Don’t fall for video of Amazon delivery robot seemingly driving into ocean
Amazon canceled development of its Scout delivery robots in 2023.
Ford picks “Fathom” for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350
Ford’s second attempt at an electric vehicle strategy is getting closer to primetime. After its initial approach of electrifying its best-selling F-150 fell a little
The US is reportedly running out of long-range missiles. Defense officials disagree
A Pentagon spokesperson told Snopes the claim was false but didn’t cite any concrete numbers.
AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI
Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. But when it comes to AI slop and hateful content threatening the safety and value of social
Taylor Farms used prison labor in Arizona, documents show
According to a 2022 report, companies — including Taylor Farms — used a legal loophole for cheap labor from incarcerated people.
Senate has advanced Todd Blanche’s AG nomination. We’ve investigated these claims about him
Blanche’s nomination narrowly advanced out of committee after Republican holdouts John Cornyn and Thom Tillis switched their votes.
Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays just 1.4 percent tax: Report
The AI group’s technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration’s ICE.
FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan FA’s president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of ‘blackmail’, and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.
What does the world pay for a child’s education?
Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child’s education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the Covid-19
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.
Livestreamer’s murder raises questions over relations between Mexico’s creators and cartels
The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.