Baidu and Uber have announced plans to launch Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing services in Dubai’s Jumeirah area. The service will allow passengers to book fully self-driving vehicles through the Uber app, marking a major milestone in AI-powered mobility. The deployment of autonomous vehicles in a major urban area demonstrates Dubai’s commitment to smart transportation and advanced technology. By integrating self-driving cars into daily commuting, the city aims to improve traffic efficiency and reduce reliance on human drivers. Apollo Go uses Baidu’s AI and autonomous driving technology to navigate city streets safely. The vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and…
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Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to begin creating a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard.The project aims to protect the economy if US-owned payment systems are disrupted. The meeting will be chaired by Vim Maru of Barclays and funded by major City institutions.The government supports the plan, which has been discussed for years but gained urgency recently. About 95% of UK card payments run through Visa and Mastercard.Executives warn that losing access would severely damage daily commerce in an increasingly cashless economy.Sanctions that shut the networks in Russia showed how quickly consumers can lose access to money.…
Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 as it restructures for a tougher market.Plant closures remain possible under the plan presented by chief executive Oliver Blume and finance chief Arno Antlitz. Weak sales, high costs, automation and the rapid growth of Chinese carmakers in Europe are driving the overhaul.The group had already announced 35,000 job cuts by 2030 to save €10bn. The company said earlier measures produced savings in the double-digit billions and helped absorb geopolitical pressures such as US tariffs.New data showing a widening EU trade deficit with China has increased the urgency for change. Volkswagen remains…
Daily GLP-1 tablets are reshaping the race for the obesity market.Drugmakers believe pills will attract new patients who avoid injections.Analysts say the sector could reach $200bn within a decade. Novo Nordisk launched the first oral Wegovy in the US in December.Early demand has been strong, with tens of thousands of weekly prescriptions.The treatment controls appetite in the same way as injectable drugs. Patients are switching for practical and financial reasons.Tablets cost less, need no refrigeration and are easier to take daily.Some users report more stable hunger levels than with weekly shots. Eli Lilly is preparing a rival pill, orforglipron, for…
Max Verstappen criticised Formula One’s new regulations after pre-season testing in Bahrain.He said the heavy focus on energy management makes the car “not fun to drive”.He described the concept as “anti-racing” and compared it to “Formula E on steroids”.He again suggested he could leave the sport if racing stops being enjoyable. Lewis Hamilton voiced similar concerns.He said the systems are extremely complex and difficult for fans to follow.He argued drivers need near-technical degrees to understand the cars. The new rules introduce revised engines, chassis, tyres and sustainable fuel.Power now comes almost equally from combustion and electric sources.Drivers must constantly manage…
US inflation fell to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. Prices rose 0.2% from December, while core inflation increased 0.3%. Economists had expected a slightly higher annual rate of 2.5%. Inflation dropped to 2.3% in April, then climbed to 3% by September. It declined again to 2.7% by late autumn. The White House called the new figure proof that its economic agenda controls inflation. Officials argued that lower inflation will support future Federal Reserve rate cuts. Wall Street now studies the data for interest rate signals. The Federal Reserve paused cuts in January and will decide again…
The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to implement the judicial reforms required to unlock about €10bn in suspended EU funds. The commission froze payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law breaches under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it concluded that sufficient reforms had been made and lifted the suspension. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission committed serious errors. Ćapeta said the commission had not properly assessed whether reforms…
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the strongest benefits in young adults and new mothers. Scientists analysed 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people. They found aerobic activities that raise heart rate produced the greatest reduction in depressive symptoms. Resistance training and yoga also helped, but to a lesser degree. Group and supervised exercise delivered extra benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. Neil Munro of James Cook University said exercise can sometimes…
A return to traditional Nepali food could help reverse the country’s growing type 2 diabetes epidemic, researchers say. In Nepal, about one in five people over 40 lives with the condition, while medication remains largely unaffordable. Doctors warn diabetes often leads to severe complications and early death, creating long-term social and economic strain for families. Studies suggest that simple meals once eaten by previous generations, especially lentils and rice known as dal bhat, can put diabetes into remission. A pilot study in Kathmandu found that 43% of patients with long-standing diabetes reversed the condition after switching to a calorie-controlled traditional…
Drinking a couple of teas or coffees a day may lower the risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline, scientists say. A large US study found that people who drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea daily had a 15–20% lower dementia risk than non-drinkers. The research analysed health data from more than 130,000 people followed for up to four decades and was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Caffeinated coffee drinkers also showed slightly better performance on cognitive tests than those who drank decaf. No protective effect…
