From landmines to killer robots — inside one woman's campaign to ban autonomous weapons of war
They are the stuff of 80s sci-fi blockbuster, The Terminator, but now lethal autonomous weapon systems are being used in ...
Jail for cyclist who rode bike with faulty brakes and caused pedestrian’s death
Li Lanying had known for about three months before the accident that her bicycle brakes were faulty. Read more at ...
Wendy Williams received small sum for 'stomach-turning' Lifetime doc, lawsuit alleges
A new legal filing alleges Wendy Williams was paid a "paltry" amount of money for an allegedly exploitative documentary about her declining health.
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iPhone 16 launches to cheers and applause at Orchard store
Five, four, three, two, one!” The crowd outside the Apple Store on Orchard Road counted down, erupting in cheers and applause ...
Miss Manners: Dad’s girlfriend makes a scene at my bowling birthday party
Dad’s girlfriend showed up to the letter writer’s bowling birthday party and took over. Dear Miss Manners: For my 40th ...
Miss Manners: I was shoved aside at my own birthday bowling bash
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names ...
Miss Manners: Thanks for dinner, but ... let’s not do this again
Do we have to invite them to join us at a restaurant at some point? If so, may we try to “dilute” them by inviting others?
Miss Manners: A virtual stranger disrupted my bowling party, and nobody knew what to do
DEAR MISS MANNERS: For my 40th birthday, my sister planned a bowling party. She is very organized, and pre-entered the names of all 12 guests into the lanes (two lanes, six people at each).
Miss Manners: Should you tip the valet at a clinic with a “no gratuities required” policy?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
Miss Manners: Should I tip the parking attendant even though I’ve been told ‘gratuities are not required’?
Some medical facilities ban tipping because they pay parking attendants a living wage, and do not want patients with medical ...
Miss Manners: Dad’s new girlfriend ruins bowling birthday party
No one knew what to say or how to stop her, since we don’t really even know her, and no one wanted her to be uncomfortable.
Miss Manners: I didn’t tip the valet at the hospital. Then he made me feel guilty
The sign at the health clinic I visit regularly says tipping the valet is not required — so I don’t. But one day, the valet ...