| The Washington Post published transcripts of Trump’s colorful calls with 2 foreign leaders Posted: 03 Aug 2017 11:37 AM PDT  Trump's conversations with the leaders of Mexico and Australia show him anxious to live up to the immigration tough talk he touted during the campaign.
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| Records: 2 Colorado teens killed execution-style over purse Posted: 03 Aug 2017 05:28 PM PDT  DENVER (AP) — Two Colorado teenagers who were found dead along a rural road were forced into an "execution position" and shot at close range after a feud over a stolen purse, according to documents released Thursday.
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| Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant, Plane Forced To Turn Back Posted: 03 Aug 2017 08:31 AM PDT  The flight attendant had to be taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
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| China welcomes US assertion not seeking N. Korea regime change Posted: 02 Aug 2017 05:23 PM PDT  China on Thursday welcomed comments by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Washington would not seek regime change in North Korea, after a week of verbal sparring between the two countries over Pyongyang's rogue weapons programme. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said "we attach importance to the remarks", when questioned on the US's latest comments on the North, which has caused international alarm with two recent missile tests. "We have noted that the US side has recently paid more attention to security issues on the peninsula -- China has always believed that security is at the core of the problem," Wang said, at a joint press conference with the visiting the foreign minister of Turkey.
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| Senators move to protect special counsel in Russia probe Posted: 03 Aug 2017 11:51 AM PDT  Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent investigations.
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| Fire at Torch Tower in Dubai Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:02 AM PDT ![Fire at Torch Tower in Dubai]( "Fire at Torch Tower in Dubai") Dubai Police have reopened the streets around Torch Tower, one of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers, after firefighters put out a blaze that erupted early Friday .
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| Jared Kushner's family's real estate company 'subpoenaed over investment-for-visas programme' Posted: 03 Aug 2017 12:28 AM PDT  New York federal prosecutors have reportedly subpoenaed Kushner Companies, the New York real estate business owned by the family of Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner. The subpoenea concerns the company's use of the controversial EB-5 visa programme to finance its development in New Jersey called One Journal Square, the Wall Street Journal reported. In a statement to the paper, Emily Wolf, the Kushner Company's general council, said: "Kushner Companies utilised the program, fully complied with its rules and regulations and did nothing improper.
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| ER Doctor and Mom of 5 Found Dead in Grand Canyon After Disappearing During Hike Posted: 03 Aug 2017 12:01 PM PDT  Sarah Beadle, an emergency room doctor and mother of five, disappeared while hiking the Grand Canyon with her daughter and nephew.
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| Germany Expels Vietnam Diplomat After Abduction of Former Hanoi Official Posted: 02 Aug 2017 09:46 PM PDT  Authorities say the Vietnamese embassy was involved in the abduction of a former official seeking asylum
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| 3 people shot at San Francisco park packed with families Posted: 03 Aug 2017 07:36 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At least one gunman opened fire Thursday at a popular San Francisco park packed with families and tourists, leaving three people wounded and sending dozens of panicked people running for cover, witnesses and police said.
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| Video Captures Dallas Man Attacked On Train By Teenagers Posted: 02 Aug 2017 12:36 PM PDT  A video showed teens allegedly attacking a man after he asked them to stop smoking on the train.
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| Partition key battleground in India, Pakistan textbook wars Posted: 04 Aug 2017 03:05 AM PDT  Pakistani high school student Noman Afzal knows "traitorous" Hindus are to blame for the bloodshed that erupted when British India split into two nations 70 years ago. Students across the border in India are taught a starkly different version of events, the result of a decades-long effort by the nuclear-armed rivals to shape and control history to their own nationalistic narrative. August marks 70 years since the subcontinent was divided into two independent states -- Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan -- and millions were uprooted in one of the largest mass migrations in history.
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| New data show how close jets came to crashing at SF airport Posted: 02 Aug 2017 05:33 PM PDT  Newly released data and photos show how shockingly low an Air Canada jet was when it pulled up to avoid crashing into planes waiting on a San Francisco International Airport taxiway last month.
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| Here’s how Charter is screwing the customers it bought from Time Warner Cable Posted: 03 Aug 2017 01:20 PM PDT 
Earlier this year, Charter Communications finalized its deal to absorb Time Warner Cable and buy out Bright House Networks, becoming the second largest cable company behind the monolith that is Comcast. Well it seems as though lots of former Time Warner Cable customers are learning of the joys of being a Charter customer, complete with fancy new cable packages that happen to be more expensive than the ones they were already in. Oh, joy!
