The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially enacted a sweeping nationwide ban prohibiting the deployment, import, and operation of humanoid robots manufactured in China, citing severe and unacceptable national security risks. The regulatory action targets robotic systems produced by prominent firms such as Unitree, whose bipedal models gained widespread attention...
Australian home prices fell 0.7% in July from June, the steepest monthly drop since December 2022, according to property consultant Cotality. Annual price growth slowed to 5.3%, down from double-digit rates earlier this year. Sydney and Melbourne led declines with monthly falls of 1.4% and 1.2%, both now more than...
Authorities in Delaware tackle cluster with vaccination and contract tracing - but field has been weakened by cuts Measles outbreaks are igniting throughout the United States as the nation passes the highest case count in 30 years - putting greater pressure on state and local health departments and highlighting the importance...
Elektros Inc., a publicly traded company based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is promoting its long-term strategy focused on hard-rock lithium assets in Sierra Leone and a U.S. patent related to next-generation electric vehicle charging. In an August 1, 2026 announcement distributed via ACCESS Newswire, the company said growing awareness...
AGIOS KONSTANTINOS, Greece, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece while helping to control a huge wildfire on Sunday that has destroyed more than 100 homes northwest of Athens, while people fled another blaze on the tourist island of Kefalonia. Two people on one helicopter — a Greek...
British pop singer Boy George has withdrawn from his role as King Herod in the London production of the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the London Palladium. The announcement was made by his manager, Paul Kemsley, days before the artist was scheduled to begin his performance run. Boy...
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury ahead of the WNBA trade deadline. In exchange, the Sparks received a first-round draft pick for next year, player Monique Akoa Makani, and a second-round draft choice in 2028. The agreement was finalized late Saturday night...
Philadelphia Union overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Atlanta United 3-2 at home on Saturday, completing the comeback with two goals deep into stoppage time. Neil Pierre headed in the equalizer in the 96th minute from a Kai Wagner cross, before Ezekiel Alladoh scored the winner in the 97th minute,...
The national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) drew intense internal debate as delegates weighed whether to issue a formal presidential endorsement for the upcoming electoral cycle, with prominent figures such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez heavily discussed among members. The convention highlighted strategic divisions within the progressive...
In Washington, D.C., Alexandra Eala defeated former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach the Mubadala DC Open final, a significant milestone in the Filipino player’s professional career. Eala controlled baseline rallies with precise groundstrokes and converted break-point chances efficiently, according to tournament statistics. The victory sends...
