The retrofitted Cessna handled taxiing, takeoffs, bad weather, and landings without a human pilot. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A human safety pilot flew onboard during the trip, but never needed to assist the flight. A single-engine prop Cessna Caravan has reportedly become the first airplane to autonomously complete a cross-continental flight across the United States. Overseen by the aeronautics company Joby, the retrofitted aircraft began its challenge in Concord, California, on September 7, ultimately traveling 3,199 miles with no assistance from its onboard human safety pilot.

Christine Lagarde asserted that Europe must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China. Christine Lagarde asserted that Europe must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China. Europe's dilemma over AI was rendered in stark terms this week. The head of the continent's central bank, Christine Lagarde, said Europeans have two options: shun the technology and lose out on growth; or embrace it and become dependent on tools developed by the US and China. The great debate over AI safety that has erupted in recent days threatens to make the choice moot.

Judge Brinkema expressed skepticism as DOJ lawyers sought to dismiss a case tied to the Trump administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund, saying the issues are "still alive and kicking."

Is the war entering a new phase? Russia's drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls Share Russia's drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls on social media Russia has threatened the safety of Ukrainian, American and European officials travelling to and from Kyiv using drones. These attacks have come as Russia's ground war stumbles. On September 13, Russian drones struck a Ukrainian train locomotive 5km (3 miles) from the border with Poland, endangering European officials travelling to Warsaw after they attended the Yalta European Strategy conference, an annual gathering of global political, business and civil society leaders in Kyiv. Boris Johnson, Britain's former premier, and European political and security officials were on the train.

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North Carolina Democrat Shelly Headen remains on the House District 62 ballot despite her party cutting support over social media posts comparing Trump and MAGA to Nazis.

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin's family foundation, Arc of Justice, provided nearly $3.2 million to the anti-war protest group while funding dozens of left-wing nonprofits.

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud faces a federal lawsuit alleging the city spent taxpayer money on Ramadan displays while ignoring requests for Easter and Passover recognition.

ICE officer Christian Castro pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis during a Minneapolis law enforcement operation.

The Protect College Sports Act faces accusations of racism from the NAACP and Sen. Chris Murphy, who say NIL and transfer portal restrictions hurt Black athletes.