Friday, September 30, 2022

This robot ran a world record — but its trainer says it's 'not dangerous yet'

Robot running

Cassie first made a name for itself in 2021 by completing a 5K on campus with a time of 53 minutes. After months of training, the machine has now set a Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-metre dash by a bipedal robot. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/this-robot-ran-a-world-record-but-its-trainer-says-it-s-not-dangerous-yet-1.6600931?cmp=rss

U.S. state courts have become an electoral battleground in the abortion fight

Abortion Illinois Wisconsin

After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, state judicial races have become even more important for Democratic groups working to protect abortion rights.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/state-supreme-courts-battleground-abortion-1.6602208?cmp=rss

Brazilians living in poverty, hunger seek to eject Bolsonaro in election

Brazil Elections Poverty

Brazil's presidential election will be decided by tens of millions of people experiencing poverty, and they look set to eject incumbent Jair Bolsonaro from office.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/brazils-poor-may-cost-bolsonaro-1.6602120?cmp=rss

Dolphins QB Tagovailoa stretchered off field with head, neck injuries in loss to Bengals

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to the ground Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals and was stretchered from the field.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/nfl-miami-dolphins-cincinnati-bengals-tnf-recap-sept-29-1.6601764?cmp=rss

At least 19 dead after blast in Kabul hits education centre

Kabul blast

A suicide bomber struck an education centre in a Shia area of the Afghan capital on Friday, killing 19 people and wounding 27, a Taliban-appointed spokesman for the Kabul police chief said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/blast-education-centre-kabul-1.6601838?cmp=rss