Image copyright Shachihata An anti-groping device aimed at tackling sexual harassment on public transport has been launched in Japan. It allows victims to mark their assailants with an invisible ink stamp in the shape of a hand. People can then use the device's black light to identify those who have been marked.The firm involved says…
Insurance — Tesla says it won't use GPS or other in-car data in setting premiums. Timothy B. Lee - Aug 28, 2019 9:11 pm UTC Enlarge / A Tesla Model 3.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesTesla announced Wednesday that it is launching a new personal auto insurance product in California. Elon Musk said in April that Tesla would…
A pro-Brexit supporter carries a banner during an anti-Brexit protest, outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain August 28, 2019. REUTERS/Henry NichollsLONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government on Thursday dared lawmakers who want to stop a no-deal Brexit: change the law or change the government if you want to stop Britain leaving…
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Greta Thunberg said her voyage across the Atlantic would be "a huge challenge" Teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg has landed in New York after a 15-day journey across the Atlantic by boat.She will be participating in UN climate summits in New York City and Chile.The 16-year-old Swede sailed from…
Flying water tower — "The senator and his staff have been following the developments closely." Eric Berger - Aug 28, 2019 2:13 am UTC On Tuesday evening, Starhopper launched from South Texas. Trevor Mahlmann for Ars Here, the test vehicle is almost ready to launch. Trevor Mahlmann for Ars And up it goes. Trevor Mahlmann…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China has denied a request for a U.S. Navy warship to visit the Chinese port city of Qingdao in recent days, a U.S. defense official told Reuters on Tuesday, at a time of tense ties between the world’s two largest economies. FILE PHOTO - Trucks transport containers at a port in Qingdao,…
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images/PA Media Image caption Jeremy Corbyn, Caroline Lucas, Jo Swinson and Ian Blackford held talks on Tuesday Opposition MPs say they have agreed to work together to find a way to block a no-deal Brexit by passing legislation in Parliament. In a statement after a meeting called by Jeremy Corbyn, the MPs…
1937-2019 — He ran Porsche's race department, then Audi, then Volkswagen Group itself. Jonathan M. Gitlin - Aug 26, 2019 10:10 pm UTC Ferdinand Piech, 1937-2019Ferdinand Piëch, an icon of the German auto industry, has died at age 82, according to Bild. As the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, he was certainly set up to follow…
(Reuters) - Taylor Swift won video of the year and Ariana Grande was voted artist of the year in a girl-powered MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) show on Monday, while rapper Cardi B won best hip-hop video and newcomer Lizzo celebrated large women. Alternative pop singer Billie Eilish, 17, beat Lizzo to be named both…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Leonardo DiCaprio says he's "deeply concerned" about the crisis Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental organisation is putting $5m (£4.1m) towards helping the Amazon rainforest after the recent surge in fires there.Earth Alliance will give the money to local groups and indigenous communities as they work to protect the Amazon.The National Institute…
