Amazon fined €32m in France for “excessive” surveillance of workers, violating GDPR; Amazon plans to appeal.
Potholes in the UK have hit a five-year high, costing drivers up to £500 million in repairs, prompting scientists to explore solutions such as self-healing roads and robots.
The American spacecraft, Peregrine One, experienced a propulsion fault that prevented a lunar touch-down, leading to its destruction over the Pacific Ocean.
AI is expected to impact nearly 40% of all jobs, worsening overall inequality, according to the IMF.
Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.
First Bus in the UK is using AI to improve punctuality and tackle “bus bunching,” resulting in a 20% improvement during peak periods.
Apple surpasses Samsung as world’s largest phonemaker, marking the first time in 12 years.
Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double the online price for some journeys, according to research by consumer group Which?.
Sports Illustrated faces uncertainty as its publishing license is lost, leading to potential mass layoffs and an uncertain future for the iconic title.
S&P 500 hits new record high on tech strength and economic optimism, signaling a bull market.
Gamers are at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus due to unsafe sound levels, according to a study analyzing over 50,000 people; researchers are calling for more public health efforts to raise awareness of the risks.
44% of the UK population was under-vaccinated against Covid-19 in summer 2022, with younger people being the most likely to skip doses, according to a study published in The Lancet.
Daylesford Organic has issued a recall for some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential contamination with moth larvae, highlighting the importance of rigorous quality control measures in the food industry.
The absence of snowfall in Kashmir has devastated the region’s tourism industry and threatens its economy and water supply.
US-bound ANA flight forced to return to Tokyo after heavily drunk passenger bites crew member mid-flight.
China’s population decline raises concerns for the country’s economy and workforce, but experts believe it can manage the transition to a more service-oriented sector.
Japan Airlines appoints first female president, Mitsuko Tottori, aiming to inspire women in leadership roles.
Teenager Oliver Reyes risks his own safety to rescue a calf named Wynonna from a frozen pond, showcasing the power of compassion.
Recruitment scams have seen a significant increase in the past year, with the amount of money stolen rising to nearly £1 million, according to City of London Police.
Japan’s preparedness and investment in infrastructure have helped minimize casualties during earthquakes.
Rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan comes to emergency stop, leaving riders dangling mid-air.
Uganda’s first wildlife vet, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, is working to save mountain gorillas from the threat of climate change, and her efforts have helped increase their population from 300 to about 500.
A man in Surrey, England, has trained his home cameras to repel foxes and badgers that were fouling in his garden, using high-frequency sounds triggered by machine learning.
Asia’s winners of the Earthshot Prize are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to repair the planet, from developing metal dryers to combat crop waste to creating eco-friendly lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.
Congresswoman Wexton’s AI-generated speech marks a historic moment for accessibility in political communication.
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone hails from Scotland, not Wales, revealing a more interconnected Neolithic society.
Efficient gate allocation is crucial for airlines to reduce taxi times, congestion, and emissions.
Two MIT brothers arrested for stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency in a 12-second heist, raising concerns about blockchain security.
Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.
K-pop fans’ obsession with their idols’ private lives raises questions about the boundaries of fandom.
SpaceX’s successful second test flight of its Starship rocket shows significant progress in its development, despite technical issues that cut the flight short.
Iceland is experiencing increased volcanic activity that could last for decades or even centuries, posing challenges for scientists and potentially impacting the country’s infrastructure.
Sir Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google’s DeepMind, believes that video games can boost creativity in young people and encourages parents to support their children’s creative use of technology.
The government of England has announced the largest ever expansion of wild swimming areas, but concerns remain over water cleanliness.
