Seek Your…
Economy
More Women Are Choosing At-Home Pilates for Wellness and Balance with Ava Reform – The Manila Times
More Women Are Choosing At-Home Pilates for Wellness and Balance with Ava Reform The Manila Times
software
Zig creator seeks ‘uncompromising perfection’ before blessing 1.0
Andrew Kelley interview describes paying monthly for cloud-powered AI coding as an 'insane proposition'
Xiaomi Phones
‘Nothing in its class comes close’: the Xiaomi 17T Pro is being called ‘the telephoto master’, but how does its 5x zoom perform in reality? I took over 500 photos to find out
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has launched with a Leica-tuned 5x telephoto camera, and I went to Vienna to put this zoom lens to the test.
Consoles & PC
‘If you’re buying the same game every year, that’s not healthy’ — Modern Warfare 4 director on huge mechanical changes shaping the next Call of Duty
We speak to the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 about some of the new systems in the upcoming game.
How to Watch Sport
How to watch 2026 Premier League Darts Finals Night: Free Streams & Schedule
Here's how to watch PDC Premier League Darts Finals Night live streams online from anywhere in the world, as the final four battle it out to lift the famous trophy…
HBO Max
HBO Max quietly drops first look footage for The Gilded Age season 4 — but I’m convinced that the George and Bertha reunion scene isn’t what it seems
The new trailer for HBO Max's 2026 slate revealed the first look at The Gilded Age season 4. George and Bertha are seemingly back together... but that just can't be…
Gaming
Modern Warfare 4 announcement confirms October release, Nintendo Switch 2 port, and that new Call of Duty is skipping last gen
Activision has officially announced the next mainline entry in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 4, and it's slated to release later this year.
Data
SQL query logs hold the context AI agents need to stop hallucinating joins
When Miro’s data team pointed AI agents directly at its Snowflake environment, the agents got the wrong answer more than 65% of the time. The problem wasn’t the model —…
Health
Mosquitoes may be learning to stop fearing DEET, study suggests – CTV News
Mosquitoes may be learning to stop fearing DEET, study suggests CTV NewsMosquitoes can become attracted to insect repellant, study suggests The GuardianA Widely Used Mosquito Repellent Might Be Training Them to Seek…