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Videos Catch Amazon Delivery Drones Dropping Packages From 10 Feet in the Air

There's been a few complaints about Amazon's drone delivery service. "The automated mailmen are dropping off packages from 10 feet in the air," reports the New York Post, "rendering the contents of each box susceptible to crashing and smashing."
One example? Tamara Hancock filmed a drone delivering a bottle of Torani flavoring syrup to her home in Arizona (as a test of how Amazon handled fragile items). It was delivered it in a plastic bottle — not glass — but the massive drone drops the drone from so high that the impact cracked the bottle's cap. (In the video Hancock opens her delivery to find leaked flavoring syrup "everywhere.")

The delivery was hard to film, Hancock says, because "If the drone sees me in the back yard, it will not drop, because it is worried about hurting humans or animals." The Post notes Amazon's "AI-charged fleet" of drones are "Outfitted with industry-leading 'sense and avoid' technology, the aerodynamic machines are equipped to drop off eligible items, weighing a maximum of five pounds, at designated areas in 60 minutes or less."
The high-tech, however, apparently does not ensure gentle landings. Collisions, including a recent crash-and-burn into a Texas building, as well as several mid-flight malfunctions in rainy weather, have abounded since the drones' inaugural launch....


Tasha, a separate Amazon user, spotted the drone plunging a package near the paved driveway of a neighbor's yard. Unfortunately, its propellers caused other, previously delivered parcels to blow away, sending one into the street... In a statement to The Post, Amazon said it apologized for one of the "rare instances when products don't arrive as expected."
Amazon's drone fleet has been running since late 2024, the Post adds, and are now offering "ultra-fast" shipping in U.S. states including Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Kansas and Texas.
The machines do seem massive. I'm surprised neighbors aren't complaining about the noise...

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UvA's Room for Discussion trekt uitnodiging Vlaams Belang-politicus in 'om veiligheid en andere redenen'

U kent Room for Discussion mogelijk nog uit 2018, toen Jordan Peterson - destijds nog niet zo gek als een springspin - er langskwam, tot onvrede van allerlei types die helemaal geen ruimte willen bieden aan discussie, omdat dit er toe zou kunnen leiden dat meer mensen het niet met ze eens zijn, en dat moeten we natuurlijk niet hebben. Het concept is vrij eenvoudig: twee studenten interviewen een uur lang iemand uit bijvoorbeeld de politiek, wetenschap of het meningencircuit, en zoals de naam al enigszins prijsgeeft zijn de vragen meestal niet bewonderend van aard. Hartstikke leuk eigenlijk, hoort ook helemaal thuis op een universiteit, maar de praktijk is weer eens weerbarstiger. Eerder werd Ruben Brekelmans al eens weggejaagd bij Room for Discussion, ging een aflevering met Kajsa Ollongren niet door omdat haar veiligheid niet kon worden gegarandeerd, moest een interview met Femke Halsema plaatsvinden op een alternatieve locatie, en nu is het weer raak. Tom van Grieken, partijvoorzitter van het Vlaams Belang, zou aanstaande donderdag te gast zijn, maar is dat heel nadrukkelijk: niet. De uitnodiging werd ingetrokken na een 'brede afweging' waarvan 'veiligheid één aspect' was. "In dit geval is geconcludeerd dat de benodigde inzet en impact op het Roeterseilandcampus voor het faciliteren van dit interview erg groot zou zijn," aldus een woordvoerder tegen studentenblad Folia. Volkomen belachelijk natuurlijk, maar echt verrassend is het niet.

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Starmer to admit he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information on Mandelson

PM to tell Commons he was himself misled and would ‘never knowingly mislead parliament or the public’

Keir Starmer is expected to admit he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information about Peter Mandelson’s vetting when he addresses the Commons.

But his spokesperson said the prime minister would “never knowingly mislead parliament or the public” and that he was himself misled.

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Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions – US politics live

Trump administration launches online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this year

After the supreme court struck down Trump’s tariffs in February, US businesses called for a swift process to pay refunds to US importers.

The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for “a seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers” at the time.

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Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for smoky prawn, new potato and spinach stew | Quick and easy

This Spanish-style stew is a superb midweek dinner – it’s effortless but looks special

This Spanish-inspired stew is a great weeknight dinner, particularly if you are having a few friends over, because it feels a bit special while actually being effortless and easy. If you want to take that effortlessness to the next level, make the potato base in advance, then finish off with the spinach and prawns just before serving (I like to do as little cooking as possible in front of guests, leaving me free to chat and pour drinks). Serve with a peppery, lemon-dressed salad on the side and hunks of crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch loses high court battle against her friends

Judge throws out claim by the singer’s father over the sale of items she once owned

Amy Winehouse’s father has lost a high court claim against two of his daughter’s friends over the auctioning of items once owned by the singer.

Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of his daughter’s estate, sued her stylist Naomi Parry and friend Catriona Gourlay over claims they profited from selling dozens of items at auctions in the US in 2021 and 2023.

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I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown

In the wake of recent attacks, I call on anti-racists to extend the same solidarity to Jews they would to other minorities subject to prejudice and violence

Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London was my community for several years. This was a place where I found belonging, singing at Friday night services. I taught weekend classes with children ahead of their bar- and batmitzvah. The synagogue’s former rabbi, Miriam Berger, officiated our wedding when I married my husband.

Last week, along with a synagogue in nearby Kenton and a building that previously housed Jewish charities in Hendon, this community was subject to an arson attack that mercifully did not cause substantial harm. Yet the emotional and psychological impact has been felt far beyond the physical damage. These attacks feel close to home, grounded in the very real dangers Jews face globally.

David Davidi-Brown is chief executive of the New Israel Fund

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Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging

Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging

In the large-scale murals of Alex Senna, figures gather, greet one another, relax, and interact with their own shadows in bold compositions. The Brazilian artist is known for his black-and-white murals that emphasize community and emotional bonds. Togetherness, security, and positivity pervade the scenes, sometimes playful and other times more contemplative. Set against colorful backgrounds and amid urban structures, Senna’s pieces emphasize connection, support, reflection, and belonging.

At the end of May, Senna embarks on a tour across Italy, France, and Spain to participate in several festivals. Follow the artist’s Instagram for updates.

a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a person interacting with their shadow on a yellow building
Festival Monstar, Bosnia (2022). Photo by Ilda Kero
a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of kneeling and standing figures against a blue background
“Acrobatas” (2022), Festival da Paz, Friedensstadt, Augsburg. Photo by Sebastian Buehler
a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a grandmother and her grandchild on a tall vertical wall
“A Estrela de Matusalém” (2022), Festival Gragnano, Italy. Photo by Noemi Verdoliva
a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a person standing with a long shadow in front of them
Festival Civita Street Fest, Italy. Photo by Alessia Di Risio
a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a young girl walking with a backpack
Festival Stadt Wand Kunst, Germany (2024). Photo by The Realness
a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of tall figures against a maroon background on a very tall, narrow building
“Solitarios” (2024). Photo by Pedro Bayeux
a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish black-and-white seated figure
“Atento porém Disperso” (2024), Kansas City
a mural on a yellow wall of cartoonish black-and-white figures in procession
“Baile dos Mascarados” (2022). Photo by Erib

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Commissaris van de koning in Groningen doet aangifte tegen Farmers Defence Force

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