Tech companies have poured billions of dollars into self-driving cars for more than a decade. Still, experts say various obstacles need to be cleared before vehicles without human drivers become mainstream. Amazon’s driverless transportation company appears to be moving in the right direction though, as it started testing its robotaxi on public roads this week – with employees on board, for now.
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Former South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announced Tuesday that she will run for president in 2024, becoming the first major rival to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants, served as US ambassador to the United Nations under Trump. Haley will likely face stiff competition from other potential GOP candidates such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who are all said to be weighing 2024 runs. Some strategists say a big Republican primary field would be advantageous to Trump, who still enjoys significant support among the party base, and could splinter the vote – allowing him to walk away with the nomination.
After the US military shot down three mysterious objects over North America last weekend, many people have questioned whether the objects could have originated from a hostile state or even from outer space. In an effort to tamp down on fears, the White House made it clear this week that no, this is not an alien invasion. “I know there have been questions and concerns about this, but there is no – again no – indication of aliens (or) extraterrestrial activity,” Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, said in a briefing Monday. A top…
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