Uber halts self-driving car tests after death
Reuters Uber said it is suspending self-driving car tests in all North American cities after a fatal accident. A 49-year-old woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed the street in Tempe, Arizona. While self-driving cars have been involved in multiple accidents, it is thought to be the first time an autonomous […]
US vows to ‘disconnect’ Maduro’s funding
Who’s really in charge in Venezuela? The BBC’s Paul Adams explains The Trump administration is trying to cut Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s revenue streams, US National Security Adviser John Bolton says. The comments come one day after Mr Maduro cut diplomatic ties with the US. He was angry after they recognised an opposition figure, Juan […]
When white supremacists overthrew a US government
Getty Images The mob burned down the offices of the Wilmington Daily Record A violent mob, whipped into a frenzy by politicians, tearing apart a town to overthrow the elected government. Following state elections in 1898, white supremacists moved into the US port of Wilmington, North Carolina, then the largest city in the state. They […]
VAR faces several hurdles in Scotland, says SPFL chief Neil Doncaster
“It was used for the first time properly in the World Cup in Russia and it’s fair to say that the use of VAR wasn’t without controversy,” he told BBC Scotland. “France’s second goal against Croatia in the World Cup final was certainly a controversial goal. “And, indeed, in the group stages, you might remember […]
Google set to offer banking current accounts
Getty Images Google is expanding its financial offerings Google has become the latest big tech firm to move into banking by offering current accounts. The firm said it plans to partner with banks and credit unions in the US to offer the “smart checking” accounts. It said the service, to be launched via Google Pay, […]
Loren Dykes: Wales defender signs new Bristol City deal
Defender Loren Dykes has signed a new contract with Bristol City Women. Dykes, 30, recently joined Jess Fishlock in an exclusive club when she won her 100th cap for Wales. The new deal ensures Dykes will spend an 11th season with Bristol City. “I’m delighted to have signed for another season at Bristol City,” Dykes […]
The Rap Game UK finalists want to ‘reset’ the music industry
BBC Cbliminal, Haydog, Layyah, Only Zizou (left to right) are the finalists of The Rap Game UK It has been six weeks of intense challenges, clashes and even a live show on the BBC Introducing Stage at Leeds Festival. As The Rap Game UK reaches its last stage, the four finalists say it is time […]
The appetite for protein bars gives much to chew on
Nicola Graham Nicola Graham is doing intensive training to run a marathon and cycle the coast of Ireland From snack bars to shakes, bagels, coffee and even bottled water, food manufacturers are adding protein to an ever-growing list of products. This protein-supplements industry is now worth billions, but does it live up to the hype? […]
How writing about the apocalypse changed my life
Arista Records JP Saxe was nominated for a Grammy for the song If The World Was Ending Eleven years ago, JP Saxe volunteered for a job as a “crowd enthusiasm human” at the Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent to the Brits. That night, he stood in Newfoundland’s Mile One Stadium and cheered as Michael Bublé, Barenaked […]
Will it damage its star status?
Getty Images People took to the streets this week in Hong Kong to protest against proposed changes to the extradition bill. Changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law could hurt the autonomy that has made it one of Asia’s main financial hubs. The government is seeking to allow extraditions to mainland China, saying it makes sure […]