Ted Turner was a sportsman and visionary media mogul who transformed the Atlanta Braves into a national sensation
The T. rex fossil named 'Gus', discovered in South Dakota in 2021, will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York with a starting bid of $19 million and an estimated sale price of $20-30 million. This highlights a growing market demand for dinosaur fossils, with experts suggesting funds could better support research.
Severe microbursts with wind gusts of 60-70 mph caused widespread damage across Philadelphia and surrounding counties on Saturday afternoon. The storms downed trees, power lines, flooded streets, and damaged buildings, including a partial roof collapse at a housing authority apartment complex. Officials declared a Disaster Emergency and are working on recovery efforts.
A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on Saturday night left two people dead and at least four injured. Police believe the gunfire was an exchange between individuals targeting each other, endangering thousands of attendees. No arrests have been made.
An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has been detected in 31 US states, with 843 reported cases as of Thursday. The true number is likely higher, with Michigan alone reporting 1,562 cases. While typical for spring/summer, states report a larger jump this year. The source remains under investigation, with past outbreaks linked to fresh produce.
Apple's defunct self-driving car project indirectly led to the development of its powerful Neural Engine, crucial for on-device AI processing. This technology debuted with iPhone X and now powers M-series chips, with future upgrades planned for the M7 chip in 2027.
The Uber-Waymo partnership in Phoenix has ended, with remaining agreements in Atlanta and Austin also facing an uncertain future. NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a directive to AV developers, demanding immediate focus on fixing issues where vehicles interfere with first responders. Additionally, proposed FMVSS changes could aid AV companies like Tesla and Zoox.
