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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Rio Tinto's Greater Nammuldi iron ore mine in Western Australia has successfully implemented a fleet of over 50 self-driving trucks, improving safety and productivity without job losses. The trucks are equipped with lasers and radars to detect collision risks and obstacles,...

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever after Donald Trump's decisive victory in the US election last week. This comes as the Republicans are edging closer to overall control of Congress. Published Date: November 11,...

Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

The news article discusses seven wild moments in the history of Bitcoin, from its mysterious creation by Satoshi Nakamoto to its current status as a $2 trillion cryptocurrency industry. The first recorded transaction using Bitcoin was the purchase of pizza, and...

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

US Secret Service has been spotted using a robotic dog named Spot made by Boston Dynamics to patrol Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The robotic dogs do not have weapons and can be controlled remotely or automatically as long as...

X users jump to Bluesky – but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky, a social media platform described as “social media as it should be,” is gaining popularity with around one million new sign-ups per day. It has 16.7m users and was created by Jack Dorsey to be a decentralized version of Twitter....

Trump names ‘big tech’ critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

US President-elect Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a critic of big tech, as head of the US communications regulator. This appointment requires Senate approval and is part of Trump's team preparations for inauguration on January 20, 2025. Key Points The appointment requires approval...

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked

The US House Ethics Committee investigated allegations against Matt Gaetz, including claims that he paid for sex with multiple women, including a minor. The committee deadlocked on releasing its findings, leading to Matt Gaetz withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Separation of...

Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV’s Dr Oz for top roles

Donald Trump has selected Linda McMahon, former CEO of WWE, and Dr. Mehmet Oz for top roles in his administration. Both selections follow a pattern of Trump nominating loyal supporters to key positions. Donald Trump's Top Role Picks: Linda McMahon and Dr....

How big is Donald Trump’s mandate?

Donald Trump's win in the 2024 presidential election is significant, but the size of his mandate is a matter of debate. He received more votes than any other candidate, but did not receive an outright majority of the popular vote. The...

Trump selects new attorney general following Gaetz withdrawal

Pam Bondi, a longtime ally and former lawyer for President Trump, has been selected as the new nominee for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew amid a federal sex trafficking investigation. If confirmed, Bondi would lead the Justice Department and oversee...

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