At the moment, just 30 percent of former TWC and Bright House customers have been migrated to Charter's own pricing and package structure. Plenty of subscribers have reported pricing hikes, and Charter's CEO has been bullish on the prospect of bumping the company's acquired customers up to packages that will help boost Charter's bottom line. Customers have reported price jumps of anywhere from $10 to as much as $40 or more, depending on their previous level of service with TWC or Bright House. The overarching theme here is that Charter believes its newly purchased customer base wasn't paying enough for their cable service to begin with, so they're simply correcting things. Speaking to Ars Technica, a Charter spokesperson was predictably vague. "These customers have chosen to move into these packages, which provide a greater value compared to legacy packages," the person reportedly said. What's remarkable about all of this is that the outcry from consumer has been deafening, and not even one-third of the acquired customers have actually been affected so far. The company plans to continue its gradual migration of TWC and Bright House subscribers into often more expensive Charter packages over the coming months, and it'll be quite interesting to see how that all works out.
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| Man Kept Woman and Her Kids Captive for 2 Years: Cops Posted: 03 Aug 2017 12:17 PM PDT  Kariem Moore is accused of somehow holding the woman and her two children hostage in a Virginia home for years.
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| Deliveroo riders to wear helmet cameras after spate of acid attacks Posted: 03 Aug 2017 04:35 AM PDT  Deliveroo riders are to start wearing video cameras following a spate of violence against the food couriers in London. The company is trialling the use of GoPro helmet cameras for its riders as protection against attacks, which have recently been victims of robberies and acid attacks while on deliveries. Deliveroo said it will hire an additional 50 members of staff dedicated to monitoring rider safety, as well as provide its riders with training from the police, local authorities and ambulance services in an effort to prevent future incidents. In recent weeks riders in the capital for Deliveroo, Uber and other firms have been hospitalised with stab wounds, attacked with acid and had their vehicles stolen by perpetrators as young as 12. Scores of Deliveroo riders have reported not wanting to complete a delivery for safety fears following the incidents, which have included harassment by other people on mopeds. London acid attack victim tells of his pain 00:50 The Government has been urged to tighten laws around the sale and possession of acid following the spate of attacks, while the NHS has said it will provide additional training for healthcare staff. Deliveroo riders will be able to report incidents directly from within the app to police and the company, as well as gather live evidence of any problems through the GoPro cameras. In the wake of the attacks, Deliveroo couriers have taken to informing one another of problems through an ad hoc network on the WhatsApp messaging app, according to the Hackney Gazette. "We will do everything we can to protect our riders and have put in place new measures so that riders can report any concerns they have or even move to work in another area if they feel unsafe," said Dan Warne, managing director of Deliveroo UK and Ireland. "We are working closely with the police and local councils, and sharing all the information our riders give us in order to help tackle crime against our riders, which is why we're implementing new measures like our app, and helmet-mounted cameras. These will allow us to work together, share information, and bring criminals to justice." Home Office Minister Sarah Newton on recent acid attacks 01:03 UberEats riders have also been affected by the problems, but Uber is yet to announce additional safety measures. One of its riders, who was the victim of an acid attack last month, told the BBC he put his life at risk and that he feels as though he is working "in a jungle". Uber said: "The safety of the couriers that have signed up to UberEATS is our top priority and we don't want anyone to feel unsafe when they use the app. "If a courier doesn't want to deliver after dark or doesn't want to go to a certain area they absolutely don't have to."
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| Does Kelly signal a new path for Trump? Posted: 03 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT  John Kelly is the right pick to be President Trump's first real chief of staff. But he can't provide the vision, or the agenda, for the president.
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| Russia takes over U.S. compound in Moscow in retaliation over sanctions Posted: 02 Aug 2017 02:03 PM PDT  Russia takes over U.S. compound in Moscow in retaliation over sanctions.
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| Donald Trump's chief scientist pick at Department of Agriculture described progressives as 'race traitors' Posted: 03 Aug 2017 02:03 AM PDT  Donald Trump's pick for chief scientist at the Department of Agriculture previously ran a blog where he described progressives as "race traitors" and called former president Barack Obama a "dictator."
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| Elon Musk's First Tesla Solar Roof Is Here, and It Looks Amazing Posted: 03 Aug 2017 02:59 AM PDT  Tesla's solar powered house comes to life.
