Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1944, Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 1997, Leo Howard, American actor and martial artist was born. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Waymo announces plans to bring its newest fleet of robotaxis to American cities - including Las Vegas

The Independent

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July 8, 2026

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Waymo announces plans to bring its newest fleet of robotaxis to American cities - including Las Vegas

Waymo says the robotaxis will be available to the Vegas public ‘soon’

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

Waymo to offer driverless rides in four more US cities

Waymo announced it will begin offering robotaxi rides in four new cities: Las Vegas, Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, Florida. The company was already providing rides to passengers in over 10 cities. After the expansion, it expects to first offer rides to employees in the coming weeks, then expand to the general public, it said Wednesday. []

Engadget

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tesla expands robotaxi service to small section of Miami

The company's robotaxi roadmap mentions future expansions to Orlando and Tampa.

Inc.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Waymo Is Coming to 4 New Cities—but Not Everyone Will Be Able to Immediately Hail a Ride

The robotaxi service announced that it will soon launch in Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Tampa.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Waymo to roll out driverless vehicles in 4 new US cities ahead of public launch; key details here

Waymo driverless vehicles are expanding to Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego and Tampa as the robotaxi company prepares for a wider public rollout later this year.

Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

The driverless car squeeze

Waymo’s rapid robotaxi expansion is accelerating the shift to autonomous vehicles, squeezing Uber and Lyft drivers

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Bets Its $1.4 Trillion Valuation On Miami Robotaxi Expansion

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has launched its robotaxi service in Miami, marking a significant step in Elon Musk’s effort to transform the company’s self-driving software into a full-scale ride-hailing business. The Miami rollout follows Tesla’s earlier robotaxi launch in Austin, giving the company a third major market to demonstrate that its autonomous vehicle ambitions can translate [] The post Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Bets Its 1.4 Trillion Valuation On Miami Robotaxi Expansion appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Metro

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mario Kart World update adds new Knockout Tour races but where’s the proper DLC?

Nintendo has added new photo mode features and Knockout Tour routes to Mario Kart World, with more promised in the future.

Fox News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities

Starship Technologies is redeploying 1,200 delivery robots from U.S. college campuses to grocery delivery, but crowded city sidewalks pose new challenges.

Fortune

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· Jun 27, 2026

Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route

The U.S. carved out an alternate path that runs along Oman's coast and said Saturday that it's been expanded to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.

Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District

Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual production experiences for productions of all sizes, budgets, and creative aspirations. virtual production system built []

The Suburban

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· Jul 7, 2026

Alto map planned route

Alto map planned route

Digital Trends

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Wild West era of robotaxis is starting to end

The first global robotaxi rules set common safety expectations for fully autonomous vehicles, giving automakers a clearer target while leaving city approvals, local rules, and readiness as major rollout hurdles.

Mindanao Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

FAST Logistics deploys 45 new fleet for last-leg delivery, nationwide transport operations

FAST Logistics Group, the leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the Philippines, has rolled out 45 new delivery vehicles to strengthen its last-leg and nationwide freight operations amid growing demand

The Next Web

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· Jun 29, 2026

Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration

Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s app in Phoenix, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city that served as the first test of whether the two former courtroom rivals could work together. Both companies confirmed the split to TechCrunch on Monday. Waymo said the vehicles have already been folded back into its [] This story continues at The Next Web

CNET

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· Jul 9, 2026

US Weighs Removing Steering Wheel Requirement for Driverless Cars

The move would benefit companies such as Tesla, which are already designing in that direction.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 23, 2026

ITP issues alternate traffic plan as heavy vehicles barred, foreign delegations arrive

ITP issues alternate traffic plan as heavy vehicles barred, foreign delegations arrive

iPhone in Canada

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· Jul 3, 2026

Amazon Boosts LEO Satellite Internet Fleet to 396 to Take On SpaceX Starlink

Amazon just put another 29 Leo satellites into orbit for its high-speed internet network, wrapping up its Atlas V launch campaign in the process. The batch went up on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket out of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2. The mission was called LA-08, and it’s Amazon’s 14th successful deployment [] The post Amazon Boosts LEO Satellite Internet Fleet to 396 to Take On SpaceX Starlink first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Mashable

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· Jun 26, 2026

This stunning Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is still live on Prime Day — last chance to score a free game

Amazon’s Switch 2 bundle includes a code for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia for Prime Day.

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 30, 2026

Milestone gathers 400 Security Leaders to help shape the future of AI and Video Intelligence

Milestone Xperience Days in Las Vegas are packed with inspiration. Technology partners like NVIDIA and Dell bring their vision for what becomes possible when the right infrastructure meets the right intelligent video platform. Ten Milestone customers will show what this looks like in the real world – from law enforcement and healthcare to smart [] The post Milestone gathers 400 Security Leaders to help shape the future of AI and Video Intelligence appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Futurism

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· Jul 9, 2026

New Jersey Poised to Ban Self-Driving Tesla Robotaxis

This is not anti-Tesla. The post New Jersey Poised to Ban Self-Driving Tesla Robotaxis appeared first on Futurism.

