Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology. Amazon’s fully autonomous Zoox vehicles got approval Thursday to begin charging customers for rides in the specially designed boxy cars that feature four inward-facing seats once they secure state and local approval. Zoox has already been offering free rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco since last year. The also...
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- Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
- Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
- Microsoft leads a rally on Wall Street, while worries about inflation remain in the bond market
- Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
- US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
- US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
- Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year
- EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
- Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
- Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026
- Starbucks reports strong quarterly sales across customer income levels and times of day
- Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
- Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue
- Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
- Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises good family fight
- Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
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- US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
- Indias capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
- Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show
- Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers
- Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
- Wall Streets flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
- eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
- Democrats TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
- Minnesotas first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
- Americans confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
- Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom
- Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
- Workplaces look for cheaper AI as tokenmaxxing fades as a corporate fad
- Johnson Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight
- China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026
- IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
- Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches America First drag races during Michigan stop
- Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
- Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
- Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
- Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
- China memory chipmaker CXMTs shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
- A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trumps new tariffs
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
- Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
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- Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
- White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
- American Express Q2 profit rises driven by higher spending and fewer delinquencies
- EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
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- Canada is ready to celebrate new bridge to US amid tariff troubles with Trump
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- Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
- Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture
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- Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower
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