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| Boat Captain Rescues Soaking Wet Cat Apparently Thrown Off Bridge Posted: 02 Aug 2017 09:46 AM PDT  Jordan Smith did not expect to be pulling a cat out of his fishing net last week.
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| Mother of Four Living in U.S. for 17 Years Deported to Mexico Within Days of Traffic Stop Posted: 02 Aug 2017 05:55 PM PDT  Beatriz Morelos Casillas was arrested in Ohio on July 24 for driving without a license. By Tuesday, she was in Nuevo Laredo, a violent Mexico border town.
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| Massive rattlesnake blocked unsuspecting hikers out on a stroll Posted: 02 Aug 2017 02:15 PM PDT  A couple hiking in Brown county, Indiana, were briefly blocked on a trail by a massive rattlesnake. Abigail Kerns and her boyfriend Clayton Fleener were enjoying the day outdoors near near Lake Ogle on Saturday when the incident occurred, but fortunately, they were prepared. SEE ALSO: Fearless coworker picks up snake hiding in office desk There were other reports of timber rattlesnakes in the area, so the couple says they were on the look out, but not for a snake that big, Fox 59 reports. "That's a big snake," Fleener says after filming the snake fully stretched across the trail. Thankfully, the snake went on its way without incident. Though common in the area, the timber rattlesnake is an endangered species in the state and is currently on the no-kill list, according to Fox 59. The snakes are venomous, and can grow over six-feet long. WATCH: A snake regurgitated another snake, and both slithered away alive
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| West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Crosses The Aisle To Republican Side Posted: 03 Aug 2017 10:27 PM PDT  Following the Thursday announcement, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice joined a longer than expected list of politicians who have switched sides, including the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton.
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| Woman Found Buried on Beach Died When Sand Caved In Posted: 03 Aug 2017 07:14 AM PDT  Officials said the death of a Texas woman on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland was accidental
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| Pilot could face homicide charges over Portugal crash landing Posted: 03 Aug 2017 12:50 PM PDT  A flight instructor and trainee pilot whose small plane killed two people during an emergency landing on a crowded Portuguese beach could face negligent homicide charges, prosecutors said Thursday. The two men refused to speak to reporters as they left court in Almada, across the River Tagus from Lisbon, where they were questioned behind closed doors. "The plane first hit the man, who had his back to it," Filipe Janeira, 34, who was at the beach, told daily Jornal de Noticias.
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| Bill to cut off aid to Palestinians passed by U.S. committee Posted: 03 Aug 2017 04:50 PM PDT  By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee approved a bill on Thursday that would cut off $300 million in annual U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority unless it stops making what lawmakers described as payments that reward violent crimes. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 17-4 for the measure, known as the Taylor Force Act, after a 29-year-old American military veteran who was fatally stabbed by a Palestinian while visiting Israel last year. The bill, which must be approved by the full Senate and House of Representatives before becoming law, is intended to stop the Palestinian Authority from paying the stipends, which can reach $3,500 per month.
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| Scaramucci Cancels Online Event To Focus 'On Family' Posted: 03 Aug 2017 10:28 PM PDT  When Scaramucci said in his tweet he would focus on his family, Twitter users quickly reacted asking him which family he was talking about.
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| Pentagon: 2 US service members killed in Afghanistan blast Posted: 02 Aug 2017 03:20 PM PDT  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bombing attack on a NATO convoy in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday left two American service members dead, a Pentagon spokesman said, despite repeated refusals by the U.S. military in Afghanistan to say whether there were any deaths in the assault claimed by the Taliban.
