Underworld Turns

Waymo admits remote human drivers from overseas intervene in unusual situations

Waymo admitted its robotaxis aren’t always driving themselves. When the cars run into an unusual situation, remote human drivers often step in to help, according to chief safety officer Mauricio Peña. The company confirmed during a recent Senate hearing that some of these remote operators are in the U.S., but plenty are contractors working overseas […]
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Disneyland’s Evil Queen cast member says she was fired for breaking a rule

An actress who became a social media star for her amusing interactions with Disneyland guests while playing the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs says – she’s been fired. Sabrina Von Bogenberg, 27, appeared on NewsNation Monday, where she shared her side of the story. She told NewsNation anchor Natasha Zouves that Disneyland […]
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California is one of America’s ‘best’ states for single people, study finds 

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and a timely study has revealed that the Golden State is one of the “best” in America for those looking for love. WalletHub researchers compared all 50 states across 29 different metrics to come up with their ranking of single-friendly states. Their metrics were divided into three categories: dating opportunities, dating economics and romance and fun. “Beyond your looks, personality, interests […]
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Los Angeles jury hears claims that Meta, Google harm youth

Opening statements began Monday in a federal trial targeting Meta and Google, with plaintiffs’ attorneys arguing the tech giants intentionally designed their platforms to get children hooked, harming their mental health. One of the plaintiffs, a 20‑year‑old identified only as KGM, claims her social media addiction led to depression and suicidal thoughts. She and two […]
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Standoff with armed barricaded suspect continues for more than 15 hours at Southern California home

An armed standoff with a barricaded suspect in the Antelope Valley that started late Monday morning is still active on Tuesday morning, authorities say.   According to an L.A. County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson, the incident began around 11 a.m. Monday when deputies were dispatched to the 43000 block of Blue Sky Court in Lancaster for “a call of mentally ill person armed […]
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