Aurora has quietly notched a major milestone in the race to commercialize autonomous vehicles, launching a fully driverless trucking service that has already logged more than 1,200 miles on public highways in Texas. The company’s 18-wheelers have been shuttling frozen pastries while operating without a human in the cab along a stretch of Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston, marking a turning point for both the freight industry and the future of automated transport. Aurora’s launch on April 27 followed four years of on-road testing with safety drivers and the completion of a rigorous “safety case” — an evidence-based analysis…
Progressive Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is being investigated by the feds for allegedly “aiding and abetting” illegal immigrants and obstructing ICE agents. The Department of Homeland Security and congressional judiciary committees are probing whether O’Connell used federal tax dollars “in criminal enterprise” related to illegal immigration, Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles…
A new poll has revealed President Donald Trump has strong support from Hispanic voters. According to Newsweek, Trump’s approval rating increased by 22% over the past month, which is unsurprising given the president’s approval rating among Hispanics grew from 16% in 2016 to 42% in 2024, helping him win the…
The patient: A 64-year-old woman in Minneapolis, MinnesotaThe symptoms: The patient visited a medical clinic to seek care for her chronic rhinosinusitis — tissue inflammation in the sinuses and nasal passages — that was causing a viscous discharge containing mucus and pus to persistently drip down the back of her…
It’s not uncommon to see the Knicks starters out of breath. But not like this. Tuesday night was a startling version. A frenetic pace was the Knicks’ demise in Game 4 and the reason their backs will be against the Madison Square Garden wall Thursday night with their dream playoff…
After almost a decade, The Handmaid’s Tale drew to a close with its Tuesday, May 27, series finale. The long-anticipated conclusion, which set up the forthcoming spinoff series The Testaments, was celebrated online not only by fans but the show’s cast who took to social media to share tributes in…
SEOUL — South Korea’s presidential election next Tuesday is sure to wind up with conservatives leveling a flurry of heated charges, from fraud to the Chinese having influence on the leftist who’s favored to win. Korean conservatives are signaling their strategy while fearful the transition to left-leaning rule from conservative…
Elon Musk believes DOGE has become the “whipping boy” for the federal government, taking the brunt of the blame when something bad happens, and that he’s disappointed with Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” “DOGE is just becoming the whipping boy for everything,” he told the Washington Post. “So, like, something bad…
Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images As more definitive data about the 2024 election results (particularly the new Catalist analysis based on voter files and Census information) has emerged, many of the trends identified by exit polls and other polling around Election Day are being confirmed. The big development was a Republican…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Simushir, Kuril Islands [46.9590781, 152.0396667]What’s in the photo? The lofty peaks of four volcanoes standing side-by-sideWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was it taken? Sept. 12, 2024This eye-catching satellite photo shows Simushir, a little-known Russian island and former Soviet naval base, featuring four end-to-end volcanoes…
Mike Vasil assumed he was going to once again be a Met. Informed a few days before the season began that he was not going to make the Rays roster, the Rule 5 draft pick packed up his stuff and drove to Port St. Lucie. The vast majority of the…
Getty ImagesLee Jae–myung has emerged from South Korea’s recent political crisis as a frontrunner to be the next presidentBefore the events of 3 December 2024, Lee Jae–myung’s path to South Korea’s presidency was littered with obstacles.Ongoing legal cases, investigations for corruption and allegations of abusing power all looked set to…
A stunt performer who worked on Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2 is suing the film’s director and star Kevin Costner. In legal documents first reported on by The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, May 27, and later obtained by Us Weekly, Devyn LaBella filed a complaint that day against…
A former housekeeper has sued billionaire financier Nelson Peltz and his wife, Claudia, with the woman saying she was hurt after the couple’s dog, Houdini, lunged at her while she worked at their North End Palm Beach estate.The lawsuit was filed in Palm Beach County on Dec. 16 by Mileydis…
1 of 4 | South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party is leading polls ahead of the country’s June 3 election. Lee appeared at a third and final televised presidential debate on Tuesday. Pool Photo by Kim Min-hee/EPA-EFE SEOUL, May 28 (UPI) — Democratic Party candidate Lee…
Leaf us alone! King Charles III defended Canada against President Trump’s threats to make the country America’s 51st state — declaring in a rare speech to Parliament on Tuesday that the Great White North is facing “unprecedented” challenges to its “freedom and democracy.” Charles, who serves as Canada’s head of…
A trio of local contestants are set to compete on the biggest pageant stage in the state this June. Anberlin Weaver (Spring Grove), Kendall DeShong (New Oxford) and Finley Miller (Hanover) are among the 40 candidates from across the commonwealth who will vie for crowns at Miss Pennsylvania 2025. The…
Starting out on your fitness journey is daunting enough, let alone buying your first-ever fitness kit. It can be scary to pick up that dumbbell for the first time, or to jump on that first cardio machine. With over a decade of fitness coaching experience under our belt, hundreds of…
Thyme to turn back the clock! A new study suggests that consuming plant-based foods rich in natural substances called methyl adaptogens can potentially slow biological aging. Biological age is the age of our cells and tissues — it may be higher or lower than our chronological age, which is the…
Starting jobs are not won or lost at this stage of the offseason program. The work in the spring is more about getting in football shape, getting re-acclimated to techniques and practice habits, learning about new teammates, commanding any new nuances in the playbook and, most importantly, staying healthy. When…