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| When is the Perseid Meteor shower and how can I see it? Posted: 04 Aug 2017 05:55 AM PDT  The Perseids is an annual meteor shower that peaks around mid-August,with this year's peak expected between 11 and 13 August. It's regarded as one of the brightest and most visible meteor showers. Here's everything you need to know about the spectacle, including dates and where to see it. #perseids are coming!! pic.twitter.com/F19pqGL3nO— GaryFildes (@TheGaryFildes) July 9, 2017 What is a meteor shower? Ameteor shower occurs when Earth passes through the debris stream occupying the orbit of a comet, in this case comet Swift-Tuttle. Perspective makes meteor showers appear to emanate from a single point in the sky known as the shower radiant. A typical meteor results from a particle the size of a grain of sand vaporising in Earth's atmosphere when it enters at 134,000mph. Something larger than a grape will produce a fireball and this is often accompanied by a persistent afterglow known as a meteor train. This is a column of ionised gas slowly fading from view as it loses energy. The Perseids appear to originate from within the star constellation Perseus, hence the shower's name. A shooting star, top left, is seen during the Perseid meteor shower in Poland in 2016. Credit: EPA/LUKASZ OGRODOWCZYK When can I see the Perseid meteor shower? The window for this year's meteor shower is from July 17 to August 24. Stargazers stand a chance of seeing the shower at any point in this window, however the peak will occur around August 11, 12 and 13. The best time to take a look at the sky will be from about 1am BST in the Northern Hemisphere until the onset of dawn twilight. Space.com says the moon, which will be three-quarters full at the time of the peak, will rise around 11pm meaning the spectacle will be trickier to see this year. However, sky-watchers should still be able to see the shower, despite the moon's glare. Peak rates of 150-200 meteors per hour were recorded in 2016, but typical rates are about 80 meteors an hour streaking across the night sky, each leaving a trail. Complete list of every full moon in 2017 The worlds best stargazing locations How can I see it? Choose a dark location away from stray lights and give yourself at least 20 minutes in total darkness to properly dark adapt. Look at a height approximately two-thirds up the sky in any direction. If you want a recommendation, east through south offers some great background constellations in the early hours during August. Look for the shower's "radiant" from the north-east corner of Perseus. Here are a few great places to view the shower. Galloway Forest Park: Galloway is a couple of hours from Glasgow and an hour from Carlisle. The park's most popular spot for stargazing is Loch Trool. Exmoor and around: Exmoor was granted International Dark-Sky Reserve status by the International Dark-Sky Association in 2011. Light pollution is managed to make the area more appealing to amateur astronomers. Romney Marsh: Night once provided cover for smugglers known as Owlers, but today Romney Marsh offers celestial bounty, arching over a landscape adorned with the spires of ancient churches. Kielder: Kielder Forest is officially the darkest place in England – 250 square miles of wooded beauty where Northumberland brushes against Scotland. It has its own fabulous, modern, wood-clad observatory on the slopes of Black Fell above Kielder Water. North York Moors: As well as stunning night skies, the North York Moors boast historic market towns such as Helmsley and Pickering, plus appealing coastal spots, including Scarborough and Whitby. Reader sends in beautiful Perseid timelapse 00:15 Tell me more about Comet Swift-Tuttle The wonderfully named Comet Swift-Tuttle, the parents of the Persied meteor shower, is the largest object known to repeatedly pass Earth (it's 16 miles wide). It orbits the sun ever 133 years and each time it passes through the inner solar system, it warms up releasing fresh comet material into its orbital stream, according to earthsky.org. The last time it was closest to the sun was in December 1992. It will be back again in July 2126. Total solar eclipse 2017: explainer
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| Dark Ages Fort Built by Mysterious 'Painted People' Found in Scotland Posted: 03 Aug 2017 07:25 AM PDT  A fort that is more than 1,000 years old, dating back to the time of Alfred the Great, has been unearthed in Scotland, more than 200 years after it was thought to have been completely destroyed. The ancient fort was built by the Picts, a loose confederation of tribes who lived in what is now Scotland during the Dark Ages. The fort was likely a major source of power for the Pictish kingdom between A.D. 500 and 1000.
