Lifelike droids dazzle at robot exhibit in China
Humanoid robots are becoming ever more lifelike and canine inspired robots ever more obedient and agile thanks to artificial intelligence and other tech developments. (Aug. 17)
Day: August 17, 2023
9-year-old autistic boy drowns in Brooklyn
A 9-year-old autistic boy drowned after wandering away from an IKEA in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, officials said.
Fall items from Dunkin and Krispy Kreme
Fall is fast approaching and Dunkin and Krispy Kreme are announcing their fall lineups, which include pumpkin-spiced inspired items.
Education secretary praises ‘resilience’ of A-Level students
Education secretary praises “resilience” of A-Level students.
Over 300 teaching position vacancies remain in Prince William Co Public Schools
Prince William County Public Schools will begin the school year with over 300 vacant teaching positions.
Storm chances this afternoon
Strong storms possible this afternoon with highs in the mid 70s.
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Canada’s Northwest Territories
Canada ordered the evacuation of Yellowknife, the capital of Northwest Territories, on Wednesday as wildfires approached the city of 20,000 people. Residents in the city have been given until noon on Friday to leave. Photo: Pat Kane/Reuters
Private jet crashes into motorbike and car in Malaysia, killing 10
The Beechcraft jet lost contact with air traffic controllers before crashing onto a highway, killing all eight on board and two others on the road.
US hits Lebanese environmental group with sanctions
The United States announced sanctions Wednesday on the Lebanese environmental group Green Without Borders, charging that it acts as a “cover” for Hezbollah’s security operations near the border with Israel.