Day: July 29, 2024

Tajikistani judoka refuses to shake hands with Israeli opponent at Paris Olympics, later withdraws over injury

4:02 pm July 29, 2024

Tajikistan judoka Nurali Emomali in the 66-kilogram event created a stir at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Emomali faced off against Israel’s Baruch Shmailov in the round of 16 in Pool B of the tournament. He refused to shake Shmailov’s hand after his win, according to Ynet News. He was allegedly heard yelling “Allah Akbar” […]

Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits, code of conduct, limits on presidential immunity

3:40 pm July 29, 2024

President Biden will call on Congress to impose term limits and a code of conduct on the Supreme Court while also drafting limits on presidential immunity, a White House official said. Biden will discuss the proposed reforms during remarks on Monday at the LBJ Presidential Library, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil […]

Peas vs. carrots: Which are healthier for you? Dietitians weigh in

3:30 pm July 29, 2024

It’s always a good idea to eat more vegetables. But in this frequent pairing, do peas or carrots reign supreme? “Carrots and peas are both popular vegetables and are used in a variety of ways in different diets. While their exact nutrition specs vary, they are both healthy,” said Dr. Vandana Sheth, registered dietitian nutritionist, […]

Humanoid robot gets to work in BMW assembly plant

3:30 pm July 29, 2024

Nearly six months after announcing its partnership with BMW, Figure’s gleaming silver humanoid robot is making significant progress in its training for manufacturing tasks. A recently released video shows off the robot’s evolving capabilities, highlighting the potential future of AI-powered humanoids in industrial settings. This development marks a crucial step forward in integrating advanced robotics […]

Iowa parents arrested after 4-year-old found outside home covered in filth allegedly escaped ‘makeshift cage’

3:25 pm July 29, 2024

A pair of Iowa parents are facing charges after deputies say they kept their four-year-old son in a “makeshift cage” and instructed relatives to not let the child out while he was staying with them. Dustin Carl Lee Perry and Lindsey Barbara Marie Hamilton, both 26, were charged with neglect or abandonment of a dependent […]