A San Francisco resident gave birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi while en route to a medical center. Mother and baby arrived at the hospital safely and are doing well.
NASA has lost contact with the Maven spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars for over a decade. The probe not only studied the planet's atmosphere but also served as a key communication relay for the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers.
On December 10, 2025, 200 combat engagements took place at the front, Russian occupation forces carried out 23 air strikes and used over 1,700 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attacked 36 times.
The first sale of oil leases in the Gulf of Mexico brought in $279 million from 30 companies. This is part of Republican efforts to increase fossil fuel production in the US.
Thousands of Bulgarians have once again taken to the streets to protest against the minority government, accusing it of failing to tackle corruption. The demonstrations continue amid preparations for the introduction of the euro and an upcoming no-confidence vote.
A map of xPON providers will appear in "Diia" to check a building's connection to an energy-independent network, which will increase internet resilience during outages. It will show providers, internet operating hours during blackouts, and allow users to leave feedback.
Putin hinted that calls from 'unfriendly countries' may soon be blocked for Russians. This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This happened after his criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements about "close personal contact" with Vladimir Putin.
ATESH partisans report that servicemen of the 205th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Federation in the Kherson direction are being massively hospitalized. They cite illnesses and old injuries to avoid being sent to the front line and rotation.
Chipmaker Intel has lost its appeal against a European Union antitrust decision. However, the court reduced the fine imposed on the company two years ago by a third, cutting it by 140 million euros.
Two four-story residential buildings collapsed in a Moroccan city, killing 22 people. Sixteen people were injured, and an investigation into the cause of the collapse has been launched.
The US has extended the waiver of sanctions against Lukoil until January 17, allowing certain operations. This is due to intensified negotiations on the sale of the Russian company's foreign assets.
YouTube TV plans to launch over 10 new themed subscription plans in early 2026, including a sports package. It will provide access to major broadcasters and sports networks, as well as NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL RedZone options.
On December 11, hourly outage schedules for the population and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has for the first time deployed two teams at IndiGo's office for daily monitoring after over 3,000 flight cancellations. The Delhi High Court has ordered IndiGo to compensate passengers affected by the cancellations.
Rising gold prices lead to an increase in informal and illegal mining, which has devastating environmental consequences and contributes to the growth of organized crime. The World Gold Council calls for the creation of official processing centers to legalize this sector.
An Austrian court has definitively blocked the US request for the extradition of Dmytro Firtash, concluding over a decade of legal hearings. The Higher Regional Court of Vienna confirmed that the lower court's decision is final, as prosecutors failed to meet the deadline for filing an appeal.
Writer Sophie Kinsella has died at 55 after battling aggressive brain cancer. She gained global fame with her bestselling "Shopaholic" series, selling over 50 million books.
Eight explosions occurred in the area of the 'Gvardiyske' airfield in occupied Crimea. Maritime passenger transport has been suspended in Sevastopol.
Google has introduced an AI Plus plan in India priced at less than $5 per month for new users. This move is aimed at competing with low-cost AI offerings, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT Go subscription.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the continuation of negotiations with the American side regarding Ukraine's reconstruction and economic development. A fundamental document on the parameters for ending hostilities is also being finalized.
The US proposes to introduce mandatory checks of social media history for the past five years for visa-free travelers. This concerns citizens of 40 countries who use the ESTA electronic system and raises concerns due to the predicted drop in the number of foreign tourists.
The Department of Defense of Ukraine is for the first time purchasing armored blankets to protect Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel from shrapnel on the battlefield. These multifunctional tent-like products will expand the capabilities for personnel protection.
Research found a decrease in market profitability the day after popular shows were released at midnight. Trader fatigue from late-night binge-watching may affect stock prices.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Ukrainian media to discuss the real situation at the front and refute Russian disinformation. He emphasized the importance of responsible information dissemination and explained why not all successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can be immediately disclosed.
Czech police found the body of 22-year-old Ukrainian Andriana Ofrim, who had been missing since November 21, in a body of water. A 33-year-old acquaintance, a compatriot, has been detained and confessed to the murder, the motive for which was financial disagreements.
Over the past day, December 9, 164 combat engagements took place at the front. The most tense situation remains in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Valeriy Lytvyn, violinist of the Veriovka Choir and sound engineer of the Berehynia Theater, died in the war against the Russian occupiers. He voluntarily joined the military service at the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The Russian dictator stated that people in Donbas warmly welcome Russian servicemen. Putin also once again stated that Russia plans to achieve all the tasks set for the "SVO."
Boeing received 164 aircraft orders in November, including 65 777X jets from Emirates, while Airbus faced quality issues and lowered its delivery target. Overall, Boeing reached 1,000 gross orders, while Airbus has 797.
