Europe and Kyiv unite in push to shape Trump-Putin talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders met Wednesday in a series of calls with President Donald Trump, seeking to influence the agenda for Trump’s upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz organized the calls, wanting to present a united European and Ukrainian front before the talks. ddp/dts Nachrichtenagentur […]
China’s first mall designed solely for robots to host global sports event
A mall designed just for robots has opened in China and its goal is to bring robotics into the mainstream of everyday life, including sports. The four-story shopping mall in the E-Town district of Beijing showcases more than 100 robots from more than 40 brands, as reported by Gizmodo. World Humanoid Robotic Games It will […]
What’s in the lunchbox? Parents weigh taste, cost and ease this school year
Excitement is filling classrooms as students trade summer stories and meet new friends, while parents juggle the challenge of keeping lunches both satisfying and affordable. A new survey offers a peek inside the lunchbox, showing how many families are choosing to pack meals from home. Balancing flavor and finances Deloitte’s 2025 Back-to-School Survey found that […]
Dodgers’ Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging $240 million real estate deal
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his agent are being accused of sabotaging a $240 million real estate deal in Hawaii. That’s according to a lawsuit filed Friday in Hawaii Circuit Court. Investor Kevin Hayes and real estate broker Tomoko Matsumoto claim that Ohtani and agent Nez Balelo launched an “unlawful scheme” to “wrongfully […]
Kellogg’s to permanently remove food dyes from cereal
Kellogg’s will permanently remove artificial food dyes from its breakfast cereals by 2027. The announcement was made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said the company is legally agreeing to remove the colorings following a months-long investigation and ongoing negotiations. Paxton said Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement, as opposed […]
In #MeToo’s wake, Harvey Weinstein heads to court — again
NEW YORK — Far from the red carpets of Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein rolled into the courtroom handcuffed to his wheelchair, flanked by guards. Gone was the gauntlet of reporters and the throngs of protestors who once greeted the disgraced movie producer’s earlier appearances to face allegations of sexual assaults. Now, a lone cameraman stood outside […]
Google allows users to filter news sources in personalized feed feature
Google is rolling out a new feature called “preferred sources” that lets users choose which news outlets appear more prominently in the search “Top Stories” section. Once selected, these outlets also get their own feed, giving users a tailored view of current events. The feature was first tested in June and is now available in […]
Global EV competition charging up as Ford drops new low-priced entry
Ford announced a new electric pickup truck that it will roll out in 2027 with a starting price of $30,000. The new truck will rival the cost of Chinese EVs, which are typically much less expensive than their Western counterparts. The new EV from Ford will be assembled at its 70-year-old plant in Louisville, Kentucky, […]
120,000 people are off to see the wizard –– at the Las Vegas Sphere
Forget Emerald City. “The Wizard of Oz” is getting a futuristic reboot in Sin City. More than 120,000 tickets have been sold for a new immersive version of the classic film inside the Las Vegas Sphere, according to CNBC. By opening night later this month, the venue expects more than 200,000 tickets to be sold. […]
