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Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I’ve tested both pairs for months, and this one wins

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I’ve tested both pairs for months, and this one wins

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Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sennheiser and Sony both make excellent headphones with great sound, impressive battery performance, and functional, minimalist silhouettes. If you’re between Sony’s WH-1000XM6 and Sennheiser’s Momentum 5, you should know that despite their similarities, they appeal to different kinds of users. Also: I traveled 2,700 miles with Sony, Apple, and Sennheiser headphones – this pair sounded the best Sennheiser’s headphones appeal most to audio purists who still want the convenience and flexibility of wireless headphones, while Sony’s appeal to people who want the smartest, most feature-rich headphones around. Let’s go into further detail about which one is best for you. Specifications Sennheiser Momentum 5 Sony WH-1000XM6 Wired connectivity USB-C; 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack Codec support SBC; AAC; AptX Adaptive; AptX Lossless SBC; AAC; LC3; LDAC Spatial audio Optimized for Dolby Atmos Sony 360 Reality Audio Upmix Foldable No Yes Audio modes ANC; Transparency; Adaptive ANC ANC; Ambient Sound Mode; Adaptive Sound Control Battery life 57 hours (with ANC on) 30 hours (with ANC on) Price $400 …

Baidu Apollo Go wins Level 4 robotaxi approval in Switzerland as AmiGo

Baidu Apollo Go wins Level 4 robotaxi approval in Switzerland as AmiGo

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Baidu’s Apollo Go has received a Level 4 autonomous driving permit in Switzerland for AmiGo, a robotaxi service it is running with Swiss Post’s PostBus, putting the Chinese tech giant ahead of Waymo and Tesla in deploying driverless vehicles into European public transport. The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) special permit covers an 80 km² service area across three eastern cantons, and Baidu says the project is on track to become the largest planned automated public transport operation of its kind in Europe. What FEDRO actually approved AmiGo is an on-demand autonomous mobility service jointly developed by Apollo Go and PostBus, the bus operator of Swiss Post. On June 12, Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced that FEDRO granted the service a special operating permit for Level 4 operations in Eastern Switzerland. Open-road testing began on June 1, 2026, covering roughly 80 km² across the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Appenzell Innerrhoden. For now, the vehicles still run with a safety operator on board. Advertisement – scroll for more content The permit confirms that AmiGo’s vehicles …

Glenn Close to finally receive Oscar after eight nominations and no wins

Glenn Close to finally receive Oscar after eight nominations and no wins

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Glenn Close will finally receive an Oscar after eight nominations but no wins. Long considered among the best actors never to win one, the eight-time nominee will get an honorary Academy Award along with director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman, the Academy announced Wednesday. The Academy praised Close, stating: “Throughout her extraordinary body of work, Glenn Close’s unparalleled emotional range has brought to life some of the most complex characters in cinema.” Floyd Norman was recognised as a “legendary animator who has broken barriers and inspired generations of artists,” while Ridley Scott was hailed as “a true visionary whose decades-long legacy has left an immeasurable impact on global cinema and culture.” Close, 79, was first nominated in 1983 for The World According to Garp. Her notable nods include 1987’s Fatal Attraction and 2020’s Hillbilly Elegy. Her eight nominations tie her …

Dramatic photo of ibis being guided to their winter homes wins award

Dramatic photo of ibis being guided to their winter homes wins award

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Gunnar Hartmann’s winning image from Nature‘s Scientist at Work photo competition 2026 Gunnar Hartmann Poaching and a changing climate forced the northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) out of the northern foothills of the Alps around 400 years ago. But now they are on their way back. This photograph shows Helena Wehner flying in the passenger seat of an ultralight aircraft, singing a German song through a megaphone to guide the birds on their way to their new winter homes. Wehner, behind pilot Johannes Fritz, is part of an Austrian conservation group known as Waldrappteam – named after the ibis’s local name – which is trying to establish a healthy European population once more. The birds are hand-raised by human carers and form bonds, which means they are happy to follow even the people riding in the aircraft. Since its inception in 2004, the migration project has amassed numerous followers and fans from local communities along the birds’ route. The 50-day journey covers 2800 kilometres from south-east Germany to south-west Spain. The stunning shot of the …

Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars | Civil Rights News

Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars | Civil Rights News

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The Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed in India for nearly five years. Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026 New Delhi, India — A prominent Kashmiri human rights activist who has been imprisoned for nearly five years has won a partial legal victory after being granted bail in a “terror funding” case, but remains in jail over a second case. The Delhi High Court granted Khurram Parvez, 49, bail in a November 2021 case on Wednesday, according to legal website LiveLaw. However, he will remain in jail in a separate case from March 2023. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Parvez was first arrested about five years ago by India’s main counterterrorism law enforcement bureau, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), over accusations of “terror funding”, recruitment of rebels in Indian-administered Kashmir and mobilising protesters during a civilian uprising. The second case is also related to alleged “terror funding”. International rights groups have widely condemned Parvez’s arrest and continued imprisonment. His lawyer, Swati Khanna, said she hoped …

