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Updated 2026-07-08 16:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Two teenagers faced legal consequences after a toy gun drive-by incident with a Waymo vehicle. Scientists discovered that mid-ocean rift zones can expand suddenly, challenging existing understanding of crustal dynamics.

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Ars Technica

Ocean rift zone saw spreading happen in a sudden burst

The crust expands at mid-ocean rifts. But how?

2026-07-08 15:09 UTC

Ars Technica

Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo

The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.

2026-07-08 15:40 UTC