Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.
Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza’s hospitals, demand action to protect medics.
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information ‘leakers’ being ‘hunted down’
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police ‘key’ details
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa’s backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday “changes nothing”, says European governing body Uefa.
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine’s president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia “used to finance” its war.
China’s Unitree Prices IPO in Bet Investors Are Ready for Humanoid Robots
Unitree Robotics wants to raise about $900 million in an I.P.O. that tests market interest in humanoid robots, a technology that wows but has yet
TikTok Lays Off 250 Employees in Office That Includes Content Moderation
TikTok did not give a detailed reason for the layoffs, which will shutter its Nashville office.
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.