Turkey’s resurgent opposition knocks Erdogan in pivotal local elections By Reuters
By Can Sezer and Burcu Karakas ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turks punished President Tayyip Erdogan and his party on Sunday in nationwide local elections that reasserted the opposition as a political force…
Kia recalls 427,000 Tellurides that might roll away while parked
Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to documents published by…
Ember’s journey from hot coffee to medication transport
Ember’s first Indiegogo campaign drew sideways glances when it launched in 2015. Would anyone actually buy a $129 heated coffee mug? Nearly a decade later, however, it’s clear that the…
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild By Reuters
By Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -With efforts underway to clean up thousands of tons of steel debris from the collapsed bridge in Baltimore’s harbor, Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday…
Bay Area Auntie Ann’s Mogul estimates California’s new $20 minimum wage will cost him $470,000 per year
Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to…
Women in AI: Brandie Nonnecke of UC Berkeley says investors should insist on responsible AI practices
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to…
Finnish authorities detect sulphur-like smell in Helsinki region By Reuters
HELSINKI (Reuters) – A strong smell resembling that of sulphur or burnt rubber was detected in the region around Finland’s capital Helsinki, the city’s rescue department said on Sunday. The…
Easter Sunday 2024: What’s open and closed?
Easter is usually a day of coming together. It’s one of the holiest days in Christianity. And kids excitedly await the Easter Bunny’s arrival and egg hunts. But once that’s…
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis gets UK knighthood for ‘services to artificial intelligence’
Demis Hassabis, CEO and one of three founders of Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary DeepMind, has been awarded a knighthood in the U.K. for “services to artificial intelligence.” Ian Hogarth,…
More clarity needed on future defence spending, Israel’s central bank chief says By Reuters
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s central bank chief on Sunday called on the government to enact responsible fiscal policy by reining in non-defence spending to offset any further…