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DoorDash is expanding robot-assisted loading and drone delivery pilots in the US, highlighting a shift in delivery logistics. Dashers have completed loading gigs for Dot robots in Arizona, and the company says humans remain essential as autonomous tools scale. Separately, DoorDash Air drones are being developed in-house after FAA certification, with pilots and integrations planned for future rollout.
A developing UK political storyline centers on Andy Burnham’s Catholic upbringing and its influence on his approach to poverty and welfare, contrasting with evolving US discussions on Catholicism and migration. The coverage notes that British Catholicism differs from its American counterpart and underscores Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping as prime minister.
A wave of earnings reports from major tech and consumer companies shows mixed results but outlooks point to continued momentum in AI, autos and logistics. Qualcomm, UPS, IBM, Intel and UnitedHealth report varying results, with some guiding higher, others facing cost pressures, and others expanding into automotive and AI workloads.
Prediction markets have seen a surge in notional volume in June as FIFA World Cup excitement sustains trading on Kalshi, Polymarket, and Rothera. International platforms report sustained high open interest and volumes, while regulators monitor market integrity amid heightened activity.
Howard University has reinstated roughly 200 of 502 first-year students who were removed from its roster after missing a July 10 payment deadline or failing to meet other enrollment conditions; the school says each case will be reviewed. In the UK, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have formed the London and South East University Group (LASE/LASEUG), a four-campus group of more than 50,000 students that will launch on 7 September.
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
The White House has issued an executive order directing sidewalk signs around the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to warn visitors about alleged inaccuracies in the museum’s portrayal of American history and to point to sources for a corrected narrative. Smithsonian leadership defends its scholarship and fullness of America’s story as Republicans press for hearings and potential changes on Capitol Hill.
Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has blanketed large parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Authorities have issued health alerts, opened cooling centres and distributed masks; officials expect rain to disperse some smoke but warn that pollution will linger in the Upper Midwest.
The Philippines’ $40bn outsourcing industry, which employs about 1.9 million people, is facing pressure as AI adoption rises. Workers report AI-generated material being trained on their writing, with redundancies looming as roles shift toward automation.
A tornado has struck the Fox Cities region in Wisconsin, impacting Appleton, Menasha and Neenah. Officials say the tornado traveled about 12 miles, caused widespread damage to roofs, power lines and vehicles, and prompted shelter openings. Despite the scale of damage, there have been no confirmed deaths or missing persons as crews continue assessments.
DoorDash has revised its fee structure to vary service fees by distance and order size while keeping a fixed merchant delivery fee. The change, rolled out in most of the United States with several markets excluded for now, aims to reflect the effort involved in deliveries and to improve fee clarity for shoppers.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League has launched its inaugural season with four teams—New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco—holding a seven-inning schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network will distribute games in the U.S., while players like Kelsie Whitmore and Ayami Sato headline the action. The league aims to become a lasting platform for women’s professional baseball.
Wakefield has acquired Mystery Hill in Michigan’s Irish Hills to preserve a fading piece of the region’s roadside history, aiming to spark generational nostalgia while expanding the site into a broader family entertainment hub.
The indictment unsealed in Chicago alleges Cloth solicited over $100 million from investors for film and entertainment projects, but diverted funds to other ventures and to repay earlier investors. He faces seven counts of wire fraud and forfeiture of more than $12 million; investors are urged to contact the FBI if they believe they were harmed.
Three new papers show quantum-dot qubits are scalable and can be controlled through electronic wiring, with IBM's purchase of a related tech and a diamond-defect processor demo highlighting advances in qubit control.
The Department of State has begun issuing Patriot Passports, featuring a living president’s portrait, at 27 passport offices nationwide. In-person applications are required on designated days; the gold-embossed interior shows the president’s signature. The move follows a wave of high-visibility tributes to the president, including coins and potential currency signatures.
Chief Shon Barnes has faced mounting questions about the Bite of Seattle shooting response. Mayor Wilson is considering her options after asking for his resignation; Barnes says his status is “up to the mayor,” while deputies and community groups press for continuity as investigations continue. Four people were wounded and three died, including a 2-year-old, at the festival.
Rihanna has reportedly returned to the recording studio, with A$AP Rocky confirming that new music is in the works. The comments suggest a potential release window after years of speculation, though details remain scarce and timing uncertain.
A fatal, gang-related shootout at the Bite of Seattle near the Space Needle has led Seattle’s mayor to replace Police Chief Shon Barnes as authorities hunt for suspects. A 15-year-old has been charged with assault; police say the teen’s gun was not used in the killings. Sayles will serve as interim chief while investigations continue.
Kelsey Plum has been traded from the Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury in a deal that also involves Monique Akoa Makani and draft picks. The move follows Plum’s injury absence and Sanctioned trade talks as the Sparks adjust at the deadline; Phoenix aims to bolster a playoff push.
Liverpool’s pre-season tour has seen tensions flare after Dominik Szoboszlai handed the captain’s armband to Kostas Tsimikas rather than Curtis Jones, prompting a post-match exchange. Szoboszlai later says there is no conflict and the captaincy will be settled by the club’s captain and coach.
Base Power has secured a $1 billion Series D, valuing the company at $13 billion, and is expanding with home batteries in Texas and Illinois, integrating storage to stabilize grid demand amid surging electricity use driven by electrification and AI data centers.
Ariana Grande has announced a planned step back from visibility after completing the Eternal Sunshine Tour. She has said the move is deliberate, not impulsive, and that she is balancing boundaries with continuing a career she calls life-changing. London’s Barbican production of Sunday in the Park With George is affected, with Grande withdrawing from the role set for 2027.
Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident with a decades-long U.S. stay, has had a June release from ICE detention after a judge found the government failed to justify deportation. DHS maintains he poses a foreign policy risk based on Israeli convictions; Sarsour and his supporters say the charges are tainted by torture claims and political targeting. A next hearing is set for Sept. 14.
A wave of citizen-initiated lawsuits under the Clean Air Act and related statutes has transformed how pollution is fought in the United States. Recent cases target vehicle idling, refinery emissions, and diesel NOx. Courts are weighing whether enforcement should rest with regulators or with citizens, as some administrations challenge these provisions.
California officials have spent millions fighting federal economic policies in court, while defending routine federal funding that flows to state programs. The dispute highlights tensions between state leadership and federal policy, with questions about costs to taxpayers and real impact on residents.
Wizz Air has posted an operating loss of 183 million euros for April–June, reversing a year-earlier profit as jet-fuel prices surge with Brent crude above $120. The carrier says market prices are up about 87% and is reallocating capacity from Middle East routes to Europe while expanding passenger traffic to 21.2 million.