Elon Musk sarcastically commented on a video of a Waymo robotaxi in Austin, Texas, appearing to attempt a head-on collision, reigniting the debate between LiDAR and vision-only autonomous driving systems. Tesla enthusiasts highlighted concerns about sensor fusion, while Baidu and Xpeng are reportedly transitioning towards vision-only approaches, mirroring Tesla's camera-based system.
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A 2003 birthday scrapbook for Jeffrey Epstein, featuring a nude sketch and a cryptic note allegedly signed by Donald Trump, has ignited a political firestorm. The Wall Street Journal's publication of the note led to a $20 billion lawsuit from Trump, who denies its authenticity. The DOJ confirmed Trump's name appears in Epstein-related files, contradicting his earlier denials.
The India-UK FTA is poised to bolster pharmaceutical and medical device supply chains, enhancing access to affordable medicines and fostering collaboration in bulk drugs and joint research. The agreement is expected to boost India's generic drug exports to the UK, currently valued at $1 billion. The medical devices industry anticipates accelerated bilateral trade, emphasizing the need for streamlined regulatory approvals and stricter Rules of Origin checks.
S Jaishankar recounted his UPSC interview experience coinciding with the revocation of the Emergency on March 21, 1977. He actively participated in the 1977 election campaign against the Emergency. This experience taught him the importance of clear communication under pressure and highlighted the potential disconnect between those in power and the public sentiment, which he termed the 'Lutyens' bubble'.
Tensions flared ahead of the final Test between India and England as a heated argument erupted between India's coach, Gautam Gambhir, and pitch curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Irfan Pathan's social media post ignited a debate about double standards, questioning why England's coach had pitch access while Gambhir did not.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely married Melanie Guevara. The private ceremony happened at San Francisco City Hall. The couple has been together since 2022. Likely shared the news on Instagram. NFL players and teammates congratulated the couple. Pat Ricard and Ar'Darius Washington sent good wishes. D'Jordan Strong referred to them as "The Likelys".
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate ignited controversy by likening the state government to a "beggar" while clarifying his earlier remarks on crop insurance, drawing sharp criticism from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and opposition leaders. His statement, made in response to questions about a previous controversial remark, was deemed inappropriate, reigniting calls for his removal and sparking outrage among political figures.
A heated exchange occurred between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and The Oval curator Lee Fortis regarding practice pitch conditions, prompting intervention from batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. Fortis remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the disagreement. In team news, Arshdeep Singh is set to make his Test debut as India aims to level the series against England in the fifth and final Test.
A tragic accident occurred near Jagera bridge in Maloud as a pickup truck carrying devotees returning from Naina Devi temple plunged into the Sirhind Canal. The incident resulted in the death of four individuals, including two children, and left three others missing.
A British F-35B Lightning fighter jet, grounded in Kerala due to a hydraulic fault since June 14, has successfully taken off after repairs. A UK technical team completed the work at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, with support from Indian authorities. The aircraft's extended stay garnered public attention, while the UK government expressed gratitude for India's collaboration.