SB Nation

· Jul 3, 2026

Your Marquette At 2026 NBA Summer League Schedule!

Are we going to get to see more than just Chase Ross in action in California and Las Vegas?

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 29, 2026

Rocket Lab Is Set to Acquire Satellite Telecom Giant Iridium for $8 BIllion

Rocket Lab's strategy appears similar to SpaceX and its Starlink satellite business.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 24, 2026

Morgan Stanley raises China humanoid robot shipment forecast to 50,000 units

Morgan Stanley has again raised its forecast for China’s humanoid robot shipments this year, lifting its estimate to 50,000 units from 28,000 as commercial validation, policy support and supply-chain momentum accelerate adoption. The investment bank had already doubled its projection to 28,000 units in January. In a report published on Tuesday, it said the latest upgrade reflected a growing number of Chinese companies, including electric-vehicle maker Xpeng, announcing plans for mass production...

Commercial Observer

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· Jul 9, 2026

Italian Market Chain to Open First NYC Store by Penn Station

Mangia! Mangia! Manhattan’s Penn District is getting a new Italian market this fall. Dal Moros Fresh Pasta To Go, a fast-casual restaurant born in Venice, Italy, has signed a lease for 1,100 square feet at 421 Seventh Avenue, marking the brand’s first New York City location, Commercial Observer has learned. Dal Moros has made its []

People.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Southwest to Cut 7 Routes from This U.S. Airport

The airline said it has added additional routes to other cities to make up for the change

The West Australian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Perth traffic: Serious crash in Welshpool during Friday morning rush hour, expect delays

Drivers have been urged to proceed with caution through the area and seek alternate routes.

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

LIVE: ULA launches next batch of Amazon Leo satellites

The United Launch Alliance launches the next batch of Leo satellites for Amazon from Cape Canaveral. #ULA #UnitedLaunchAlliance #AmazonLeo #leo #satellite #space #science #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

ZENIT

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· Jul 6, 2026

Twenty Fiat Topolino Electric Vehicles: The New Cars That Will Drive Through Vatican City

This is the first batch of 20 vehicles, to be followed by an additional shipment of 10 Fiat Topolinos, [“baby mice”] which the automaker will provide to the Governorate of Vatican City State, in order to reinforce a shared commitment to more sustainable and responsible mobility, through innovative, all-electric solutions. The post Twenty Fiat Topolino Electric Vehicles: The New Cars That Will Drive Through Vatican City appeared first on ZENIT - English.

MobileSyrup

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· Jul 2, 2026

Amazon is ready to launch its Leo satellite broadband service

Amazon’s satellite broadband service Leo is pretty much ready to launch. According to the e-commerce giant, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket launched in the early hours of July 2nd and successfully deployed 29 Amazon satellites. Amazon says that all that is needed is to raise the satellites to their assigned operational altitude []

TechNode

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· Jul 1, 2026

NVIDIA expands robotics hiring in China, opens roles in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen

US chipmaker NVIDIA announced a major recruitment drive for its robotics team, with openings across four core areas of embodied AI, simulation, deployment, and solution architecture. Positions are available in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. According to NVIDIA, the embodied AI team will focus on key technologies and applications including dexterous manipulation, human body modeling using []

BBC News - Business

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· Jul 6, 2026

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

KrASIA

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· Jul 7, 2026

UBTech’s UWorld U1 tests demand for humanoid robots at home

The series has drawn over 13,000 orders, as UBTech tries to move humanoid robots beyond industrial use and into households.

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chinese lidar maker with Nvidia ties accused of being cyber risk for US

Robots on the factory floor. Self-driving vehicles on the Las Vegas strip. Even a substitute for man’s best friend — the robotic dog. They are all part of the physical artificial intelligence buildout that depends on high-tech, low-cost lidar, the critical sensors that allow these technologies to see their surroundings. And at the heart of []...Click to read more

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 28, 2026

The AI Startup Challenging Tesla and Waymo in the Race to Automate Driving

Wayve is emerging as a go-to partner for traditional automakers trying to keep up with Silicon Valley.

DualShockers

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· Jun 27, 2026

10 Best Adventure Games of the 2020s (So Far)

If you're looking for modern games to get lost in, I recommend the ten best adventure games of the 2020s (so far).

Globes English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Rami Levy expanding car sale facilities

Industry sources say that the retail chain regards its new Mobility division as a strategic arm for long-term business development.

Ars Technica

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· Jun 22, 2026

Report: Kennedy Space Center not ready for era of super heavy rockets

SpaceX has told NASA it plans to launch Starship every eight days from Kennedy.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 2, 2026

Amazon to Begin Internet Service This Year After Latest Launch

A United Launch Alliance rocket lofted 29 satellites for Amazon.com Inc., paving the way for the start of the company’s broadband service later this year in a challenge to SpaceX’s dominant Starlink network.

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