In a move aimed at boosting safety and comfort, Uber is giving some riders more choice over who’s behind the wheel. The company announced a pilot program on Wednesday, July 23, that lets women riders to request women drivers through the app. “At Uber, we believe that when we make our platform better for women, […]
The U.S. passport now ranks as the 10th most powerful passport in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. That continues a decade-long drop from the number one position the U.S. held in 2014. Passport power The Henley Passport Index is updated monthly and includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. The […]
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, urged Big Tech to run data centers on 100% renewable energy by 2030. While the cost of renewables continues to decline, significant advancements are needed in grid management and the development of clean, base-load power for data centers to operate without relying on coal or gas-fired power plants. “AI […]
A self-described Catholic fascist said he is out of a job after his employer saw his controversial comments on an episode of “Surrounded” by Jubilee. The man named Connor sympathized with the Nazis and said he prefers autocracy to democracy. Connor has since started a fundraiser that he says will be an emergency fund while […]
The International Court of Justice ruled that countries could be in violation of international law if they do not do a better job of protecting the planet from climate change. The advisory opinion also said nations harmed the most by climate change could be entitled to reparations from wealthier countries. ICJ ruling “Failure of a […]
Skydance Media is promising to overhaul the culture of CBS News and its parent company ahead of its planned $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, pledging to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and appoint an ombudsperson to monitor complaints of bias. The commitments were detailed in new filings submitted this week to the Federal […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants the ability to see through walls. The agency is seeking sophisticated new surveillance technology after President Donald Trump signed into law a budget bill that earmarks more than $165 billion for immigration enforcement. A presentation obtained by The Intercept shows a wish list from the agency for “advanced AI” […]
Three Lorain, Ohio, police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon — two were life-flighted to a Level 1 trauma center and one was taken to a local hospital, according to officials. The suspected gunman, a 28-year-old man, has died. Ambush during routine patrol Elyria Police Chief James Welsh spoke to reporters and said the Lorain police […]
“Chapel Bill” has already made a lasting impact on North Carolina football and, where it counts most, brought in revenue. According to university officials, the Tar Heels’ six home games this coming season are sold out. The earliest that’s ever happened. Why did tickets sell out so quickly? The anticipation has been building since Belichick […]
The U.S. State Department launched an investigation into Harvard University’s eligibility to sponsor international students under a federal exchange program, the agency announced Wednesday, July 23. The probe focuses on whether Harvard remains in compliance with the requirements of the Exchange Visitor Program, commonly known as the J-1 visa program. “The American people have the […]