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| Trump told a big, fat lie: Boy Scouts leaders never said he gave the 'greatest speech' Posted: 02 Aug 2017 11:16 AM PDT  Not only did President Donald Trump earn zero achievement badges for his much-criticized Boy Scouts speech, but now he's also lying about the praise he's gotten from Scout leaders. After his politically-charged rant at the Boy Scouts of America National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia last week was lambasted, the president said "the head of the Boy Scouts" told him it was "the greatest speech that was ever made to them." Um, but the Scouts say that never happened, according to the Associated Press. SEE ALSO: Everyone is tweeting the Boy Scouts values after Trump turns jamboree into full-blown political rally All the guy had to do was say things that were appropriate enough for a bunch of kids to hear, but he just couldn't. Instead, he wound up talking about politics and a big sex yacht, causing Chief Scout Executive Michael Surbaugh to write a letter essentially apologizing to the world. But Trump (quite possibly in denial) encouraged people to forget about all the controversy, telling The Wall Street Journal (in an interview published by Politico) the scout leaders loved it. "I got a call from the head of the Boy Scouts saying it was the greatest speech that was ever made to them, and they were very thankful. So there was — there was no mix." Problem is Surbagh, the head of the Scouts and the one who wrote that apology letter, never made that call. Neither did the other top Scout, President Randall Stephenson, the Boy Scouts told the AP "We are unaware of any such call," the Scouts said. What is truth in 2017 anyhow? What a dumb thing to lie about. https://t.co/Oix38LOwbt — Anthony De Rosa (@Anthony) August 2, 2017 As a parent of a Boy Scout, this whole story from Trump's speech to this outrageous LIE infuriates me. How low will he go? — Mindy Grosh (@MindyGrosh) August 2, 2017 So Boy Scouts "Do Not Lie" BUT "Trump Lies" 45 NEVER A BOY SCOUT!! https://t.co/xhqVnm5HQj — UnitedWeStandNina (@Luv2salzzaNina) August 2, 2017 Trump lied about the BOY SCOUTS. A senior Scouts source says there was no call at all, let alone a call telling him his speech was the best. — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 1, 2017 He lied about the size of his inauguration crowd, which we could all plainly see. Makes sense he'd lie even more about what we can't see. — shauna (@goldengateblond) August 1, 2017 UPDATE (and yes this is real life) Aug. 2 2:37 p.m. PT: Sarah Huckabee Sanders insisted during Wednesday's press conference that "it wasn't a lie" and that Trump heard from "multiple members of Boy Scout leadershop" who extended "quite powerful compliments." "The conversations took place," she added, referring also to a supposed conversation with the president of Mexico. "They just simply didn't take place over a phone call. He had them in person." WATCH: Trump bars transgender people from military, calls them a "disruption"
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| Christians Are More Likely To Say It's Poor People's Own Fault That They're Poor Posted: 03 Aug 2017 02:09 PM PDT  The Jesus of the Bible had plenty to say about the poor ― their dignity, righteousness, and faith.
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| Venezuela showdown looms over contested new assembly Posted: 03 Aug 2017 06:25 PM PDT  Venezuela is headed for a fresh showdown as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to inaugurate a powerful new "Constituent Assembly" on Friday, with his opponents vowing massive protests and state prosecutors seeking to block him in court. Attorney General Luisa Ortega's office said on Twitter that state prosecutors had filed a case to block Friday's inauguration, "based on suspected crimes committed" during the election. Ortega, one of Maduro's most vocal critics, has ordered an investigation into "scandalous" electoral fraud, after a British-based technology firm contracted for the vote, Smartmatic, said Maduro had exaggerated the turnout.
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| Hyperloop One pod reaches almost 200 mph in new test Posted: 02 Aug 2017 02:22 PM PDT 
An Elon Musk concept at first, the Hyperloop train may become a reality sooner than expected -- though it's not Musk who is overseeing the various Hyperloop projects currently underway. Hyperloop One is one of the companies testing the fast ground transportation concept, and its pod was able to reach speeds close to 200 mph in a recent test.
To be exact, it hit 192 mph, TechCrunch explains, or 310 km/h on a test route measuring just 500 meters. The XP-1 pod traveled through the entire tunnel, accelerating for 300 meters before entering a gradual braking phase. The test was a complete success, apparently, and everything worked as planned. This is so far the highest speed recorded for a Hyperloop train, but still below the planned 250 mph that Hyperloop One plans to achieve in its controlled Nevada tests. However, reaching such speeds require a longer track. Hitting these speeds is possible only inside a depressurized tube where atmospheric conditions are similar to those at 200,000 feet above the sea level. What's interesting about Hyperloop One's July test is that its pod used 3,151 horsepower, compared to the 891 hp of the first test in May. Back then, the company reached a top speed of 69 mph on track three times smaller than the current one — that's 315 feet vs. 1,433 feet. There's already a planned route from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, which could reach speeds of up to 500 mph, turning the 100 mile trip into a 12-minute commute. It's unclear at this time when the first commercial Hyperloop One project will be launched.
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| Poland questions EU's Tusk for hours in case seen as revenge Posted: 03 Aug 2017 11:16 AM PDT  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish investigators questioned Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, for more than eight hours Thursday as a witness in an investigation into the 2010 plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczynski — a case widely seen as an attempt to discredit and humiliate the EU leader by his longtime rival.
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| This Blond Raccoon Truly Has More Fun and Loves Cuddling With Owner Posted: 03 Aug 2017 10:42 AM PDT  Most people mistake Uni the pet raccoon for an albino.
