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A wave of updates across Uber, Waymo, Baidu, and others is redefining autonomous-vehicle deployment in major markets. Partnerships are shifting, apps are expanding beyond rides, and regulators are sharpening standards. The evolving ecosystem is accelerating, with major players preparing for broader rollout in 2028 and beyond.
The French Football Federation has announced Zinedine Zidane as the new coach of the France national team. Zidane has not coached since 2021 and signs a four-year contract. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, who has stepped down after the 2026 World Cup. Zidane says he is ready to lead the team to further glory.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Kumba will permanently close on Aug. 2, marking 33 years of operation. Debuted in 1993 as Florida’s tallest and fastest coaster, it features seven inversions and a 135-foot drop. The park will replace it with Kumba’s Revenge as part of a $100 million thrill-ride expansion. Final rides are on Aug. 2.
Major moves in autonomous mobility involve Bolt and Lucid, May Mobility, and Lyft-Waymo partnerships, with deals aimed at scaling fleets, public listings, and international expansion.
Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after venues objected to his onstage calls for Free Palestine. Messina Touring Group says the move follows discussions with stakeholders and could affect hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will resume in Philadelphia on Sept. 19 with Sheeran continuing as the headlining act.
Arizona pitcher has an immaculate inning, striking out three batters on nine pitches, topping 102.6 mph. It follows his return from Tommy John surgery and marks another standout performance after eight scoreless outings.
Pro-Palestinian activism has entered the spotlight on Ed Sheeran’s US tour after Macklemore used the stage to speak for Gaza and Palestine. The fallout has seen sponsors and venue owners pressure promoters to drop him, while Sheeran seeks to keep the peace amid a growing cultural backlash.
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, highlighting Latino contributions in the U.S. The observance traces to the 1960s and reflects a history of culture, labor, and community across diverse Latin American nations.