Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal
Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.
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Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Waymo said it plans to launch a robotaxi service next year in Dallas, the latest city to be added to the Alphabet-owned company’s growing commercial footprint that already includes Los Angeles and San Francisco. This time around, Waymo is partnering with Avis Budget Group to manage its fleet of all-electric autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. Avis…
Cubs hall of famer Ryne Sandberg dies at age 65 | MLB
Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65. Sandberg was surrounded by his family when he died at his home on Monday, according to the team. Sandberg announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed…
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 to host retrospective on filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, marking 100 years since his birth
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 will present a special tribute to legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. Known for his work as a director, screenwriter, actor, and playwright, Ghatak’s films gained wider recognition posthumously. Known for his deep engagement with partition, social realities, and feminism, Ghatak’s films…
Cease-Fire in Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Gets Armies’ Backing
The talks between commanders on both sides were seen as a crucial test of whether the cease-fire deal reached on Monday would result in a lasting peace.
See Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Meteor Showers This Summer
Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods Set your alarm on Wednesday to see some of the summer’s stunning meteor showers. By Rachel Feltman & Fonda Mwangi Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/Scientific American Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with…
Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones
Samsung’s One UI 8 update seems to prevent users from unlocking their device’s bootloader to load custom ROMs, as spotted earlier by SammyGuru. Over the weekend, users on the XDA Developers forum noticed that Samsung appears to have disabled the option on devices in regions outside the US, where the option had already been locked…
Jessica Williams Discusses Trump & Epstein Scandal On ‘The Daily Show’
Fresh off of her repeat Emmy nomination for her role in Apple TV+’s Shrinking, Jessica Williams popped by her old haunt at The Daily Show to discuss how president Donald Trump is scapegoating famous Black people to distract from the mounting pressure over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. “Trump is trying to throw…
Real Madrid star Rodrygo has no interest in joining Tottenham
The Lilywhites reportedly made an inquiry for the Brazilian, but no talks are ongoing as the player is not keen to join them. Rodrygo’s future at Madrid has become doubtful following the arrival of Xabi Alonso as manager. The forward was a key first-team member for Carlo Ancelotti, but barely featured in the FIFA Club…
Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say
Two government officials said Britain was actively weighing the recognition of a Palestinian state, in a shift driven by public pressure over starvation in Gaza.