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| Chicago agency reopens investigation into 2014 police shooting Posted: 03 Aug 2017 01:16 PM PDT ![Chicago agency reopens investigation into 2014 police shooting]( "Chicago agency reopens investigation into 2014 police shooting") A Chicago agency that examines police misconduct will reopen an investigation into the fatal 2014 police shooting of a black teenager that led to demonstrations and a lawsuit, the group said on Thursday. The Independent Police Review Authority determined in 2015 that the shooting of 19-year-old Roshad McIntosh - which police said occurred after he refused to drop a gun he pointed at an officer - was within department policy. "After a thorough review of the investigative file, we found sufficient reason to reopen the case for further investigation," authority spokeswoman Mia Sissac said in a statement.
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| Amazon Halts Blu Phone Sales Amid Spyware Concerns (Update: Blu Responds) Posted: 04 Aug 2017 06:05 AM PDT  Blu's R1 HD is among the phones that Amazon has stopped selling due to spyware allegations. "We recently learned of a potential security issue on select Blu phones, some of which are sold on Amazon.com," Amazon said in a statement provided to Tom's Guide.
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| The Latest: Trump blasts Democrats for fueling Russia 'hoax' Posted: 03 Aug 2017 05:03 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's rally in West Virginia (all times EDT):
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| US deportation raids under Trump lead to huge rise in arrests of immigrants without criminal records Posted: 02 Aug 2017 02:34 PM PDT  US immigration officers have arrested 650 people in communities across the US in the latest deportation sweep, but the vast majority of those picked up by law enforcement don't have a criminal record — an apparent break from the organization's stated priority to focus on "criminal aliens". In a crackdown that came close in size to a large-scale sweep earlier this year, Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 650 people over a four-day span last month, including 38 minors. Of that group, though, 520 had no criminal record, compared to just 170 people who had no criminal records and were arrested in the earlier crackdowns.
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| Hyperloop pod travels 192mph in maiden journey Posted: 03 Aug 2017 03:26 AM PDT  The ultra-fast Hyperloop is one step closer to becoming a reality after its pod travelled 192 miles per hour in its maiden journey. Hyperloop One said its prototype for the high-speed transport system, which could travel from London to Edinburgh in 50 minutes, reached the speed on a 500-metre-long test track in the Nevada desert. The test marks the first time Hyperloop One has propelled one of its carriages along the tube, as well as the fastest journey for the technology. Hyperloop test The company completed its first trial in May, which involved a smaller trolley reaching a top speed of 70 miles per hour. It is a significant step in the development of the Hyperloop, a transport system first conceived by Elon Musk in 2015 that involves levitating pods travelling through a vacuum at 750 miles per hour. "This is the beginning, and the dawn of a new era of transportation," said Shervin Pishevar, co-founder of Hyperloop One. "We've reached historic speeds of 192 miles per hour and we're excited to finally show the world the XP-1 going into the Hyperloop One tube." Prototypes for the futuristic mode of transport are being developed by a host of rival companies and research institutions. Hyperloop One is the first to test a working model of its magnetic levitating pods. The Hyperloop One prototype pod travelled 192 miles per hour in the test Credit: Hyperloop One Hyperloop One said the first generation of its levitating pod, which was unveiled last month, accelerated for 300 metres, reaching 192 miles per hour before coming to a halt. The XP-1 pod is 8.7 metres long, 2.4 metres wide and 2.7 metres tall. Although Hyperloop One more than doubled its previous record with the run, it fell short of the 250 miles per hour target it had set. The trip brings the Hyperloop close to the 200 miles per hour of Japan's bullet train, but is still 50 miles per hour slower than the planned HS2. FAQ | Hyperloop "We're excited about the prospects and the reception we've received from governments around the world to help solve their mass transportation and infrastructure challenges," said Rob Lloyd, chief executive of Hyperloop One. He added the company plans to discuss the technology with partners, customers and governments following the success of the trial. It is now looking to commercialise the transport system, which is still being developed. Proposed UK routes for the Hyperloop Credit: Hyperloop One Hyperloop One said earlier this year that it will be some time before it becomes a reality because of the complexity of the technology. Before it can accelerate to 750 miles per hour it will need to extend the 500 metre test track, built this year, as well as fine-tune the system. The next phase of tests will focus on solving practical problems such as creating an air lock, rather than increasing speed, it said. The California-based transport innovation firm has proposed nine Hyperloop routes in Europe, including three in the UK: London to Edinburgh, Cardiff to Glasgow, and Glasgow to Liverpool. The crazy future of transport - in pictures
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