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Bolt just became the first major ride-hailing company to officially register under South Africa's new transport rules, setting a safety standard for the entire industry. The move brings drivers, riders, and regulators closer to a safer, more accountable future.
Researchers have finally figured out why sneakers squeak on basketball courts, and the answer involves miniature lightning bolts and supersonic rubber waves. The discovery could help us better understand earthquakes and design safer, grippier surfaces.
When a Shih Tzu named Star bolted from her home and jumped into a deep lake, Boca Raton firefighters didn't hesitate to dive in. Within minutes, a captain waded into the water and brought the terrified dog safely back to shore.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul escaped his home and bolted onto the cross-country skiing course at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, crossing the finish line to roaring applause. The two-year-old pup didn't win a medal, but he captured hearts worldwide with his enthusiastic Olympic debut.
A two-year-old dachshund who bolted onto the M4 motorway during her family's house move was rescued 36 hours later, thanks to volunteer drone pilots who worked through the night. The heartwarming reunion shows how strangers can unite to save a life.
Cameron Bolton texted teammate Josie Baff hours before her Olympic snowboard cross final, telling her she could win. She did, bringing joy to a team reeling from Bolton's broken neck.
A humanoid robot just outran most humans, hitting 22 miles per hour in a real facility test. The achievement shows robots are finally mastering balance and control at speeds that used to make them topple over.
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title in the most dramatic fashion imaginable, walking off the pitch in protest before their goalkeeper saved a cheeky penalty attempt and a thunderbolt goal sealed victory. The chaotic final showed how keeping your cool under pressure can turn controversy into triumph.
Four-year-old Merrick Bolthouse, a cancer survivor from Ontario, stepped onto the ice at Little Caesars Arena to play goalie with his hero John Gibson and the Detroit Red Wings. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Trinity Health, the young fan got full Warrior Hockey gear and stopped shots from his favorite team.
Canada just struck a trade deal allowing up to 70,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually at dramatically reduced tariffs, with half reserved for models under $25,000 USD. The move could flood the market with affordable EVs that cost less than a Chevy Bolt and reshape North America's electric vehicle future.