Big platforms chart gradual path to self-driving at Web Summit
Major Western ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Lyft sketched a gradual path towards introducing self-driving cars at this week's Web Summit in Lisbon, with infrastructure, developing regulation and passengers' preference for human contact weighing on the brakes.
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Jane Goodall honored in Washington by conservationists including DiCaprio
Environmental conservationists, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and representatives of Indigenous communities, gathered in the US capital Wednesday to pay a heartfelt tribute to the celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall.
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New Zealand coach Robertson says Twickenham visit is 'why I'm doing the job'
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson cannot wait to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks continue their quest for a tour 'grand slam'.
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Wallets, not warming, make voters care about climate: California governor
California Governor Gavin Newsom says his Democratic party is "back on its feet" after a string of election wins -- and the way to make Americans care about global warming is to show how it affects their wallets.
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Astronomers spot storm on another star for first time
Astronomers revealed Wednesday they have detected a storm on a star other than our Sun for the first time, discovering an explosion so violent it could have stripped away the atmosphere of any planets unlucky enough to be nearby.
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Rees-Zammit back in Wales 'happy place' after Test return
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Wednesday he had been back to his "happy place" after ending his 18-month exile from international rugby in Cardiff a "heavier and quicker" player following a spell in American football.
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Chelsea winger Sterling's house burgled
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling and his family were at home when burglars broke into the property last weekend.
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Auger-Aliassime beats Shelton to get off mark at ATP Finals
Felix Auger-Aliassime got his ATP Finals bid up and running on Wednesday by beating Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 ahead of Jannik Sinner's clash with Alexander Zverev.
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Back on track: Belgian-Dutch firm rescues Berlin to Paris sleeper train
Railway fans devastated by the scrapping of a much-heralded Berlin to Paris night train can breathe again after a Belgian-Dutch cooperative stepped in Wednesday to keep the service going.
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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot for the women's 100 meters and a Super Saturday session.
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