2 crew members die during ‘incident’ on Holland America cruise ship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship’s engineering space, the cruise line said. The unidentified crew members died Friday while the Florida-based Nieuw Amsterdam was at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, Holland America said in a statement. Authorities were notified and… Continue reading 2 crew members die during ‘incident’ on Holland America cruise ship

North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as U.S. and South Korean troops begin drills

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles, state media reported Monday, as the U.S. and South Korean militaries kicked off major annual drills that the North views as a rehearsal for invasion. The North’s report on missile tests came three days after the leaders of… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim watches cruise missile launches as U.S. and South Korean troops begin drills

Cruise, Waymo approved to operate robotaxi services in San Francisco despite safety concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion that will allow two rival robotaxi services to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours, despite safety worries spurred by recurring problems with unexpected stops and other erratic behavior that resulted in unmanned vehicles blocking traffic, including emergency vehicles. The state’s Public Utilities Commission voted… Continue reading Cruise, Waymo approved to operate robotaxi services in San Francisco despite safety concerns