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75 sickened as McDonald's severe E. Coli outbreak expands
75 sickened as McDonald's severe E. Coli outbreak expands
by  AFP

A severe outbreak of E. Coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has expanded to 75 reported cases, mainly in the western United States, authorities said Friday. McDonald's restaurants in the 13 impacted states have temporarily pulled Quarter Pounders from their menus, though other items, including other beef burgers, remain available.

Waymo ramps up robotaxi push with $5.6 bn in funding
Waymo ramps up robotaxi push with $5.6 bn in funding
by  AFP

Waymo on Friday said it raised $5.6 billion from investors to expand a robotaxi program now operating in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. Waymo One ride-hailing services operate in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with the company saying it plans to expand to the cities of Austin and Atlanta as part of a partnership with ride-share platform Uber.

Elon Musk all-in for Trump as Moscow denies secret Putin talks
Elon Musk all-in for Trump as Moscow denies secret Putin talks
by  AFP

Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man and an avid supporter of Donald Trump, was plunged into new controversy on Friday after a report that he is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "It is extremely problematic that the world's richest man can throw his money around in an attempt to directly influence the outcome of this election," Noti said.

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