- 3d ago
Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxi rides, capped at 2,500 vehicles a year
Amazon's Zoox can now charge for rides in its carriage-style electric pods, starting in Las Vegas, after NHTSA waived eight human-control rules and capped deployment at 2,500 vehicles a year.
- 3d ago
Ben Affleck and 'Jeopardy!' champ Jamie Ding win $1 million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' for Congo charity
The actor and quiz champion Jamie Ding answered a turkey-pardon trivia question to claim the top prize on ABC's game show, with the money going to the Eastern Congo Initiative.
- 4d ago
Kanye West concert in Madrid goes ahead despite antisemitism backlash and European cancellations
The rapper's performance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 30 July follows cancellations in six European countries over his repeated antisemitic statements, Holocaust denial, and praise for Adolf Hitler.
- 4d ago
F1 to decide by mid-September on European season finale if Middle East war forces Qatar and Abu Dhabi cancellations
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the 2026 championship could finish in Europe, with Imola the frontrunner, if the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are impossible due to the war in the Middle East.
- 4d ago
Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations as BBC documentary details claims from 10 women
Ten women, four alleging criminal conduct, describe encounters between 2002 and 2016 in 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret'; Leto calls claims 'absolutely and categorically false'.
- Jul 27
Jenny Shin wins Women's Scottish Open by two shots, ending 10-year LPGA drought
South Korea's Jenny Shin held off compatriot A-Lim Kim to claim the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, her first LPGA Tour title since 2016.
- Jul 15
Anya Taylor-Joy plays a con woman on the run in Apple TV+ thriller 'Lucky', a seven-episode adaptation that struggles to find its own identity
The limited series, adapted from Marissa Stapley's novel by Jonathan Tropper, follows a grifter chasing a stolen $10 million while pursued by the FBI and a crime boss.
- Jul 12
McGregor's return ends in 69 seconds as knee gives out against Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC comeback lasted only 69 seconds at UFC 329 in Las Vegas after a self-inflicted knee injury handed Max Holloway a TKO victory.
- Jul 11
Bam Adebayo punches Tyler Herro at Las Vegas gym following leaked criticism
Bam Adebayo punched former Miami Heat teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym on Friday, reportedly triggered by leaked direct messages in which Herro criticized Adebayo's play. The altercation, confirmed by The Athletic, occurred at Resorts World Casino in front of Herro's AAU team.
- Jul 11
McGregor to undergo surgery after 69-second UFC return, vows to fight again
The Irish former two-weight champion injured his right knee on the first kick of his comeback bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, an event that grossed $25 million in ticket sales.
- Jul 7
U2 drops 'Street of Dreams' as first single from upcoming album, first in nine years
The Irish rock band surprised fans on Tuesday with the digital release of 'Street of Dreams', the lead single from their as-yet-untitled 15th studio album, expected later this year.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 1
Spain issues heat alerts as temperatures set to hit 40°C across multiple regions
Spain's meteorological agency AEMET has issued yellow and orange warnings for extreme heat on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C in inland areas including Ourense and Ciudad Real.
- Jun 30
Fifth heatwave of the year hits Portugal and France, bringing 43°C temperatures, 55 drownings and extreme fire risk
A severe heatwave, the fifth in Portugal this year, is forecast to push temperatures to 43°C, while France reports 55 drowning deaths since June 18, and Portuguese authorities warn of extreme fire danger and possible power outages.
- Jun 30
Serena Williams' singles comeback ends in three-set Wimbledon loss to Maya Joint
After four years away from singles tennis, Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon as a wildcard and fought through a memorable Centre Court battle before falling 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint.
- Jun 29
JetBlue flight hits drone on final approach to JFK, FAA opens investigation
The Airbus A321 from Las Vegas was at 3,000 feet when the pilot said a drone hit just above the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely and an inspection found no damage.
- Jun 24
Spain's heatwave to break as Atlantic air brings 10°C drop by Thursday
After days of record-breaking heat, a colder Atlantic air mass will sweep across Spain on Wednesday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures by Thursday, with some areas seeing a 10°C fall.
- Jun 21
Rod Stewart uses oxygen on stage in Utah after nearly fainting, finishes show seated
The 81-year-old rock singer paused his Friday concert at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, leaned on equipment, and was given an oxygen tank before telling the crowd he had nearly fainted.
- Jun 19
James Burrows, pioneering sitcom director behind Friends and Cheers, dies at 85
James Burrows, the Emmy-winning director and co-creator who shaped sitcoms from Cheers and Taxi to Friends and The Big Bang Theory, has died at age 85 after a brief illness.
- Jun 17
Daveigh Chase, Samara of 'The Ring' and voice of Lilo, dies at 35
The former child actress passed away after a sepsis infection that followed meningitis, her representatives confirmed.
