England paceman Wood making slow progress from knee injury
WorldEngland paceman Mark Wood said his recovery from a knee injury is "real slow going" but the 36-year-old knows that at this stage of his career it could all be over if he pushes too hard.
In modern Netherlands, one local keeps traditional Dutch dress alive
WorldVOLENDAM, Netherlands -- The Volendam women's costume, with its high pointed bonnet (hul), is one of the most recognizable forms of traditional Dutch dress, appearing often on postcards from the Netherlands.
Adobe reaches $150 million settlement of US lawsuit over termination fees, subscription cancellations
WorldAdobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing hefty termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, the Department of Justice said on Friday.
Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company’s most repairable laptop in more than a decade
WorldSAN FRANCISCO -- Apple's (AAPL.O) MacBook Neo, the laptop it announced last week that starts at $499 for students, is the most repairable laptop the company has released since 2014, according to an analysis released Friday by iFixit.
Hyundai issues stop sale for some 2026 Palisade SUVs after fatal incident
WorldHyundai Motor said on Friday it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in the United States and Canada and will recall them over an issue with power seats following an incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio on March 7.
Japan oks bills for full coverage of childbirth costs
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Friday bills aimed at introducing a system under which public health insurance will fully cover childbirth costs.
Japan eyes mass drone use for coastal defense
WorldTOKYO -- Amid an increasingly severe security environment, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones, while there are still many issues to overcome.
Nissan to launch robotaxi service with Uber
WorldTOKYO -- Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it will launch a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo in partnership with U.S. ride-hailing service provider Uber Technologies Inc.
Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study
WorldThe partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.
Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push
WorldLONDON -- A group of Caribbean countries plan to raise $200 million for a joint bid to boost biodiversity, in a push for more influence on internationally financed environment projects to maximise their impact, Grenada's climate ambassador has told Reuters.
