Car Crash Ignites Fireworks, Creates Spectacular Show
Car crash in Canada leads to hour-long fireworks show after a lorry carrying fireworks ignites.
Car crash in Canada leads to hour-long fireworks show after a lorry carrying fireworks ignites.
Storm Ciarán wreaks havoc in Tuscany, Italy, causing severe flooding and prompting the deployment of the army.
Shipping firm AP Moller-Maersk is set to cut 3,500 more jobs due to lower freight rates and demand, signaling a slowdown in the global economy.
Study warns of potential collapse of Gulf Stream system, but scientists express skepticism about the claim.
TikTok suspends online shopping service in Indonesia to comply with new regulations protecting local retailers.
The Biomimicry Institute is developing a project called Design for Decomposition to find natural ways to break down waste polyester and nylon, aiming to create biocompatible materials and reduce waste in the fashion industry.
Bristol’s technology festival showcases innovative ideas, including socks that detect Alzheimer’s and electrified lateral flow tests.
Prada collaborates with Axiom Space to design space suits for NASA’s Moon mission, combining fashion and technology.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is recruiting participants for its first human trial, aiming to connect human brains to computers and allow individuals with paralysis to control a computer cursor or type using their thoughts, but faces competition from other companies in the field.
Microsoft’s new AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, can attend meetings, draft emails, and create presentations, but concerns about job displacement and reliance on AI remain.
Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset aims to reduce motion sickness by offering a mixed reality experience that combines virtual elements with the real world.
Meta’s new chatbots for Messenger will have “personality” and specialize in specific subjects, as the chatbot arms race among tech companies continues.
Cambridge tech firm develops smart trap to detect bedbugs and alert hotels and travel companies.
Google’s president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Matt Brittin, stresses the importance of responsible development in AI technology, as the company partners with the University of Cambridge to establish the Centre for Human-Inspired AI, focusing on areas such as robotics, healthcare, and climate change.
Authors George RR Martin and John Grisham are suing OpenAI over claims that their copyright was infringed to train the language model, ChatGPT.
Virtual influencers like Noonoouri are breaking into the music industry, raising concerns about the role of AI and the future of human artists.
Birkenstock’s IPO raises doubts about its future, but the brand’s popularity and collaborations have transformed its image.
Amazon plans to introduce drone deliveries in the UK by the end of 2024, aiming to deliver parcels in under an hour.
Family sues Google over man’s death after driving off collapsed bridge, alleging failure to update maps.
“Monk mode” is gaining popularity as people seek to limit social media use and increase productivity in an increasingly distracting digital world.
The Great Barrier Reef faces unprecedented heat, prompting urgent calls for global climate action.
African leaders propose global carbon tax regime to help poorer nations cope with climate change.
Netflix has released viewer data on 99% of its catalogue for the first time, revealing that users around the world spent 812 million hours watching the political thriller The Night Agent, making it the most viewed show in the first half of this year.
Hotels are using technology like monitoring devices and trained dogs to detect and prevent bedbug infestations.
Australia’s historic pact with Tuvalu offers refuge to citizens threatened by climate change impacts.
Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
The oceans have reached their highest recorded temperature, surpassing the previous record set in 2016, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus.
The race to exploit the Moon’s resources raises questions about ownership and the need for international cooperation.
Clusters of measles cases have been reported in several regions of England, including London, the North West, Yorkshire, The Humber, the East Midlands, and the West Midlands, with health experts warning that more people need to be vaccinated to prevent further spread.
Ladakh’s ice stupas offer a creative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change.
El Salvador’s President Bukele celebrates as his Bitcoin reserve enters the black, but economists caution against premature celebration.
Illegal fishing is a global issue, but organizations are using AI and underwater robots to combat it.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have begun enlisting for military service, while fans are urged to support them until their return.
Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, known for his good looks and military service, has officially married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding celebration, solidifying his place in the public eye.
Italian car company fined $6.4 million for falsely branding Chinese-made vehicles as Italian.