Ford CEO wants level playing field with Toyota, GM imports as USMCA trade talks reopen

U.S. President Donald Trump and CEO of Ford Jim Farley clap, as President Trump visits a Ford production center, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026.

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Wimbledon 2026: How is the schedule decided?

Question: How is the schedule decided? Why would a number one seed play on Number One court, while a number six seed gets to play on Centre? Jack, UK

Answer: Scheduling the order of play each day is a complex operation.

Ford Q2 sales drop 10.3% due to F-Series supplier issue, falling EV demand

Ford Motor vehicles are displayed for sale at the Leif Johnson Ford dealership on June 30, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

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DETROIT — Ford Motor on Thursday reported a 10.3% decline in its second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales as the company battled a supplier issue for its F-Series pickup trucks and a significant drop in all-electric vehicles.

The best new popular science books of July 2026 | New Scientist

It’s a hot month in London – in oh so many ways. Life, being alive and death are big themes in the new popular science books out in July, not to mention that small thing of being a human and all the messy feelings and sensory stuff that goes with it. Then there’s also AI filling the future  – in ways that worry one of the world’s leading forensic scientists, as well as ethicists who are paid to think about this sort of thing. I’m looking forward to delving into the worlds of volcanoes and pharmacology, which look positively safe and stable in comparison…

I Tried Proton’s Privacy-First AI Chatbot to See If It’s Better Than ChatGPT

Lumo 2.0 is here. Credit: Lifehacker

If you're a regular Lifehacker reader, you'll know Proton develops a range of privacy-first products, including an email service, a VPN, and cloud storage. It also now has its own AI chatbot, called Lumo—first launched in August 2025, and recently upgraded with a host of new capabilities, including image generation.

Astrophysicists Puzzle Over Webb’s New Universe | Quanta Magazine

Faced with observations of early black holes and galaxies that weren’t expected to exist, scientists have come up with a wealth of new theories to explain them. Now they just need to figure out which ones are true.

Your Younger Audience Is Declining Faster Than It Looks

Last week, I argued that habitual publisher traffic – direct and branded – has been eroding for years, and that the under-35s are leading the charge. Not directly provable, but a theory.

The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data

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Jeff Bezos' family office backed five AI startups in June

Jeff Bezos attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions on June 17, 2026 in Paris, France.

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This Complete Samsung Soundbar System Is $400 Off Right Now

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She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.