Robotaxis need to be tested in real traffic
To achieve safe, cost-effective autonomy we need to see how other road users react to the vehicles
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Just stop moaning and pay your taxes
Fetishising tax avoidance in the US must end if the republic is to survive
Gender war is over, now we need leadership
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
The world has seen the light on energy, except Ed Miliband
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
Memories of Growing Up on Long Island
A guest essayist wrote that Long Island produced “more than its share of villainous, dead-eyed jerks.” Readers offer their perspectives. Also: Honor at Stanford.
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Financial Times
Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran as talks continue
Comments play down hopes of an imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times
Republican hardliners warn Trump is giving up too much in Iran talks
US president is trying to quell an internal backlash from hawks who demand Tehran’s complete surrender
Financial Times
Egypt deploys jets to UAE as Iran war strains Arab alliances
Abu Dhabi had hit out at countries in region for not doing more to help defend against Iranian attacks
Financial Times
The power struggle in the world’s narrow seas
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis grips the global economy, nations are vying to secure other vulnerable waterways
BBC News
Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.
BBC News
Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened,...
BBC News
Heatwave conditions met in parts of England as record-breaking temperatures forecast
The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.
BBC News
RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.
BBC News
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.
The Economist
Elon Musk is going all-in on an unproven technology
The Economist
Tulsi Gabbard’s exit weakens MAGA’s anti-war faction
NYT Europe
For Carlo Petrini, the Point of ‘Slow Food’ Wasn’t the Food. It Was Us.
The Italian activist, who died on Thursday, built his global movement on the idea that eating well could make modern life more...
NYT Europe
Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Iran’s leaders argue that the possible preliminary agreement has not extracted any major concessions.
The Telegraph
Arsenal celebrate title in style as Mikel Arteta takes centre stage
Arsenal celebrate title in style as Mikel Arteta takes centre stage
The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu tears up after error-strewn French Open first-round defeat
Emma Raducanu tears up after error-strewn French Open first-round defeat
Wales
BBC Wales
Tree shortages in coastal towns 'risking people's health'
A lack of tree cover in urban areas could be affecting people's health, conservation charity warns.
BBC Wales
Guatemalan machete gang robbed us at knifepoint, says plant hunting couple
Plant hunters Sue and Bleddyn Wynn Jones from Gwynedd travel the world collecting species and seeds.
BBC Wales
Council's £34k B&B bill and rally tragedy
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
BBC Wales
Surgeon removed wrong part of bowel after tattoo mix-up
It was one of 10 "never events" in the past 12 months in the NHS in north Wales, a report says.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
What happens now at relegated West Ham?
West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is over - but what changes lie ahead as they prepare for life in the Championship?
BBC Sport · Tennis
Raducanu beaten in French Open first round
Emma Raducanu's French Open campaign comes to an early end as she suffers a frustrating first-round defeat by Argentina's...
BBC Sport · Football
Spurs survival celebrations can't disguise season of embarrassment
Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the...
BBC Sport · Football
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the season?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. This time, it's team of...
The Race · F1
F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix results
Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious at Formula 1's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix as his Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired...
The Race · F1
Russell retires from lead of F1's Canadian GP
George Russell's F1 2026 title bid has taken a massive blow in the Canadian GP
The Race · F1
F1 2026 Canadian GP starting grid
George Russell will lead a Mercedes one-two on the starting grid for Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix
The Race · F1
McLaren warns everyone loses if 2027 F1 changes are blocked
McLaren boss Andrea Stella thinks “everyone” in Formula 1 will lose if a push to change power unit rules for next year is...
Formula 1 Official
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Canada
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Formula 1 Official
LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli wins thrilling Canadian Grand Prix
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada 2026.
ESPN Cricinfo
Kuldeep and Rahul help DC sign off with big win
RR's victory earlier in the day against MI meant both PBKS and KKR were knocked out from the playoffs race
ESPN Cricinfo
Kuldeep: 'Was expecting more, but I couldn't deliver this season'
The spinner finished with just ten wickets in the tournament but ended his season on a high with 3 for 29 against KKR
Science
New Scientist
The distant world that is our best hope of finding alien life
A decade ago, we discovered an exceptionally exciting exoplanet that could be the best candidate for hosting alien life. Now...
New Scientist
Epic dreaming is leaving people exhausted and distressed
Some people experience vivid, incessant dreams that leave them feeling exhausted the next day, with researchers calling for...
New Scientist
The Selfish Gene at 50: Why Dawkins’s evolution classic still holds up
When Richard Dawkins’s first blockbuster book was published half a century ago, few genes had ever been sequenced or studied...
New Scientist
Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s...
Nature
Vanishing tongues and life on Mars: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01655-w Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Nature
Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01660-z Nature staff discuss ongoing efforts to curb the...
Nature
Neuroflix
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01087-6 It’s just a game — isn’t it?
Nature
AI cracks 80-year-old mathematics challenge — researchers are astonished
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01651-0 The late Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős thought he...
Technology
The Verge
The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
Memorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or...
The Verge
On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
Hiking is one of life's great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time,...
The Verge
Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat....
The Verge
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief,...
Techcrunch
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
We're in the transition period -- all of us.
Techcrunch
Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
Techcrunch
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like...
Techcrunch
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Wired
Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Anker, Beats (2026)
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
Wired
Best Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models are in full swing.
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Migrating from Go to Rust
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CBP Directive 3340-049B: Border Search of Electronic Devices
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DeepSeek reasonix, DeepSeek native coding agent with high caching and low cost
Hacker News · 97 pts
Australia Four-Day Work Week Study Data Shows Boosted Productivity
Hacker News · 224 pts
Memory has grown to nearly two-thirds of AI chip component costs
Hacker News · 24 pts