UPSSSC - General Awareness - Issue 2019

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Issue 2019

UBER TO DISPATCH WAYMO'S ROBOTAXIS IN AUSTIN AND ATLANTA NEXT YEAR

Ride-hailing leader Uber announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.

2 mins

INSTAGRAM MAKES TEEN ACCOUNTS PRIVATE AS PRESSURE MOUNTS ON THE APP TO PROTECT CHILDREN

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people's lives.

3 mins

CONGRESS TARGETS CHINESE INFLUENCE IN HEALTH TECH. IT COULD COME WITH TRADEOFFS

A California biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China, underscoring the possible tradeoffs between health innovation and a largely bipartisan push in Congress to counter Beijing's global influence.

3 mins

TECH BILLIONAIRE RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER FIRST PRIVATE SPACEWALK

A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday (15), ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA's moonwalkers.

2 mins

NOT-SO-GREAT EXPECTATIONS: STUDENTS ARE READING FEWER BOOKS IN ENGLISH CLASS

Chris Stanislawski didn't read much in his middle school English classes, but it never felt necessary. Students were given detailed chapter summaries for every novel they discussed, and teachers played audio of the books during class.

4 mins

FACEBOOK OWNER META BANS RUSSIA STATE MEDIA OUTLETS OVER 'FOREIGN INTERFERENCE'

Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda. The announcement drew a rebuke from the Kremlin.

2 mins

MORMON WIVES' TAYLOR & WHITNEY - We've Cleared the Air

On the debut season of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, fans watched as Queen Bs Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt battled it out for the throne while navigating their complicated friendship in the wake of the MomTok “swinging” scandal.

1 min

Kate's Reinventing the Royal Rules

Find out how broke protocol and called the shots!) while sharing an update on her cancer battle via an emotional video message

1 min

Celebs Are Making Up and Breaking Up - Again!

Us examines why stars keep getting back together with their exes - only to realize that the past is better left in the past

2 mins

BRAD & INES - She's the 'Real Deal'

The actor isn’t afraid to show off his love for the jewelry designer because of their deep trust

1 min

Crystal Hefner on Finding Love After the Playboy Mansion

Following her marriage to the late Hugh Hefner and her time at the Playboy Mansion, Crystal Hefner wasn’t necessarily looking for love — but she found it in marine biologist James Ward.

1 min

J.Lo Bounces Back

Ben who? slayed her first red carpet appearance since filing for divorce

1 min

Has Chicago Med's Sexiest Relationship Been Derailed?

Jessy Schram fills Us in on Dr. Asher’s suddenly sad love life and the one thing new castmates must know

1 min

Christopher Our Reeve Real-Life Superman

He cemented his place in Hollywood history with his iconic portrayal of the superhero, but Christopher Reeve continues to inspire 20 years after his death

7 mins

GM OFFERING ADAPTERS TO HELP ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS ACCESS TESLA CHARGERS

General Motors is now offering adapters to help its electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers.

1 min

LONGSHOREMEN AT KEY US PORTS THREATENING TO STRIKE OVER AUTOMATION AND PAY

Determined to thwart the automating of their jobs, about 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.

5 mins

CLEAN ENERGY: SHE FOUNDED A BUSINESS TO KEEP EV CHARGING STATIONS UP AND RUNNING

Kameale Terry saw it coming before almost anyone else did. She realized the expanding network of electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. would need a workforce to maintain it.

4 mins

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THE STANDARD MODEL HAS NEVER BEEN THIS CLOSE TO PRO PERFORMANCE

5 mins

GOOGLE'S MILLISECOND AD AUCTIONS ARE THE FOCUS OF A MONOPOLY CLAIM

It happens in milliseconds, ideally, as you browse the web. Networks of computers and software analyze who you are, what you are looking at and buy and sell the advertisements you see on web pages.

4 mins

PARIS HILTON - My (Not So) Simple Life!

The pop culture icon talks to Us about music, motherhood and bringing her reality series back to life

1 min

LOVE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

All eyes are on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as they continue to revel in their public romance - and make big plans for their future together

4 mins

Not Every Mother's Nightmare

Bullying? Truancy? Too much TikTok? Connie Britton's daughter is possessed in Here After

2 mins

9-1-1's Ryan Guzman Has Us Buzzing

So many bee jokes, so little time! After last season’s cruise-ship catastrophe reminiscent of The Poseidon Adventure, 9-1-1 doubles down with an homage to another of Irwin Allen’s classic, over-the-top 1970s disaster flicks:

1 min

Are you ready for your close-up Ishaan Khatter

Ishaan Khatter instantly captured our interest in the trailer for Netflix’s breakout whodunit The Perfect Couple.

1 min

UNITED AIRLINES WILL OFFER FREE INTERNET ON FLIGHTS USING SERVICE FROM ELON MUSK'S SPACEX

United Airlines has struck a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on flights within the next several years.

3 mins

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNS LAWS TO PROTECT ACTORS AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AI

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent.

2 mins

HOW AUTOMAKERS ARE MAKING "RECALLS" EASIER

Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety. But they can also be quite a hassle for owners. Taking your vehicle to the dealership for an unexpected repair or fix is just one more thing you have to plan for. Pleasingly, things are changing. With many of the newest vehicles, some recalls can be taken care of simply by turning your car on.

2 mins

GOOGLE WINS LEGAL BID TO OVERTURN 1.5 BILLION EURO ANTITRUST FINE IN EU DIGITAL AD CASE

Google won a court challenge this week against a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising business.