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TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China’s dominance
A fresh analysis of the global robotaxi landscape highlights China's significant lead in deployment and operational scale.
L’Europe suffoque sous des températures avoisinant les 40 degrés Celsius
L'Europe de l'Ouest fait face à une deuxième vague de chaleur intense en un mois, avec des températures atteignant les 40 degrés.
German government set to buy stake in KNDS ahead of planned IPO
The German government is moving to acquire a stake in defense contractor KNDS as the company prepares for an initial public offering.
Serena Williams accepte une invitation et jouera en simple à Wimbledon
À 44 ans, Serena Williams confirme son retour en simple à Wimbledon après avoir récemment repris la compétition en double.
Oubliez Mars : cette lune de Saturne pourrait cacher tout ce qu’il faut pour bâtir une colonie humaine !
Des chercheurs de la Nasa ont identifié Titan, une lune de Saturne, comme un candidat prometteur pour une future colonisation humaine grâce à ses ressources naturelles.
AI is inflating student grades, and the effect points to outsourced work, not better learning
A UC Berkeley study suggests that the rise of ChatGPT has led to grade inflation in writing and coding courses, likely due to students outsourcing work to AI.
Naruto To Receive First Official Trading Card Game In Over A Decade
The iconic ninja franchise is set to return to the trading card market in 2027, joining other major Jump properties.
The EU doesn't really know what a deepfake is, and that's becoming a problem for retail
Trade associations are pushing for exemptions from EU AI Act transparency rules, arguing that AI-generated product imagery shouldn't be classified as deceptive deepfakes.
As lakes turn brown, trout and bass decline while pike and walleye thrive
Freshwater lakes across North America and Europe are experiencing 'browning,' which is significantly altering aquatic ecosystems and fish population dynamics.
Les gouverneurs généraux ne peuvent plus facturer tous leurs vêtements aux contribuables
Le gouvernement resserre les règles de remboursement pour les gouverneurs généraux, limitant les frais vestimentaires aux seuls événements protocolaires officiels.
Richard Garriott Wants To Take Ultima Back From EA Using Obscure Legal Quirks
The legendary game creator is attempting to reclaim the rights to the Ultima franchise from Electronic Arts by leveraging specific legal loopholes.
Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’
An investigation into the marketing and sale of high-dose ivermectin in Tennessee, driven by medical professionals promoting unproven treatments.
Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic
In a major industry shift, Nobel laureate John Jumper is departing Google DeepMind to join competitor Anthropic.
Mondial-2026 : le Mexique, première équipe qualifiée ; première historique pour le Canada
Le Mexique se qualifie pour les phases finales du Mondial 2026, tandis que le Canada enregistre une victoire historique.
La Banque du Canada maintient le taux directeur à 2¼ %
La Banque du Canada a annoncé le maintien du taux cible du financement à un jour à 2,25 %.
Scientists discover neurons must break their DNA to build the brain
Researchers have found that newborn neurons must physically break their own DNA to navigate tight spaces during brain development.
Doom, Duke Nukem Composer And Overall MIDI Maestro Bobby Prince Dies At 81
Legendary game composer Bobby Prince, known for his iconic work on Doom and Duke Nukem, has passed away at 81.
Federal grant delays could jeopardize essential disability services, research
Ongoing delays in federal grant issuance are threatening the stability of disability research and essential support services.
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Tech
Bose thinks it can be a media company for some reason
Audio giant Bose is attempting to pivot into the music industry by launching its own record label.
Polymarket reportedly paid creators to post deceptive videos about fake bets
Reports indicate that Polymarket incentivized influencers to create misleading content featuring fake betting wins.
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans
Sony updates its flagship phone line with an aesthetic overhaul and a revamped camera system.
Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’
Signal president Meredith Whittaker warns against anthropomorphizing AI chatbots, emphasizing they are not sentient beings.
World
Tourisme autochtone : « Nous ne sommes pas un parc thématique »
L'essor du tourisme autochtone en Colombie-Britannique soulève des questions importantes sur la gestion et le respect des cultures locales.
Les négociations entre l’Iran et les États-Unis vont démarrer en Suisse
Des pourparlers entre l'Iran et les États-Unis sont prévus en Suisse, bien que l'accord reste fragile.
Finance
CRH is said to near $8 billion deal for Arcosa
Building materials firm CRH is reportedly close to finalizing an $8 billion acquisition of Arcosa.
Déménager Murdochville? Le scénario est étudié par Osisko
La compagnie minière Osisko explore l'idée radicale de déplacer une ville entière pour maximiser l'exploitation d'un gisement minier.
MDA Space to buy RTX-owned Blue Canyon Technologies for $620M
MDA Space has announced a $620 million acquisition of Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX.
Sport
Les Hurricanes célèbrent leur conquête de la coupe Stanley avec un défilé à Raleigh
Des milliers de partisans ont célébré la victoire des Hurricanes lors d'un défilé festif à Raleigh.
Marcelo Bielsa critique les pauses fraîcheur à la Coupe du monde : « Elles n'apportent rien »
Le sélectionneur de l'Uruguay exprime son mécontentement face aux pauses d'hydratation imposées durant le Mondial.
Science
La Nasa teste une puce 500 fois plus puissante qui pourrait changer l’exploration spatiale
Un nouveau processeur résistant aux radiations, 500 fois plus performant, est en phase de test pour les futures missions spatiales.
Chinese sodium battery surprised scientists by matching key Tesla benchmarks
New research shows a Chinese sodium-ion battery design achieving performance metrics comparable to current industry-leading lithium-ion technology.
Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
A long-term study challenges negative stereotypes about aging, showing significant physical and mental improvements in many adults over 65.
Voici les habitudes simples qui pourraient rendre votre cerveau jusqu'à 8 ans plus jeune selon une étude
Une étude suggère que des changements d'habitudes simples peuvent améliorer la plasticité cérébrale.
AI
OpenAI's Codex can now watch you work once and repeat the task forever
OpenAI introduces 'Record & Replay' for Codex, allowing the AI to learn and automate repetitive workflows.
AWS says AI agents lack business context and security, launches two services to patch the gaps
AWS introduces new tools to improve security and knowledge-graph integration for enterprise AI agents.
Culture
Xbox Clarifies Halo: Campaign Evolved Won’t Require PS Plus For Splitscreen After Massive Backlash
Following community outcry, Xbox confirms that local couch co-op will not be gated behind online subscription services.