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The Long Road to Driverless Trucks

Self-driving eighteen-wheelers are now on highways in states like California and Texas. But there are still human “safety drivers” behind the wheel. What will it take to get them out?  » mehr lesen

Wall Street rebounds from a week of turmoil.

The S&P 500 rose at the beginning of trading after six consecutive days of trading, the longest streak since the beginning of the pandemic.  » mehr lesen

In an Echo of History, the British Pound Has Lost Its Dominance

The Bank of England had to step in Wednesday after markets deemed a new government economic plan unwise, but the pound has been on a longer slide.  » mehr lesen

Banks Accuse Consumer Regulator of Abuse of Power

Several banking trade groups have sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, claiming it has exceeded its authority with anti-discrimination enforcement.  » mehr lesen

To Calm Markets, Bank of England Will Buy Bonds on ‘Whatever Scale Is Necessary’

The purchases are designed “to restore orderly market conditions,” the central bank said, after days of turmoil that followed the government’s plan for sweeping tax cuts and higher borrowing.  » mehr lesen

Protests in Prague Signal a Troubled Winter Ahead in Europe

Tens of thousands gathered in the Czech capital for the second such protest in a month, spurred by an energy crisis and rising prices that are affecting countries across Europe.  » mehr lesen

U.S. and Russia Duel Over Leadership of U.N. Tech Group

Member countries vote on Thursday for an American or a Russian to lead the International Telecommunication Union, which sets standards for new technologies.  » mehr lesen

Google to Make Search and Maps More ‘Immersive’

From more photo-based results to neighborhood “vibe” checks, the company announced updates meant to keep two of its most popular products on trend.  » mehr lesen

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