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McDonalds drops AI technology from drive-through restaurants
McDonald’s is discontinuing its use of the controversial AI-powered ordering technology in US drive-throughs after customers highlighted its humorous failures online. This system, developed
Read MoreDelays continue at Birmingham airport after changes to security checks
Birmingham Airport experienced long delays this weekend due to confusion over new rules regarding liquids in hand luggage. Social media posts show queues extending
Read MoreProtests against over-tourism start in the Balearic Islands
This weekend saw thousands rallying in the Balearic Islands, voicing their concerns over mass tourism and overcrowding. Demonstrators in Menorca and Mallorca took to
Read MoreShein could soon go public on the UK stock market
According to a report from Sky News, fashion giant Shein is poised to discreetly file an initial public offering (IPO) prospectus with the Financial
Read MoreAnimal testing company fined $35 million after breeding beagles
In 2022, 4,000 beagles were rescued from a Virginia facility operated by Envigo RMS LLC, which breeds animals for medical research. This led to
Read MoreUS and Europe announce major crackdown on cybercrime
The US and Europe have independently announced takedowns of cybercrime networks that defrauded people out of billions of dollars. Both the US Department of
Read MoreThe FDA could change its rules for blood donation to protect against malaria transmission
The FDA has announced that it’s considering introducing a new requirement for blood banks to implement a test that can detect malaria parasites in
Read MoreStudy finds respiratory risks from the long-term use of gas or propane stoves
A new study by researchers from Stanford University’s School of Sustainability has found that gas and propane stoves could be a threat to consumers’
Read MoreUS announces plans to send over $1 billion of new weapons to Israel
The White House has informed Congress of its intention to send over $1 billion worth of arms to Israel. Last week, it halted a
Read MoreNHTSA makes a decision on emergency braking laws
Automatic emergency braking systems are becoming increasingly common in new cars as a means to prevent accidents. Soon, this safety feature will be standard
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