All articles tagged with #incident
Video from Xinjiang, China shows a humanoid robot kicking a young boy at a public event; the child wasn’t seriously injured and staff reportedly reacted slowly. The clip went viral online, prompting discussion about robot safety and misbehavior as part of Kotaku’s ongoing coverage of robotics incidents.
A video shows a Unitree G1 humanoid robot in a blue clown wig delivering a roundhouse kick to a child at a Xinjiang event, causing pain but no serious injuries. The incident highlights safety risks of powerful humanoid robots around crowds, given the robot’s roughly 70-pound frame and torque over 100 Nm, and echoes prior accidents and lawsuits about potential harm from high-powered robots.
A customer alleges an early-morning McDonald’s employee told him to 'give us more time' at 5:01 a.m., then posted about the exchange online.
Jon Rahm apologized for an 'inexcusable' moment at the PGA Championship after a frustrated swing sent a grass divot into a volunteer on the 7th hole. He said he wants to make amends, including offering a gift, and noted the incident comes as the PGA enforces a new Code of Conduct with potential warnings or penalties for egregious behavior. Rahm finished his opening round at Aronimink in 69, buoyed by a hole-out eagle on the 2nd and a relief from a sprinkler head, while describing the tough, sloped courses and demanding conditions of the venue.
In Game 6 of the first round, Buffalo’s Zach Benson helped spark controversy by sidestepping Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy after a collision, prompting McAvoy to swing his stick at Benson. The 4-1 Sabres win sealed Boston’s elimination and drew mixed reactions over McAvoy’s actions as the series concluded.
A skydiver crashed onto Lane Stadium’s scoreboard just before Virginia Tech’s spring football game. Officials said the skydiver was secured and stable, with responders and staff handling the incident and delaying the game start; the individual’s name was not released.
Teyana Taylor confronted a man she says shoved her at the Oscars, insisting she won’t tolerate disrespect; reports say the altercation involved security on the floor and the Academy acknowledged the incident, with Taylor later saying the situation was ‘all good.’
North Carolina defeated Duke on Feb. 7, 2026, prompting a court-storming in which Duke staff members were punched, and North Carolina's athletic director apologized for the incident.
Morehouse defeated Tuskegee 77-69 in Atlanta, but the postgame handshake was marred when football players mingled with the teams. Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor asked security to remove them, and he was briefly placed in handcuffs before being released. The incident highlights questions about postgame security and protocol changes for future meetings between the programs.
A 70-year-old woman died after becoming unresponsive following a ride on Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy indoor roller coaster. She later died in hospital; officials have not identified her or released an official cause of death.
About 50 sheep wandered into a German supermarket in Bavaria, causing a brief chaos before being safely herded out. The incident has been turned into a marketing opportunity for the store, which plans to sponsor the sheep for a year.
Suspects believed to be leftwing extremists are accused of causing a significant power outage in Berlin, prompting investigations and security concerns.
A man carrying a BB gun caused a temporary lockdown at a Milford movie theater after being spotted in the parking lot; he cooperated with police and stated he was hunting and gathering information as a journalist, with authorities now reviewing whether any laws were broken.
A Border Police soldier entered Palestinian Authority territory near Hebron to visit her boyfriend, triggering a security alert and a search operation. She was later extracted with assistance from Palestinian authorities and is now providing her account of the incident. The event highlights the dangers and legal restrictions of Israeli civilians entering Area A.
A woman is considering breaking up with her boyfriend after he got extremely drunk, made lewd comments, and damaged her living room, raising questions about whether this incident should be a deal breaker in their relationship.