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Uber and Wayve have partnered to launch fully autonomous ride trials in London, marking the first such trial for Uber without a safety driver. This Level 4 autonomous driving pilot utilizes Wayve's AI-powered software, l…
Meta is establishing a new AI research lab focused on achieving "superintelligence." The initiative involves recruiting top talent, including Alexandr Wang of Scale AI, with significant investment potentially reaching bi…
The 2025 U.S. Open tees off at Oakmont Country Club, with Scottie Scheffler the favorite at +280 odds. Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau (+700), Rory McIlroy (+1100), and Jon Rahm (+1200) are also top contenders. Golf…
Waymo, a self-driving car service, temporarily suspended operations in downtown Los Angeles after at least five of its vehicles were burned during weekend protests against immigration raids. While Waymo believes the vehi…
BET celebrates its 25th annual awards show Monday night, honoring Black entertainment icons. Kevin Hart hosts, with performances by Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, and more. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Frank…
The Miami Dolphins' attempts to trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey face a challenge with the emergence of free agent Jaire Alexander. Alexander's lower salary ($16.15 million) compared to Ramsey's ($20+ million) gives teams m…
Doechii, the BET Award winner for best female hip-hop artist, used her acceptance speech to call for justice, highlighting the immigration raids and protest crackdowns in Los Angeles. She criticized the government's resp…
The UK government has approved £14.2 billion in funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk. This project is expected to create 10,000 jobs and power six million homes, contributing to the government's clea…
iPadOS 26 introduces a revamped multitasking system, eliminating the long-standing Split View and Slide Over features. This change makes way for new windowing capabilities within Stage Manager, although some users may fi…
Warner Bros. Discovery's top TV executive, Channing Dungey, will continue leading Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) after the company splits into Streaming & Studios and Global Networks next year. Dungey's leadership…
The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, aired on June 9th on BET. Kendrick Lamar led nominations with ten, while Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin received the Ultimate Icon Award. Performers inc…
Apple announced that macOS Tahoe, releasing this fall, will be the final major software update for Intel-based Macs. While these Macs will receive security updates for three years, Apple is fully transitioning to its own…
The 78th Annual Tony Awards achieved its largest TV audience in six years, attracting 4.85 million viewers on CBS, a 38% increase from 2024. Paramount+ also saw a record-breaking streaming audience, up 208% year-over-yea…
Apple unveiled new AirPods features at WWDC 2025. AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 will gain studio-quality audio recording, utilizing H2 chip technology for improved sound during calls and recordings. A …
North Dakota State University (NDSU) faces a looming deadline to decide whether to join the House vs. NCAA settlement. Opting in would allow for increased revenue sharing with athletes and higher compensation, but with s…
Following the death of Jim Irsay, his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, will assume ownership of the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay-Gordon becomes owner and CEO, Foyt owner and executive vic…
Cole Escola, a non-binary actor, won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for their work in "Oh, Mary!" This makes them the first openly non-binary actor to win this award and the first to win for a play they …
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend, identified as "Jane," testified in his sex trafficking trial, corroborating claims made in a previous lawsuit filed by Cassie Ventura. Jane described similar experiences involving coerced parti…
HBO's "Harry Potter" series adds seven actors to its cast, including Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt and Johnny Flynn as Draco and Lucius Malfoy, respectively. Other additions include actors portraying ke…
Aaron Rodgers's 2025 contract with the Steelers is finalized, exceeding his initial $10 million request. While the deal is significantly less than his market value, potentially reaching $19.5 million depending on perform…
A Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic appeared prematurely on eBay, revealing its design and specifications. Images show a 'squircle' design with a rotatable bezel and a significant upgrade to 64GB of storage, double that of …
Celine Song's "Materialists" offers a nuanced look at modern love and self-worth in New York City. Dakota Johnson stars as a high-end matchmaker navigating the complexities of dating and relationships. The film features …
Microsoft and Asus unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a Windows-based handheld gaming device aiming to rival the Steam Deck. Featuring a unique controller-like design and a customized version of Windows optimized for smaller sc…
Tyler Perry's psychological thriller "Straw," starring Taraji P. Henson, has debuted at #1 on Netflix's US trending list. The film follows a single mother facing multiple crises in one day, from job loss to eviction and …
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a record-breaking five-hour French Open final, overcoming a two-set deficit for his first-ever comeback win of this magnitude. The match, hailed as one of the greatest ever, showc…