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Rivian’s in-vehicle AI assistant launched in its vehicles on May 12, 2026.Michael Wayland / CNBCDETROIT — What’s the best advanced driver-assistance system on the market? Ask Rivian Automotive’s new artificial intelligence and it will say its creator.”Rivian’s is truly exceptional … an unmatched blend of safety and technology,” the chatbot told me during hourslong drives in one of its R1T pickup trucks in which the vehicle largely controlled itself on several Midwest highways.While the Rivian AI bot may be biased, that’s exactly the company’s goal with a new generation of vehicle software and technologies: to be the best. Rivian is…

The Liberals face a “very risky” call on their relationship with One Nation, as they struggle to reset after their election bruising.

Also on Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with the rival North aimed at peaceful coexistence, telling Seoul’s Liberation Day ceremony that the two Koreas need safeguards to prevent conflict and should work to replace their armistice with a “peace regime”.Lee urged dialogue to formally end the 1950-1953 Korean War, which ended in a ceasefire but no peace treaty, and said the talks could explore ways to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear programme.Pyongyang has rejected Lee’s overtures and criticised US-South Korean military exercises as provocations.On Thursday, Putin drew Tokyo’s condemnation with a visit to an island off Hokkaido,…

Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA) has successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship, defeating ‌Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) while also setting an impressive record in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.With ⁠the victory on Saturday night, Russia’s Makhachev etched his ⁠name in the UFC record books, extending his winning streak to 17 consecutive fights and surpassing UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva’s historic 16-fight mark set from 2006…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California authorities seized more than $800,000 worth of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop this week, officials said.The California Highway Patrol said a Central Division canine officer stopped a 2025 Honda CR-V in Merced County on Aug. 12 for an alleged traffic violation.During the stop, the officer identified “several indicators of possible criminal activity,” according to CHP.A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a bag containing approximately 30 pounds of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $817,200, CHP said.TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER CRASHING THROUGH CAMP PENDLETON GATE WITH 112…

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He also made a bet few others did – on organic matcha. Demand has been growing rapidly.“Last year, we exported 55 tonnes of matcha. The year before, it was 35 tonnes,” Hattori said, adding that he has already received orders totalling 100 tonnes this year. Unlike in Uji, Hattori has no shortage of land to grow tea. As older farmers retire without successors, idle fields are giving him room to expand.“The field I own is about 12ha currently. My goal is to acquire 150ha,” he said. “I am receiving requests from 50 countries and regions. To be able to respond to demand, I…

A powerful earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and forced about 5,000 people to evacuate, as rescue teams work to clear roads blocked by landslides and reach survivors still trapped under rubble.The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at 5:58am local time on Saturday (21:58 GMT, Friday), with its epicentre about 68km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende, on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara province, according to the US Geological Survey, which put the depth at 10km (6.2 miles).Recommended Stories list of 2 itemsend of listThe earthquake, followed by some 341 aftershocks, is one of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Bernie Sanders-backed California congressional candidate who touts his career as an educator has used the classroom and academia to push diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and activist groups, according to his own writings and reports on his work with students.Randy Villegas is taking on Republican Rep. David Valadao in California’s 22nd Congressional District in a high-stakes Central Valley showdown that could help determine control of the House.Democrats have made the seat a top pickup target, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the district a “toss-up” and gives the district…

Teenage sensation Lucas Herrington is one step away from a Premier League debut against Manchester United after featuring in Hull City’s pre-season draw.