Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Alphabet, is making significant strides in the field of self-driving technology. According to a recent announcement by co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo is now providing over 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the United States. This marks a substantial increase from the 50,000 weekly trips reported just a few
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Vice President Kamala Harris has recently announced her plan to raise the corporate tax rate to 28% as part of her strategy to generate more revenue and fund ambitious policies. This proposal has sparked debates and discussions about its potential impact on the economy and the various sectors it would affect. Harris’s campaign spokesman, James
As President Joe Biden prepares to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, the focus of his message has shifted significantly due to his decision not to seek a second term. Despite this change, Biden’s core message about the importance of the upcoming election remains consistent, according to sources within his administration. The
In a recent video, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain did not hold back in his criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. He accused Tavares of price gouging consumers and failing to uphold parts of the union’s labor contract with the automaker. Fain painted a grim picture of Stellantis, claiming that sales are down, profits
In a surprising turn of events, the president of Columbia University, Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, has announced her resignation after just over a year in the position. This decision comes after facing months of criticism and protests on the Manhattan campus surrounding the war in Gaza. Despite citing progress in various areas during her tenure, Shafik
Inflation rates rose as expected in July, driven primarily by higher housing-related costs. The consumer price index, which is a comprehensive measure of prices for goods and services, increased by 0.2% for the month, resulting in a 12-month inflation rate of 2.9%. Economists had anticipated a 0.2% increase with a 3% inflation rate. Excluding food
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, has been fraught with issues and delays, according to various reports. Many college students are still unsure about the status of their aid awards for the fall semester. This has caused a lot of frustration and uncertainty among students, families,
Consumer expectations regarding inflation have shifted in the latest New York Federal Reserve report. While respondents anticipate inflation to remain high over the next year, there is a growing confidence that it will decrease in the following years. This shift in sentiment is particularly evident in the three-year outlook, where consumers now expect inflation to
Former President Donald Trump recently made false claims against Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to manipulate images of her rally crowds. These accusations were made without any evidence to support his claims and seem to be part of a broader strategy to discredit his political opponents. The Spread
Barbara Res, former executive vice president of construction and development at the Trump Organization, has disputed former President Donald Trump’s recent account of riding in a helicopter with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown that had to make an emergency landing in the 1990s. Res claimed that they were working on a major project in