Canadian officials in British Columbia issued air quality warnings due to smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifting north. This follows US cities being affected by Canadian wildfire smoke, leading to political tensions and tariff threats from Donald Trump.
US cities are increasingly using drones to detect and deter illegal fireworks during celebrations, leading to significant fines and arrests. This trend is driven by the effectiveness of drone surveillance in identifying offenders and preventing fires and injuries.
Waymo is launching its driverless ride-hailing service in Las Vegas, initially for employees, with public access to follow soon. The service will feature the new Ojai vehicle and compete with Zoox and Motional. San Diego, Tampa, and Denver are also slated to receive Waymo services.
A new Allstate report identifies Boston, MA, as the city with the highest likelihood of car crashes for the second year running. The data, based on auto insurance claims from 200 large U.S. cities, highlights the Northeast, particularly Massachusetts, for frequent collisions, while Texas cities show fewer crashes.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
A surge in apartment construction has created a renter's market in some US cities, with landlords offering incentives like free rent. However, this trend is not uniform, with cities like Chicago experiencing significant rent increases due to high demand and limited supply.
As the World Cup approaches, cities like Chattanooga, TN, are hosting national teams as base camps. Spain, Iraq, and Germany have set up training facilities, bringing excitement and a global atmosphere to local communities, with fans eager to connect with their favorite players.
Seattle has fallen to 13th place in a new ranking of US cities for attracting foreign businesses and investment, a significant drop from its second-place position last year. The ranking, compiled by the Financial Times and Nikkei, cited concerns over the city's 'perceived' anti-business image and economic policies.
Hospitality and food service workers in Los Angeles, Seattle and Philadelphia, represented by Unite Here, are warning of potential strikes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unions are seeking wage increases above $30 per hour, protections from immigration enforcement, improved health coverage and better staffing as contracts expire or near expiration.
Far-right activists and lawmakers from the US and Europe convened in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, for the "Remigration Summit" to discuss expelling minorities and immigrants. Attendees included figures like Jared Taylor, Stefano Forte, and Greg Bovino, who aim to forge closer links between US and European extremist groups.
A Brookings Institution report links the Trump administration's 2019 ICE enforcement surge to 668,000 US job losses, impacting various sectors and causing a chilling effect on local economies.
Beijing is implementing new regulations for electric bicycles and scooters, moving from unbridled micro-mobility to a state-guided model. New rules require helmets and address safety risks, infrastructural deficits, and spatial chaos, following a rise in fatalities.
Waymo has temporarily suspended its self-driving car services in five US cities following a software issue that caused vehicles to enter flooded roads. The company is recalling nearly 3,800 robotaxis and working on software safeguards.
Amazon is expanding its 'Amazon Now' service, offering ultra-fast deliveries in 30 minutes or less, to dozens of cities across the US, marking its most aggressive push into quick commerce.
Data from University of Toronto suggests Canadians are avoiding US cities during the second Trump administrationA new research tool that tracks cell phone activity has found a 42% drop in visitors from Canada to big metropolitan areas in the US that is much higher than official border-crossing data, suggesting Canadians during the second Trump administration are avoiding US cities in particular.Researchers from the University of Toronto said the tool showed a “year-over-year median decline of approximately 42% in Canadian visits to US metropolitan areas – significantly higher than official border-crossing data, which showed a roughly 25% decline”. Continue reading...
Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.