New claims surrounding the arrest of Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton have been revealed. In a Tuesday, May 27, report from the Associated Press, West Virginia’s Fairmont Police department allegedly claimed Retton, 57, “smelled of alcohol and was slurring her words,” following the failure of a field sobriety test conducted…
After Kamala Harris entered the presidential race last year, she reached out to Barack Obama campaign alum Jim Messina to help lead her White House bid.But when Messina shared news of the vice president’s offer with a friend, he received a stern warning.“I said ‘Jim, if you get involved in…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is pumping the brakes on all foreign student visas and considering whether to vet new applicants based on their social media posts. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consulates on Tuesday to pause any student visa applicant interviews, according to an internal cable…
A leader in the Black faith community who has been spearheading a consumer boycott of Target is expanding his group’s efforts to put pressure on another retailer he said has retreated from diversity, equity and inclusion.Next up is an electronic protest of Dollar General starting immediately. The protest will entail…
It’s been more than six months, but Democrats are still picking over the cold, dead body of the 2024 election. The latest autopsy comes courtesy of Catalist, a Democratic data firm with a widely coveted voter database.By now, you may feel that you know more about how Democrats lost last…
The Clutch Player of the Year was missing in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson, who has lifted the Knicks to dramatic come-from-behind wins throughout the postseason, was quiet in crunch time in Game 4. He was limited to just two points and three field goal attempts in the…
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A Colombian woman living illegally in the United States lived under a stolen identity for more than two decades, improperly received more than $400,000 in stolen federal benefits, and illegally voted in the 2024 presidential election, federal prosecutors said Thursday.Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, 59, also obtained welfare benefits, a REAL ID…
There’s always more Deborah Vance to go around: IndieWire can announce that beloved HBO Max series “Hacks” has been renewed for Season 5. The Season 4 finale is set to debuts May 29 on streamer HBO Max, with Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) looking to conquer late night TV.…
WASHINGTON — First son Donald Trump Jr. is co-hosting an investor gathering in New York City next Tuesday for online gun retailer GrabAGun — and is expected to ring the bell on the New York Stock Exchange next month for the firearms seller. An invitation seen by The Post says…
Voters cast their ballots at Fairmont Junior High in Boise during the Idaho primary on May 17, 2022. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)Pennsylvania was at the center of the political universe in 2024 as a key battleground state in the presidential election, and as a result, saw record high…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For the first time since being removed from the closer’s role, Devin Williams took the mound in the ninth inning Tuesday for a save attempt. He lived to tell about it, just barely. Entering to protect a three-run lead, Williams gave up a pair of runs and…
Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will “drive Wisconsinites into hunger” and harm the state’s economy, according to new analysis.The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said the state would lose some $314 million in food assistance from the federal government under the “One Big Beautiful…
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Lala Kent made a trip to The Valley to support her close friend Michelle Saniei. During the Tuesday, May 27, episode of Bravo’s reality show, Lala, 34, scored an invite to a cast pool party where she was ready to have a conversation — or maybe confrontation — with Jesse…
Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images As more definitive data about the 2024 election results (particularly the new Catalist analysis based on voter files and Census information) has emerged, many of the trends identified by exit polls and other polling around Election Day are being confirmed. The big development was a Republican…
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service has suspended two uniformed officers who were reportedly caught on camera fighting each other outside former President Barack Obama’s home last week. During the brawl, one federal officer allegedly grabbed her radio and threatened to “whoop this girl’s ass.” Video published Tuesday shows the female…
SEOUL — South Korea’s presidential election next Tuesday is sure to wind up with conservatives leveling a flurry of heated charges, from fraud to the Chinese having influence on the leftist who’s favored to win. Korean conservatives are signaling their strategy while fearful the transition to left-leaning rule from conservative…
INDIANAPOLIS — When Mikal Bridges’ midrange shot isn’t falling, it’s maddening to watch. Perplexing. He has the ball with enough room and time to drive to the hoop, with the length, it appears, to either convert a layup or draw a foul. You scream at the court, or the television,…
Miley Cyrus has been famous since she was 12 years old, when she landed the lead in Disney’s Hannah Montana. Since then, she’s released eight albums and established herself as a music icon. In 2024, she won her first two Grammys for her hit “Flowers.” She told interviewer Zane Lowe…
Before the events of 3 December 2024, Lee Jae–myung’s path to South Korea’s presidency was littered with obstacles.Ongoing legal cases, investigations for corruption and allegations of abusing power all looked set to derail the former opposition leader’s second presidential bid.Then a constitutional crisis changed everything.On that night, former president Yoon…
President Donald Trump is escalating his ongoing battle with Harvard University.Harvard is one of several universities that have been targeted by the Trump administration, which alleges schools aren’t doing enough to protect Jewish students. Harvard has defied the administration’s orders and filed multiple lawsuits to fight the blowback. On May…
First lady Melania Trump shot down a viral conspiracy theory Tuesday that her son Barron applied to Harvard University and was rejected, with a spokesman calling the assertion “completely false.” “Barron did not apply to Harvard, and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely…
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Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will “drive Wisconsinites into hunger”…
