Makana360 Daily Report – August 2, 2025
📌 Drone trauma haunts Ukraine’s returning soldiers: Pavlo, a former FPV drone operator, describes panic attacks triggered by household noises that resemble drones. Doctors in Kyiv are seeing a rise in “droneophobia,” a war-specific trauma fueled by the psychological toll of remote warfare. The condition is becoming widespread among troops returning from the front.
📌 Tesla partly liable in fatal Autopilot crash: A Florida jury ruled Tesla partly responsible for a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, awarding $329 million in damages. The case marks the first of its kind to reach a jury, highlighting growing concerns over Tesla’s safety claims and the real-world performance of its self-driving technology.
📌 Trump’s tariffs drive Africa closer to China: New U.S. tariffs—up to 30% for some North African nations—are prompting a shift in Africa’s trade priorities. South Africa has called the move unjustified, while China is offering tariff waivers to African exporters. Analysts predict a deepening of South-South trade ties amid global realignment.
📌 Sports & auto highlights: The Dallas Cowboys will sign veteran OL La’el Collins after a strong workout, drawing 2M in engagement. Liverpool’s move for Alexander Isak escalates transfer tensions with Arsenal. Meanwhile, McLaren reports an improving relationship between drivers Norris and Piastri, despite their Formula 1 title rivalry.
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