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins | US Midterm Elections 2026 News

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins | US Midterm Elections 2026 News

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Graham Platner, a United States Army veteran and oyster farmer, has won the Maine Democratic primary for the Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Senator Susan Collins. Platner’s victory on Tuesday came after days of questions over damaging revelations about his past personal conduct, particularly in his relationships with women. Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of list Platner, in his acceptance speech, acknowledged voters’ concerns, pledging to earn their “trust, faith and support” over the course of the campaign. Democrats see the race as a top opportunity to flip a Republican-held seat and a must-win as the party tries to claim control of the Senate in November. Collins, first elected in 1996 and chair of the powerful Committee on Appropriations, is the last Republican senator from New England. Maine backed Democrat Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Platner, 41, has focused his campaign on the rising cost of living, housing affordability and healthcare, and secured early endorsements from progressive figures, including Senator Bernie Sanders. But Governor Janet Mills, …

Pro-EU Ruling Party Wins Armenia Election In Landslide, Kremlin Blasts Western Interference

Pro-EU Ruling Party Wins Armenia Election In Landslide, Kremlin Blasts Western Interference

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party has won parliamentary elections, according to Monday’s result, after a vote which has signified the small Caucasus nation’s major pro-Western shift. His Civil Contract party secured 49.81 percent of the vote, while the main opposition party Strong Armenia – seen as pro-Moscow, finished a distant second with 23.29 percent. National turnout in the country of three million people was close to 60%. Pashinyan claimed a “historic victory that will ensure Armenia’s eternity and development” while also vowing to “continue the course of rapprochement with the West” – but while balancing the pursuit of positive relations with Russia. Anadolu/Getty Images: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory in the parliamentary elections early Monday morning. Prime Minister Pashinyan has made known his intentions for his country to eventually join the EU. However, Strong Armenia party is claiming that the winning side in reality mounted a campaign of interference and intimidation:  The second-placed Strong Armenia bloc is led by Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire who made his fortune in Russia and is under …

Tony Awards face backlash after exiled Hollywood producer wins years after bullying claims

Tony Awards face backlash after exiled Hollywood producer wins years after bullying claims

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Broadway fans are up in arms after producer Scott Rudin won a Tony Award for best revival of a play Sunday, four years after he left the industry over claims of bullying and bad behavior. Rudin, 67, took home the coveted trophy as the lead producer on the revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of A Salesman, which stars Laurie Metcalf, Nathan Lane and Christopher Abbott. This marks the fourth time that the play has won best revival, with Rudin also serving as lead producer on the winning 2012 production. Because Rudin was not in attendance at the 79th ceremony of Broadway’s biggest night, Lane accepted the award on behalf of production — and viewers were quick to call out the fact that Rudin’s name was not mentioned on stage even once, despite the play winning the most out of any individual …

Nelly Korda Wins U.S. Women’s Open Title With Perilous Final Putt, Claiming Her 2nd Straight Major

Nelly Korda Wins U.S. Women’s Open Title With Perilous Final Putt, Claiming Her 2nd Straight Major

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Nelly Korda is deep in one of the most dominant seasons in recent golf history, her first U.S. Women’s Open title still hung on the rim of the 18th hole at Riviera for one heart-stopping moment. Her 2 1/2-foot putt to win caught the left edge, and it toured half the circumference of the hole while the gallery watched in disbelief. When it finally fell amid an outburst of gasps and roars, Korda put her hand over her open mouth before she laughed at the absurdity of her sport. “It’s even sweeter, especially with that ice cream swirl on the last hole,” the world’s top-ranked player said. This trophy was the cool treat Korda wanted more than anything: She won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday for her second consecutive major victory, holding off Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez by one shot. The 27-year-old Korda claimed her fourth major overall with a steady 2-under 69 in the final round — but only after her second putt on the 18th …

Alexander Zverev wins French Open : NPR

Alexander Zverev wins French Open : NPR

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Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts after winning the men’s final match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, June 7, 2026. Aurelien Morissard/AP hide caption toggle caption Aurelien Morissard/AP PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title. He’s finally a Grand Slam champion. In his fourth major final, Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday. It was a unique opportunity for Zverev without Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz across the net and the third-ranked German took full advantage on the red clay of Roland Garros. When Cobolli missed an overhead on the second championship point after more than four hours of the five-set encounter, Zverev dropped on his back to the clay and covered his face with his hands as he began sobbing. When he got up, with his shirt and arms covered in clay, Zverev put his hands back on his face before he lifted both …