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Waymo and Tokyo Partners Target Japan’s First Driverless Taxi Service in 2027
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— Sep 15, 2026
Waymo, GO, and Nihon Kotsu plan Japan’s first fully driverless commercial taxi service in Tokyo by 2027, with a phased rollout of up to about 100 Level 4 autonomous vehicles accessible via the GO and Waymo apps, pending safety verifications and regulatory approvals. The initiative follows extensive testing since 2025 and involves Nihon Kotsu on-site operations while Waymo provides the autonomous system and fleet management, illustrating a coordinated push toward wider autonomous mobility in Japan.
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Nicole Hardy
Starting with just 100 vehicles seems like a smart way to test the waters before scaling up.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Austin Cybercab Deployments
World
— Sep 11, 2026
Regional and national headlines center on a high-stakes legal fight over a new New England transmission line and Plymouth, Massachusetts, preparing for higher insurance costs tied to climate risks, while regulators scrutinize Elon Musk's Tesla for driverless taxi deployments amid evolving safety standards.
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Five enduring songs emerge from personal stories and social concerns
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— Sep 10, 2026
From Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Your Song, born of teenage lyric writing and a rapid studio turnaround, to Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which fused archival wine-glass recordings into a timeless opening, these iconic tracks showcase bold experimentation and lasting cultural impact; Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi warned of environmental loss with a bright folk sound, while Graham Nash’s Teach Your Children stressed social responsibility through generations; Supertramp’s Give a Little Bit, written in youth and shaped by love as a universal message, became a staple of charity-minded rock.
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Delta, Air Canada Jets Collide at LAX
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A Delta A350 left wingtip struck an Air Canada 777 tail on a LAX taxiway on Oct. 6, 2026; no injuries among 275 passengers and 15 crew aboard Delta.
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Senators Want To Make AI Data Centers Pay For The Grid Upgrades Driving Up Your Electric Bill
Simon August · 4 min · 1h
Tesla Plans First Cybercab Display in Europe
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Tesla will show its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi at the Paris Motor Show, its first European display, as it seeks to build momentum for a potential European rollout. The showcase advances Tesla’s autonomy ambitions, but commercial service will depend on technical progress and regulatory approvals; separately, a growing Cybercab presence in Houston has fueled speculation that the city could be the next U.S. launch market after Austin.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab Approvals
Tech
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Tesla nearly quadrupled its Texas-authorized Cybercab fleet to 169 in the month after its Austin launch, but riders have reported long waits, incorrect pickups and drop-offs, and door and trunk problems. Scaling the robotaxi service is central to Tesla’s growth strategy as its auto business faces weak sales and competition, while Waymo’s larger expansion underscores the challenge ahead.
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Global Race for Intelligent Robots Intensifies
Tech
— Sep 16, 2026
A global race to build general-purpose robot intelligence and autonomous systems is accelerating, with US and Chinese firms pushing embodied robots and robotaxi-scale deployments that could redefine homes, factories, hospitals, and energy use, including a looming surge in electric-vehicle charging demand. At the same time, discussions—ranging from serious regulatory concerns to tongue-in-cheek warnings—underscore that safety, governance, and societal risks must accompany the rapid technological advances.
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Waymo Plans Singapore Robotaxi Launch in 2028
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— Sep 18, 2026
Waymo plans fully autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore in 2028, its first Southeast Asia market, after more than 20 million autonomous rides.
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Elena Vasquez
Singapore's dense traffic and strict rules will be a real test for Waymo's self-driving tech by 2028.
Waymo Launches Robotaxis in 15th U.S. City
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— Sep 14, 2026
Waymo launched paid, fully autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, its 15th U.S. city, starting in a 24-mile zone around the Strip.
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Maya Lindstrom
Las Vegas traffic is brutal so having driverless cars available for tourists sounds like a smart move.
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Manhunt Underway After Massachusetts Mother Is Found Dead in Kitchen
Massachusetts police are searching for a 22-year-old man after his mother was found dead from a gunshot wound inside their Reading home early Thursday morning. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said police received a 911 call at about 12:38 a.m. after the woman’s husband returned to the Center Avenue residence and discovered her body in the kitchen, according to Fox News . Ryan identified th
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Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected
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— Sep 12, 2026
Two minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.
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Rachel Meyers
Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.
