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Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms - CNBC

Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms - CNBC

Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.

The US Robot Ban Is Screwing Us Out of the Good Robomowers - Gizmodo

The US Robot Ban Is Screwing Us Out of the Good Robomowers - Gizmodo

Robot mowers with dedicated edge-trimming arms now exist, and we may not see them stateside for quite some time.

Diamond Mines Are Closing and South Africans Have Few Alternatives - WSJ

Diamond Mines Are Closing and South Africans Have Few Alternatives - WSJ

Demand for engagement rings gave thousands of South Africans steady work at De Beers. Now, weak sales and lab-grown stones are taking it away.

Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation - Ars Technica

Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation - Ars Technica

The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.

Amazon Labor Day sales worth adding to your cart: Deals from Apple, Hanes, Dyson and more are up to 70% off - Yahoo

Amazon Labor Day sales worth adding to your cart: Deals from Apple, Hanes, Dyson and more are up to 70% off - Yahoo

These major Labor Day deals on top brands are tough to pass up — we found big savings on fall style must-haves, smart TVs, vacuums, kitchenware and more.

Man duct-taped to plane seat after hurling slurs and attacking other passenger, witness says - NBC News

Man duct-taped to plane seat after hurling slurs and attacking other passenger, witness says - NBC News

A passenger aboard a Newark, New Jersey-bound American Airlines flight was duct-taped to his seat on Thursday and later arrested after allegedly hurling racial slurs at staff and fighting with another man. The passenger was “thrashing around” in his seat as t…

Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown - TechCrunch

Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown - TechCrunch

While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.

Checkers & Rally’s CEO says Americans’ demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying' - Fox Business

Checkers & Rally’s CEO says Americans’ demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying' - Fox Business

Checkers & Rally’s CEO Chris Tebben says consumers continue to prioritize affordable fast-food meals as inflation and higher everyday expenses shape dining decisions

Flock Cameras Are Coming Down Around The Country Only To Be Replaced By The Same Technology With A Different Name - Jalopnik

Flock Cameras Are Coming Down Around The Country Only To Be Replaced By The Same Technology With A Different Name - Jalopnik

Replacing one system of surveillance with another isn't a win. And the system some cities are replacing their Flock cameras with could be even more intrusive.