Waymo, the self-driving tech company, is bringing its cars to Detroit. This makes Detroit the first city in the Midwest to have Waymo's self-driving cars. Waymo has been working in Michigan since 2016, but this is the first time they will offer rides to the public. Waymo's cars are designed to hand
Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va
In Ghana, a silent struggle is taking place. People with chronic kidney disease face more than just physical pain. They also battle with feelings of hopelessness. This is not just about sickness. It is about how this sickness affects their minds. A recent study looked into this issue. It focused on
Germany's top leaders are now pushing for a new kind of loyalty to European products. They want to protect their steel industry from tough competition. This is a big shift from their usual stance on free trade. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil recently met with steel pr
Samsung's new Exynos 2600 chipset is making waves with its impressive temperature management. Thanks to a feature called "Heat Pass Block, " this chip is expected to run 30% cooler than its predecessor. This isn't just about comfort; lower temperatures mean the chip can push harder and faster withou
In a move that has sparked debate, two members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are planning a visit to Russia. This trip comes at a time when the party is facing increased scrutiny over its connections to Moscow and allegations, which they strongly deny, of sharing sensitive mil
Poland is stepping up its defense game in a major way. Starting this month, the country is launching a new military training program called "At Readiness. " This isn't just any old training program—it's a massive effort to prepare around 400, 000 people by 2026. That's a lot of folks! Why the sudde
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th
Back pain is not a one-size-fits-all issue. It's a complex problem that affects people differently. To tackle this, researchers are using advanced technology to study how people move. They want to see if there are distinct patterns in how individuals with back pain move their spines. The goal is to
In Chicago, a typical Wednesday morning turned chaotic when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers entered a Spanish immersion daycare to detain a worker. This event, which would have been rare before 2017, has become more common due to policy changes under President Donald Trump. The "s