Self-Driving Taxis Steer Clear Of LA Migrant Riots
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— Jun 10, 2025
Waymo’s driverless taxis vanished from downtown Los Angeles on Monday after rioters torched several of the electric cars during weekend riots over federal immigration raids. The Google-owned taxi service pulled its…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
Science
— Sep 8, 2026
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‘Air Taxi’: California Company Hopeful About Creating New Way to Travel
Reporting
— Sep 22, 2023
Flying cars. It sounds like something straight out of the “Back to the Future” movies. A California company has expressed hope about creating an “air taxi” to offer people a new way to travel . Supernal, which has its…
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Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Taxis After Collisions With Gates, Road Barriers
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— May 14, 2025
Waymo, the self-driving taxi service owned by Google’s parent company, is recalling 1,212 vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin after they repeatedly collided with gates, chains and other roadside…
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Mineral-Rich Nation Wants To Join Forces With US Dollar’s Chief Enemy
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
US CDC Issues ‘Strong Recommendation’ for Mask Mandate on Airplanes, Trains
Reporting
— Oct 19, 2020
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued a “strong recommendation” that all passengers and employees on airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-share vehicles should wear masks to…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Trump’s Private Jet Involved in Incident with Another Plane at Florida Airport
Reporting
— May 15, 2024
According to a notice from the Federal Aviation Administration, former President Donald Trump’s Boeing 757 “clipped” an unoccupied private jet Sunday while taxiing after landing at West Palm Beach International Airport…
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Indonesia’s largest fleet of taxis teams up to beat ride-hailing apps
Reporting
— Dec 16, 2023
D ropcap the popularization of the “ideal measure” has led to advice such as “Increase font size for large screens and reduce font size for small screens.” While a good measure does improve the reading experience, it’s…
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Watch as Driver Gallantly Saves Stranded Bride's Wedding Day After She Flags Him Down from Side of Road
Reporting
— Jul 31, 2022
A stranger helped a bride in London make her way to her wedding by driving her to church after she was found on the streets desperate to get a taxi. TikTok user Marksteen Adamson documented his encounter with the bride…
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American Man With Dementia Missing After Leaving Cruise Ship in Mexico; Taxi Driver Found With His Watch and a Shocking Story
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— Apr 8, 2024
A South Carolina man, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia, has been missing for the better part of a week after he got off his ship last Wednesday in Mexico and has not been seen since. Family members of…
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Mamdani Refuses to Walk Back Oct. 7 Statement as Criticism Mounts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by his controversial description of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as a “genocide,” despite criticism from members of the Jewish community and lawmakers over his comments made on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Mamdani addressed the backlash Thursday while speaking with reporters at an unrelated event, according to Fox News . He wa
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Taxi Driver Stops Suicide Bomber From Blowing Up Hospital by Locking Him in the Car
Reporting
— Nov 16, 2021
As Britain raises its terror threat level amid fears of an undiscovered terror cell, a hero has emerged in the form of a Liverpool cab driver. A man who killed himself in a suicide bombing gone awry had asked cabbie…
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US CDC Issues Federal Transportation Mask Mandate Effective February 1
Reporting
— Jan 30, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order late Friday requiring masks in interstate transportation and at transit hubs, including airplanes, mass transit, taxis and trains, starting late…
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M23 Rebels impose Ebola travel restrictions near Goma
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— Aug 20, 2026
In the DR Congo, AFC/M23 rebels operating in Goma and surrounding areas imposed one-month movement restrictions and routes on shared taxis and some boats to curb Ebola spread, citing concerns about government-infiltrated infections as cases of Bundibugyo Ebola rise to over 5,000 with thousands of deaths. Separately, Madagascar announced a 21-day entry ban and mandatory quarantine for foreign nationals from Ebola-affected countries, aiming to prevent the virus's introduction while monitoring travelers.
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Germany Considers Taxing Long-Term Crypto Gains
Finance
— Sep 7, 2026
In Germany, ongoing drafts and a petition deadline highlight that the one-year holding period for private crypto gains remains in effect for now, with potential reforms for 2027 not yet enacted into law. Separately, South Korea announced a phased roadmap to tokenize traditional securities starting February 2027, signaling a broader shift to security token offerings in its capital market.
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Uber and Wayve launch London's first public robotaxi service with safety drivers
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— Sep 3, 2026
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Derek Foss
Curious how these will handle cyclists and pedestrians darting through junctions, that's always the real test in a city like this.
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Battleground Governor’s Trump Permitting Pact Pours Fuel On Data Center Fire
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
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