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London robotaxis licensed by TfL for supervised Uber trips
Transport for London has granted private hire vehicle licences to a fleet of autonomous cars using technology from British firm Wayve, on the condition that a qualified human driver is present and remains responsible for the vehicle. Journeys could begin later this year. Uber said inspectors had confirmed that theContinue Reading
Turning Creativity Into Lasting Connections
Kellum Dietz has built a career around one simple idea: great art begins with understanding people. Based in York, Pennsylvania, he is best known as a caricature artist at Hershey Park and other major amusement parks, where he has spent years creating memorable experiences for guests through illustration and conversation.Continue Reading
Some ‘high strength’ omega-3 supplements contain ‘surprisingly low’ amounts
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails So-called “high strength” claims on omega-3 supplements could be leaving shoppers paying a premium forContinue Reading
Britons taking ‘drastic action’ such as sleeping in kitchen to cope with heat
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails One in six Britons are taking “drastic action” such as sleeping in the kitchen, missingContinue Reading
Gianni Infantino apologises over ‘errors’ after World Cup sale plan row
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the football body’s Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom have acknowledged “mistakes were made” in the process of setting out the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. A letter penned by the pair to the FIFA Council and FIFA Member Associations included an apology forContinue Reading
Molly Ringwald says one person made Secret Life of the American Teenager the ‘worst’ experience of her career
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Molly Ringwald does not look back fondly at her time on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. DuringContinue Reading
Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Ed Miliband has hailed the UK and US as the “closest of allies” following talks in Washington, whereContinue Reading
Dodo was actually smart – but trust in humans led to its downfall
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email The now-extinct dodo was actually quite smart but gained a reputation as an unintelligent bird because it trusted humans, according to new research. Scans ofContinue Reading
Farage’s popularity is plummeting. In Clacton, voters say they are losing faith
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Voters in Clacton are set to head to the polls once again in just over a week forContinue Reading
Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory local election candidate after backlash
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email A former far-right activist, who has a string of convictions including for harassing a Jewish MP, has stoodContinue Reading